Get ready, jungle fans—I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is roaring back to our screens on Sunday, November 16, and ITV is flipping the script in a massive way. Forget the days of one unlucky celeb hogging all the Bushtucker Trial spotlight; this year’s shake-up promises chaos, fairness, and edge-of-your-seat drama that’s bound to keep viewers glued!
In a bold move to crank up the excitement, ITV has introduced a game-changing limit on the infamous trials. According to Digital Spy, once a campmate gets voted in for two back-to-back challenges, they’re sidelined from the next day’s vote. No more endless loops of the same star chowing down on creepy crawlies or facing vertigo-inducing heights! This tweak means the responsibility for snagging those precious stars—and the all-important camp meals—gets spread across more contestants. Plus, it levels the playing field for screen time, letting us dive deeper into the personalities of the entire cast rather than just a handful of fan favorites (or villains).
Flash back to the 2024 series, where BBC radio host Dean McCullough became the ultimate trial magnet, tackling a staggering seven in a row. It split the audience wide open—some loved the grit, but many vented their frustration over the repetitive grind, as reported by the Daily Mail. This year’s rule? It’s ITV’s direct response to that backlash, ensuring the jungle stays wild, unpredictable, and brutally fair.
And who’s stepping into this revamped arena of ants, snakes, and stomach-turning surprises? ITV has unveiled a star-studded line-up that’s packed with talent and intrigue: rapper Aitch, football legend Alex Scott, streamer Angryginge, comedian Eddie Kadi, reality TV royalty Jack Osbourne, model Kelly Brook, actress Lisa Riley, Spandau Ballet icon Martin Kemp, comedy queen Ruby Wax, TV presenter Tom Read Wilson, fashion mogul Vogue Williams, and EastEnders star Shona McGarty. With this mix of musicians, athletes, entertainers, and soap opera vets, expect alliances to form, rivalries to ignite, and plenty of unfiltered moments under the Aussie stars.
The hype is already building, thanks to hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. Earlier this week, the dynamic duo dropped a cheeky Instagram post, posing in jungle-print pyjamas with the caption: “If anybody needs us, we’ll just be waiting here until 16th November…” Talk about building the anticipation—these two know how to tease a comeback!
One celeb already opening up about the emotional toll is Jack Osbourne, son of the legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away recently. Jack shared that his mum, Sharon Osbourne, and sister, Kelly Osbourne, will be cheering him on from home. “Mum and Kelly, yeah, they are absolutely going to be watching. They are supportive,” he revealed. But leaving his family behind? That’s the real trial. “It’s absolutely going to be hard leaving them behind. I have got lots of kids, my wife, and my family still in the wake of my dad passing. It is going to be difficult, that is for sure.”
Jack’s no stranger to adventure—he’s filmed shows like Adrenaline Junkie for nearly two months without constant contact—but this jungle stint hits different. “It’s going to be very difficult not speaking to my wife and kids. But yes, I do hope I can make my family proud.”
With the rules smashed and a fresh crop of celebs ready to rumble, I’m A Celebrity 2025 is shaping up to be the most unpredictable, brutal, and binge-worthy season yet. Who will crack first? Who’ll emerge as the jungle king or queen? Tune in on November 16— the outback awaits!