Bosses have wanted him on the show for years!
We may still be four months away until I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! returns to our screens, but that hasn’t stopped rumours heating up over the last few weeks!
Alongside the news of a new spin-off series called The Wild Frontier, rumours about which celebs will be taking part in the main series have intensified, with an Olympic legend now being tipped!
That’s right, according to new reports by The Sun, ice-skating legend Christopher Dean, who famously won gold with partner Jayne Torvill back in 1984, is high on the list for bosses.
A source told the publication: “Christopher is part of the ITV family thanks to his time on Dancing On Ice, but he’s always been adamant the jungle isn’t for him.
“When bosses came knocking this year, he saw it in a different light. He’s recently retired and is looking for a new challenge.
“I’m A Celebrity is certainly that, so he has met with producers a few times already to talk through being a campmate for this year’s standard Australian series.
“Everyone at ITV has their fingers crossed that they will secure him.”
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Christopher, 67, has been part of the ITV/STV family for a number of years, having been involved in popular entertainment show Dancing On Ice between 2006 and 2025.
After taking part in their Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance tour in 2025, the pair retired from performing, concluding a 50-year partnership between them.
At this stage, ITV/STV bosses are yet to announce any famous names for the upcoming series, but that hasn’t stopped rumours swirling.
Check out all of the rumoured celebs for I’m A Celeb 2026:
Su-Elise Nash
Mis-Teeq singer Su-Elise Nash is reportedly set to follow in the footsteps of her band mate Sabrina Washington, who appeared in 2009. A source said: “Su was incredibly supportive of Sabrina’s jungle experience and now she could get her own shot. There have been early talks for her to be considered. The reunion has reminded everyone just how much love there still is for Mis-Teeq.”
Ben Stokes
Following his announcement on 28th June 2026 that he’s retiring from International cricket, England star Ben Stokes is now being tipped to sign up for I’m A Celeb. According to Betway, Ben is priced at 4/1 to appear on the popular show.
Perri Kiely
Former KISS Breakfast presenter Perri Kiely has confirmed he’s been asked to take part in the show a number of times, but he’s had to turn it down due to ‘scheduling issues’. However, during a chat with Jordan Banjo on their Brothers Uncovered podcast in 2026, Perri seemed to hint he would say “yes” if his schedule let him!
Christopher Dean
Olympic gold medallist Christopher Dean is being tipped for the show, with bosses confident they can finally land the ice-skating champion after years of Christopher turning the offer down!
Jeremy Clarkson
Thanks to the success of Clarkson’s Farm, rumours were rife that Jeremy Clarkson is in demand with reality TV shows, with I’m A Celeb reportedly top of the list!
Jools Oliver
When hosts Ant and Dec invited TV chef Jamie Oliver to appear on the show, he quickly declined, saying: “Thanks for the offer boys, I would love to come on I’m A Celeb. “I think it’s an amazing show, but honestly, you couldn’t give me enough olive oil in the world to make me eat a witchetty grub or a kangaroo’s a–e, no way.”
However, he did nominate his wife Jools, adding: “But what I can give you is my wife Jools, she would love to be on the show. Go on Jools.”
Nick Ferrari
Reports suggested bosses were determined to get TV and Radio host Nick Ferrari on the line-up in 2025, but he didn’t appear. Maybe they’ll go back with a new offer in 2026.
Danny Dyer
Since Danny Dyer left his iconic role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on EastEnders last year, he’s been heavily rumoured for I’m A Celeb.
Of course, his family are no strangers to reality TV, with Danny’s daughter Dani winning Love Island back in 2018.
Denise van Outen
The lovely Denise van Outen is no stranger to reality shows, having appeared on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox in recent years. Denise has previously admitted she turned down the offer in 2021, so could she appear in 2026?
I’m A Celeb will return to ITV1/ITVX and STV1/STV Player in November 2026.
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