I’m A Celebrity Launches as Contestants Face Early Challenges

The highly anticipated reality show, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, premiered on November 16, 2025, introducing a roster of ten well-known contestants. Among them are Shona McGarty, Eddie Kadi, Aitch, Alex Scott MBE, Jack Osbourne, Lisa Riley, Kelly Brook, Angry Ginge, Ruby Wax OBE, and Martin Kemp. Each participant is set to swap their luxurious lifestyles for the challenges of camp life in the Australian jungle.

As usual, the show is expected to introduce additional contestants throughout the season, with reports suggesting that Irish TV personality Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson, known for his role in *Celebs Go Dating*, may be joining the existing lineup shortly.

The betting odds indicate a competitive atmosphere, with Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwhistle, emerging as the early frontrunner. According to Ladbrokes, he holds a 7/4 favorite status, accounting for 19.6% of all bets placed. Jack Osbourne follows closely with 18.8% of the backing, while Martin Kemp rounds out the top three with 14.9%.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes commented on the betting landscape, stating, “Angry Ginge is clearly the one to beat Down Under – he’s got the backing of punters up to this point, but Jack Osbourne’s popularity may well surprise a few ahead of the series opener.”

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Eddie Kadi faces long odds at 50/1. This season marks Kadi’s second reality television appearance, following his stint on the 21st series of *Strictly Come Dancing* in 2023, where he partnered with professional dancer Karen Hauer and was the fourth couple eliminated.

Kadi, known for his work as a radio presenter on BBC Radio 1Xtra and BBC Radio 5 Live, expressed his enthusiasm for joining the show. He stated, “It was an immediate yes when I was asked to take part in I’m a Celebrity as I want to make my daughter proud.” He described the experience as a unique opportunity for storytelling, saying, “Raising a daughter is a beautiful thing, and my daughter is extremely excited. If I were to be crowned ‘King of the Jungle’, my daughter would be the proudest daughter in the world.”

The show is set to air at 21:00 on ITV1 and ITVX, promising an exciting season filled with challenges and surprises as celebrities navigate life in the jungle. As viewers tune in, anticipation builds around who will ultimately claim victory in this fiercely competitive environment.