Get To Know The I’m A Celeb All Stars Lineup

It’s almost time — I’m a Celeb All Stars time. 

The eagerly anticipated spin-off series is almost here, and it’s safe to say we are only dying to see what these jungle icons get up to in South Africa.

The cast has already been revealed (Gemma Collins, we are ready), and we finally have our first cast photos of the group.

Here’s everything some of the cast have been saying ahead of their re-entry into the jungle.

Scarlett Moffatt

TV presenter

Series: 2016 Queen of the jungle (16^th series)

“I am ten years older now and it is a big challenge for me. I do feel apprehensive as I watched the first Legends series and the trials and challenges were like all the Australian trials combined – so a level up. I hope I can do them. I am going to give it my all, but I have everything to thank this show for. Doing Gogglebox was lovely, but I’m A Celebrity… was the first programme I’d done on my own.

“I’m a mum now too and it’s lovely to be able to show my little boy what I do as a job. I am going to miss him loads, but it will also be nice to have some time just for me especially as I’m A Celebrity… has been such a big part of my life.”

Seann Walsh

Comedian

Series: 2022, finished in fifth place (22^nd series)

“I had so much fun the first time around, I didn’t have to think for very long about whether I should do it or not,” he confesses.

“When you cross that bridge after you are out in the original series, anything difficult about the experience completely disappears and you are left with these wonderful memories that you get to keep for the rest of your life. Then as soon as you agree to go back in, all the things that were difficult return!

“I’ve still got phobias. The programme only cures you of your phobias when you are in there. As soon as you are back home, they all return! I’m feeling both nervous and excited.”

Beverley Callard

Corrie Icon

Series: 2020, came in tenth place (20^th series)

“For me, it was the people who made my first time on I’m A Celebrity…,” she explains. “We all got on so well and I loved everything about the programme. I’ve got so many great memories. I loved being in the castle with no phone, because your phone is one of the most stressful things in your life.”

To win the series, however, is not something she envisages happening. “I am not being phoney but I don’t think I will win it,” she adds.

David Haye

Former champion boxer

Series: 2012, came in third place (12^th series)

“When you used to get punched by giant men, a little bandicoot biting your hand isn’t going to bother you too much! I do feel more prepared this time, because I know what to expect, and the trials in Australia weren’t that physical for me.

“So, I’m not worried by the trials in South Africa. A lot of boxers are badly injured, so unless you are going to get savaged by a lion – and I am sure that won’t happen! – how bad can it really be?! Chuck a bunch of cockroaches or spiders over me, I am pretty sure I will be fine.”

Sinitta

Pop icon

Series: 2011, voted out second (11^th series)

“It’s really nice I’m A Celebrity… invited me back. During my first time, I got voted to do trial after trial and then I was out. It would be nice to have more time.

“I thought doing the show would cure me of all my phobias, but it didn’t. It desensitised me for a while as I can remember watching a spider crawling across the ground on my last day. Instead of running to the other side of the camp, I just sat and watched it because I had experienced so much.

“But as soon as you get back to the London environment and there is a big spider in the bath, you are cowering again because it’s so unnatural. I’m hoping the South African jungle will cure me of my phobias, because it is quite debilitating being afraid of everything. I’ve been like that since I was six and so it would be incredible to not only not be afraid anymore, but to start to appreciate and like them – that would be a miracle.”

Sir Mo Farah

Olympic legend

Series: Fifth place in 2020 (20^th series set in Wales)

“It was so much fun doing I’m A Celebrity… in Wales but mentally, you always knew you were in the UK,” explains Sir Mo. “It was also very cold.

“Being in South Africa is going to be different. It’s sunny, warm, and as soon as I got the call inviting me, I knew I wanted to be part of the series. I have always wished I could be in a jungle abroad and now I am! I did watch the first Legends series and it looked fun.

“I’ve been to South Africa before many times to do training, but I’ve never been in a rural place like this jungle. It’s going to be exciting.”

Ashley Roberts

Heart radio DJ

Series: 2012 runner-up (12^th series)

“This show changed my life,” she says. “I’ve lived in the UK ever since I left the jungle 14 years ago and that in itself is amazing. When I got the call, I knew it was going to be nuts again, but what a beautiful gift the programme gave me and so I said ‘yes’. I’m intrigued, interested but also scared to see what I am up against now. But I know doing this show really does make you feel alive and it’s so empowering.

“But I am not going to lie – I have had some sleepless nights before arriving in South Africa. My boyfriend, bless him, has been such a great cheerleader and supporter in the run-up because I have been so nervous. He keeps telling me I am going to smash it, which is lovely. I just want to try my best.”

I’m a Celeb… South Africa is coming to Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One on April 6