I’m a Celeb 2025 start date and full lineup: Kelly Brook, Martin Kemp, Shona McGarty lead the jungle cast

The new series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! is locked in for Sunday, November 16, 2025, with a primetime UK launch at 9:00 p.m. GMT (that’s 4:00 p.m. ET). The run is expected to span roughly three weeks, culminating in an early-December finale. With the milestone 25th series returning to the Australian jungle, the cast blends soap stalwarts, pop culture icons, and first-timers built for big Bushtucker moments.

I’m a Celeb 2025: the confirmed lineup

• Kelly Brook — model, presenter, and radio host making a much-anticipated reality return.

• Martin Kemp — musician and actor; the Spandau Ballet star follows his son’s footsteps into camp life.

• Shona McGarty — long-time soap favorite ready to swap scripts for trials.

• Lisa Riley — beloved TV personality bringing high-energy camp spirit.

• Ruby Wax — comedy and chat-show icon with a penchant for adventure.

• Jack Osbourne — reality TV veteran testing himself in the outback.

• Aitch — Brit Award–winning rapper adding a fresh music edge to the mix.

• Alex Scott — former Lioness and presenter, a competitor by nature.

• Eddie Kadi — stand-up and broadcaster primed for morale duty.

• Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwistle) — football-content creator taking on a different kind of challenge.

• Vogue Williams — presenter and podcaster stepping into the jungle spotlight.

• Tom Read Wilson — witty TV confidant bringing charm (and likely, the camp dictionary).

Note: Late arrivals and surprise “bombshells” are common; a wildcard or two could still appear after launch.

Start time, episodes, and what to expect in week one

• Premiere: Sunday, Nov. 16, 9:00–10:35 p.m. GMT (approx.).

• Nightly episodes: Expect a daily primetime slot with highlights, camp dynamics, and the first trials.

• Public votes: Initial viewer votes typically decide who faces Bushtucker Trials; later, votes shift to crown the winner.

• Location: Back in the Australian jungle, with signature cliff drops, skywalks, and critter-filled chambers returning.

Spotlight on the big names everyone’s searching

Kelly Brook arrives with the dual brief of star wattage and self-deprecating humor—perfect ingredients for memorable dunny shifts and shower chatter. If she embraces the trials early, expect a public-vote surge.

Martin Kemp brings cross-generational fandom and steady-nerves appeal. Music legends often excel at camp politics; watch for calm leadership during ration debates.

Shona McGarty is a narrative engine in the making: soap veterans tend to thrive on routine, teamwork, and late-night fireside stories. Her resilience under pressure could translate into trial success.

Jack Osbourne has adventure credentials and reality savvy; he’ll likely volunteer for height and endurance tasks, buying goodwill and airtime.

Ruby Wax is the wild card for confession-cam gold—sharp, curious, and unafraid to prod at camp dynamics without turning sour.

Aitch and Alex Scott broaden the audience map. Aitch’s fanbase will mobilize online, while Scott’s competitive instincts and team-first mindset suit the camp’s daily grind.

Early power rankings (purely for fun)

1. Alex Scott — athletic, disciplined, and media-ready; rarely flustered.

2. Martin Kemp — calm authority plus nostalgia factor.

3. Shona McGarty — graft and heart play well with voters.

4. Kelly Brook — high ceiling if she leans into the grit.

5. Jack Osbourne — trial-friendly and likeable under duress.

6. Ruby Wax — charisma to spare; endurance will be the question.

7. Aitch — fan momentum could spike after a standout trial.

8. Lisa Riley — warmth and comic timing can carry mid-series.

9. Eddie Kadi — morale captain potential.

10. Vogue Williams — social savvy; watch the public vote cues.

11. Tom Read Wilson — charm offensive; less certain in critter chaos.

12. Angry Ginge — dark horse if he converts online followers to votes.

Key storylines to watch in the jungle

• The leadership triangle. Who sets the tone on day one—Kemp’s calm, Scott’s structure, or Brook’s crowd-pleasing presence?

• Trial specialists. Heights, buried boxes, and eating trials reward different skill sets. Osbourne and Scott may rack up stars early.

• Public-vote magnets. Big personalities (Wax, Brook) could see more trials—either as reward for entertainment or a test of mettle.

• Late entrants. A mid-series arrival can upend alliances and alter vote patterns; keep an eye on the camp mood after any twist.

How to follow along from the UK and abroad

The launch is 9:00 p.m. GMT on Sunday, Nov. 16. UK viewers can watch live in primetime; nightly episodes follow a consistent evening schedule. International fans typically rely on next-day highlight packages or local platforms carrying the show; time-zone conversions: 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT for the premiere.

The bigger picture: a 25th-series stress test

This cast is built for conversation and competition: a blend of legacy names, sports grit, music fandom, and reality veterans. If week one delivers balanced airtime—laughter, jeopardy, and a few squeal-worthy trials—the public vote should be wide open heading into the first eliminations.

Circle the date: Sunday, November 16 at 9 p.m. GMT. The jungle is open, the camp beds are creaky, and a new King or Queen of the Jungle is about to begin the climb.