I'm A Celebrity 2023 line-up: Meet the contestants this year

10 December 2023, 06:00 | Updated: 11 December 2023, 10:04

The cast of I'm A Celebrity 2023
The cast of I'm A Celebrity 2023. Picture: ITV

By Jenny Mensah

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is on its way to our screens for 2023. Find out everything we know about the show and who's in the line-up so far.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2023 has begun and its star-studded opening line-up have already been causing a stir.

So far, the celeb reality competition boasts a star-studded and eclectic cast, which includes everyone from the controversial Nigel Farage to Jamie Lynne Spears, the sister of global pop icon Britney Spears.

Now, two new additions have arrived in the jungle, with champion jockey Frankie Dettori and former champion boxer Tony Bellew set to mix things up with their arrival in the next challenge.

Find out everything we know about the I'm A Celeb 2023 cast so far, including their ages, Instagram handles and what they're known for.

Who won I'm A Celeb 2023?

Sam Thompson was crowned King of the Jungle, winning I'm A Celebrity 2023.

What time is I'm A Celeb 2023 on tonight?

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! continues from 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

Who's in the cast of I'm A Celeb 2023?

  • Sam Thompson - TV personality and Radio DJ - WINNER
  • Nigel Farage - GB News host and ex politician - (Final three)
  • Tony Bellew - Former champion boxer (late arrival) - (Final three)
  • Grace Dent - Food Critic (left on medical grounds)
  • Jamie Lynn Spears -Actress & Singer (left on medical grounds)
  • Frankie Dettori MBE - Champion jockey (late arrival - 1st to leave after public vote)
  • Nella Rose - YouTuber (2nd to leave after public vote)
  • Fred Sirieix - TV presenter (3rd to leave after public vote)
  • Nick Pickard - Hollyoaks Icon (4th to leave from public vote)
  • Danielle Harold - EastEnders star (5th to leave after public vote)
  • Marvin Humes - Pop star and TV presenter (6th to leave following public vote)
  • Josie Gibson - This Morning host (7th to leave following public vote)
The cast of I'm A Celeb 2023
The opening cast of I'm A Celeb 2023. Picture: Press

Frankie Dettori MBE, 52, Instagram: @frankiedettori_

Champion jockey

Phobias: "I am not sure as I don’t walk across rooftop planks in the middle of the day nor do I have any snakes or rats in the house!"

Role in camp: "To have fun with everyone, I am a happy-go- lucky person."

Best & worst attributes: "I am outgoing and I am a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit still and I am impatient."

Frankie Dettori is the latest celebrity to enter the I'm A Celeb 2023 jungle
Frankie Dettori is the latest celebrity to enter the I'm A Celeb 2023 jungle. Picture: ITV

Tony Bellew, 40, Instagram: @tonybellew

Former champion boxer

Phobias: "Like most normal people, I am scared of almost everything."

Role in camp: "I’d like to think I am domesticated so hopefully I can help out."

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: "People will portray me as something I am not because of the profession I have had. I am just a normal person."

Tony Bellew has joined the line-up on I'm a Celeb 2023
Tony Bellew has joined the line-up on I'm a Celeb 2023. Picture: ITV

Jamie Lynn Spears, 32, Instagram: @jamielynnspears

Actress, singer and the sister of Britney Spears

Phobias: "I am scared of everything."

Role in camp: "Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone."

Best & worst attributes: "I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot."

Jamie Lynn Spears is part of the line-up for I'm A Celebrity 2023
Jamie Lynn Spears is part of the line-up for I'm A Celebrity 2023. Picture: ITV

Josie Gibson, 38, Instagram: @josiegibson85

This Morning Host

Phobias: "Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!"

Role in camp: "Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people."

Best & worst attributes: "I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry."

Josie Gibson is part of the I'm A Celeb 2023 cast
Josie Gibson is part of the I'm A Celeb 2023 cast. Picture: ITV

Fred Sirieix, 51, Instagram: @fred_sirieix

TV presenter

Phobias: "I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!".

