I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here’s rumour mill is already gathering pace ahead of the 2026 series, with more famous faces linked to the jungle every week.
One name now making headlines is Gavin & Stacey favourite Joanna Page.
The actress is reportedly in “advanced talks” to join the ITV show, putting her firmly among the stars tipped for this year’s line-up.
Joanna won over millions as Stacey in the much loved BBC sitcom and remains a firm fan favourite.
Could the Welsh actress be heading into the Australian jungle and even become the next Queen of the Jungle?
Here’s a closer look at the celebrities currently being linked with I’m A Celebrity 2026, with Joanna leading the latest speculation.
Joanna Page rumoured for I’m A Celebrity 2026
Joanna played Stacey in Gavin & Stacey for 17 years. She last appeared as the much loved character in 2024 for Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, which aired on Christmas Day.
She has also starred in films including Love Actually and Nativity 2. More recently, viewers have seen Joanna on ITV’s Loose Women as a guest panellist and presenting Shift the Thrift for the BBC.
Could her next TV adventure be I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!?
According to The Sun, Joanna is in “advanced” talks with show bosses. A source said: “Joanna is hugely popular thanks to her role on Gavin & Stacey. I’m a Celeb bosses would love to get her in the jungle so the public can get to know the real Joanna.
“She has confided in friends that she’s really keen to take part and wants to go on and make her children proud.”
Joanna is married to actor James Thornton. Together they share four children.
I’m A Celebrity 2026: Christopher Dean rumoured for line-up
Christopher Dean could also be set to swap the ice rink for the Australian jungle if the latest reports are to be believed.
The 67-year-old won Olympic gold alongside skating partner Jayne Torvill in 1984.
The pair later became judges and coaches on ITV’s Dancing On Ice from 2006 until the show was axed last year.
Reports have previously claimed Christopher ruled out taking part in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! However, it is now claimed retirement has prompted a change of heart.
A source told The Sun: “When bosses came knocking this year, he saw it in a different light. He’s recently retired and is looking for a new challenge.
“I’m A Celebrity is certainly that, so he has met with producers a few times already to talk through being a campmate for this year’s standard Australian series.”
Ben Stokes to join I’m A Celebrity 2026?
Christopher is not the only famous name being linked with the new series.
Cricket star Ben Stokes has also emerged as a rumoured campmate after announcing his retirement from the sport.
Ben, 35, surprised fans when he revealed he was retiring during a match at the end of last month.
That announcement has quickly sparked speculation that he could be heading to Australia.
Alex Apati, from Ladbrokes, said: “Ben Stokes could soon be swapping cricket for crickets, if the latest odds are anything to go by.”
Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadia Bychkova
Nadia Bychkova could be swapping the ballroom for the Australian jungle if the latest rumours are to be believed.
The former Strictly Come Dancing professional left the BBC show earlier this year as part of a shake up of the professional line up. That means the 36 year old could have room in her schedule for I’m A Celebrity 2026.
Reports claim Nadia has already held “a number of chats” with ITV bosses since her Strictly exit was announced. Insiders also say producers have been “so impressed” as they look at potential campmates.
However, Nadia has hinted her Strictly story may not be over just yet.
“We are talking about, hopefully, in the future me coming in and choreographing some of the pro numbers,” she said.
So could Nadia swap salsa for Bushtucker Trials? Fans may not have long to find out.
Su-Elise Nash for the jungle?
Mis-Teeq made a surprise return in May with a performance during the Britain’s Got Talent final. Su-Elise Nash, Alesha Dixon and Sabrina Washington have also announced a major comeback concert in London.
Now Su-Elise is reportedly being linked with a place on I’m A Celebrity 2026.
Earlier reports claimed she has been in talks about joining the ITV series, with sources saying “the timing couldn’t be better”.
Her bandmate Sabrina previously appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2009, and reports suggest Su-Elise is now keen to follow in her footsteps.
“The reunion has reminded everyone just how much love there still is for Mis-Teeq,” an insider added.
When is I’m A Celebrity 2026?
Christopher Dean and Ben Stokes are the first celebrities linked to this year’s series, but plenty more rumoured names are expected in the coming months.
I’m A Celebrity is due to return this autumn and is expected to begin in the middle of November.
Last year’s series launched on ITV1 on November 16, 2025, before ending three weeks later on December 7.
Attention is also turning to the show’s next spin off. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, I’m A Celebrity: The Wild Frontier is set to air next spring.
Like I’m A Celebrity South Africa, the new series will be mostly prerecorded. It will be filmed in Canada this autumn.
Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy are the first stars rumoured to have signed up.
