Wondering which celebrities could be following in Thompson’s footsteps on the reality TV show this year?
From a Love Island finalist and a former X Factor judge, to a Top Gear icon, here are the latest rumoured contestants for I’m A Celebrity 2024.
I'm a Celebrity 2024 rumoured line-up: Potential celebrity contestants
Coleen Rooney
Age: 38
Job: TV personality
Instagram: @coleen_rooney
In an unexpected turn of events, Coleen Rooney, the wife of former England footballer Wayne Rooney, is reportedly on the verge of securing a deal to enter the jungle in 2024.
In 2022, Rooney won the high-profile "Wagatha Christie" libel case filed against her by Rebekah Vardy.
The case gained worldwide attention and was the subject of Channel 4 show Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama and a documentary titled The Real Wagatha Story.
An insider told The Sun: "I'm A Celeb bosses have pulled off a huge coup getting Coleen for the jungle this year and the team are thrilled to have her on board."
The source continued: "Coleen has a huge fanbase and she won massive plaudits for her classy handling of the Wagatha Christie case. She's excited to show fans a different side to her and prove she can survive without her creature comforts."
Ally McCoist
Age: 62
Job: Commentator and pundit
Instagram: @allymccoist9
Another name being thrown into the mix is former Rangers and Scotland footballer-turned-ITV commentator Ally McCoist.
An Insider told Chronicle Live: "Ally has such a huge fan base thanks to his years of commentating and punditry, plus his long stint on A Question of Sport.
"He'd be great for the jungle - as his wife and kids have been telling him forever – so everyone is really hopeful that this will be the year."
Tulisa Contostavlos
Age: 36
Job: Singer and TV personality
Instagram: @tulisacontostavlos
Former N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos, who shot to fame as a judge on the X Factor back in 2011, is also rumoured to be in talks to join the next ITV jungle series.
"Tulisa's diverse career makes her a strong contender for I'm A Celebrity because she appeals to a wide audience," a source told The Sun.
The insider went on to say: "Fans from her X Factor days know her well, and the N-Dubz tour has introduced her to a younger generation, especially through platforms like TikTok. ITV is particularly excited about her new following among 16 to 24-year-olds, and hopes the deal is finalised soon."
GK Barry
Age: 25
Job: Influencer and presenter
Instagram: @gkbarry_
Social media star GK Barry, who recently joined the Loose Women panel, is also reportedly in talks to join this year’s line-up.
Barry has a judge following on TikTok, instagram and YouTube and is also known for her popular podcast Saving Grace.
Jeremy Clarkson
Age: 64
Job: Television presenter, journalist
Instagram: @jeremyclarkson1
Jeremy Clarkson is also being tipped for an appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! following the conclusion of The Grand Tour.
Lee Astley from betideas.com commented: "Following the final episode of The Grand Tour, people are wondering where Jeremy Clarkson will appear on our screens next, and a stint in the Jungle on I'm a Celebrity looks a likely destination."
He added: "Clarkson has been on plenty of excursions through deserts and jungles, hence why he's as short as 3/1 to appear in the upcoming series of I'm a Celebrity later this year."
Olivia Attwood
Age: 33
Job: Television presenter, model
Instagram: @olivia_attwood
Former Love Islander Olivia Attwood has said she plans to return to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after she was forced to quit the jungle camp after just 48 hours in 2022 amid concerns that she was suffering from anaemia.
"The jungle will be getting finished at some point, one thousand per cent. I can’t rest until I’ve finished it," she told The Sun back in September.
"But probably not this year. From a purely logistical point of view, it would be almost impossible."
She continued: "Plus, being a contestant is not something I’m prioritising because I think I just want to really focus on being a host right now."
Reverend Richard Coles
Age: 62
Job: Broadcaster
Instagram: @revrichardcoles
Reverend Richard Coles first rose to fame as the multi-instrumentalist in The Communards. Since then, he has frequently appeared on various radio and TV programmes, including QI, Would I Lie to You? and Have I Got News for You.
An insider told The Sun that Coles "will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the '80s, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth".
Dean McCullough
Age: 32
Job: Radio presenter
Instagram: @thedeanlife
Dean McCullough is a BBC Radio 1 presenter and previously worked on Gaydio. He first dipped his toe in the audio waves as a volunteer for Wandsworth Radio before moving to Gaydio, in which he presented an afternoon show with Emma Goswell where they covered current LGBTQ issues.
A source told the tabloid that Dean "is sure to be outspoken" should he appear on the show.
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I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is expected to return to ITV1 in November 2024.
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