Role in camp: "I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets."

Best & worst attributes: "I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!"

Fred Sirieix takes part in I'm A Celeb 2023
Fred Sirieix takes part in I'm A Celeb 2023. Picture: ITV

Sam Thompson, 31, Instagram: @samthompsonuk

TV personality and Radio DJ

Phobias: "I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck."

Role in camp: "I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do."

Best & worst attributes: "I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things."

Sam Thompson is one of the names confirmed for I'm A Celeb 2023
Sam Thompson is one of the names confirmed for I'm A Celeb 2023. Picture: ITV

Nigel Farage, 59, Instagram: @nigel_farage

GB News host and ex politician

Phobias: "Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights."

Role in camp: "Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions."

Best & worst attributes: "I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore."

Nigel Farage is in the line-up for I'm A Celeb 2023
Nigel Farage is in the line-up for I'm A Celeb 2023. Picture: ITV

Grace Dent, 50, Instagram: @gracedent

Food critic

Phobias: "Horrible people."

Role in camp: "Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out."

Best & worst attributes: "I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep."

Grace Dent is a writer and food critic
Grace Dent is a writer and food critic. Picture: ITV

Nella Rose, 26, Instagram: @nellarosee

YouTuber & presenter

Phobias: "I am fearful of everything!"

Role in camp: "Keep the morale and humour high."

What she'll miss the most whilst in camp: "My phone...I am always on it!"

Dream camper: "Alison Hammond or Adele."

Nella Rose will enter the I'm A Celeb jungle this year
Nella Rose will enter the I'm A Celeb jungle this year. Picture: ITV

Marvin Humes, 38, Instagram: @marvinhumes

Popstar & TV presenter

Phobias: "Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!"

Role in camp: "I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator."

Best & worst attributes: "I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food."

JLS star and presenter Marvin Humes joins the cast of I'm A Celeb 2023
JLS star and presenter Marvin Humes joins the cast of I'm A Celeb 2023. Picture: ITV

Danielle Harold, 31, Instagram: @danielle_harold

Eastenders Star - Best known for playing Lola in the soap

Phobias: "Rats. I hate them".

Role in camp: "Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp."

Best & worst attributes: "I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either."

Eastenders star Danielle Harold takes part in I'm A Celeb 2023
Eastenders star Danielle Harold takes part in I'm A Celeb 2023. Picture: ITV

Nick Pickard, 48, Instagram: @nickpickardofficial

Hollyoaks Icon - Best known for playing Tony in the soap

Phobias: "I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see!"

Role in the camp will be "Grafter or chef. I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before."

Best & worst attributes: "I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!"

Nick Pickard from Hollyoaks joins the cast of I'm A Celeb 2023
Nick Pickard from Hollyoaks joins the cast of I'm A Celeb 2023. Picture: ITV

Where will I'm A Celeb 2023 take place?

I'm A Celebrity! Get Me Out Of Here returns to the Australian Jungle for 2023.

Ant and Dec will return to host I'm A Celeb 2023
Ant and Dec will return to host I'm A Celeb 2023. Picture: ITV

Who will host I'm A Celeb 2023?

The reality competition will be hosted by the one and only Ant and Dec.

Where is I'm A Celebrity filmed?

I'm A Celeb returns to the Australian jungle around Murwillumbah, New South Wales for the second year since COVID-19. In 2010 and 2021, i was filmed at Gwrych Castle in Wales due to the pandemic.

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Who won I'm A Celeb 2022?

England women footballer Jill Scott won I'm A Celebrity 2022.

Who won I'm A Celeb 2021?

Danny Miller won I'm A Celeb in 2021, with runner ups Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge.

Who won I'm A Celeb 2020?

Giovanna Fletcher won I'm A Celeb 2020 and became Queen of the Castle, with Jordan North and Vernon Kay as runner ups.

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