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The jungle drums have started early. I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! returns to ITV1 on Monday 16 November 2026 for its 26th series, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly back in Australia — and the first trailer, aired on 16 October, has set off the annual guessing game about who will be eating rice and beans.
One list of 12 rumoured names, first shared by the Super TV account and since carried by Radio Times, OK! and others, has divided fans. ITV’s official position is that any names suggested are “just speculation”, and not one of the 12 has been confirmed. So treat everything below for what it is: the rumoured line-up, ranked by commonly reported net worth estimates. If even half of these names walk over that bridge, it would be one of the wealthiest camps ever.
Rumoured Rich List at a Glance
All figures are commonly reported public estimates that vary by source, for a line-up ITV has not confirmed. None is confirmed by the celebrities themselves.
| Rank | Rumoured Contestant | Estimated Net Worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Rooney | Around £170 million |
| 2 | Ben Stokes | Around £10–13 million |
| 3 | Ricky Wilson | Around £5 million |
| 4 | Jesy Nelson | Around £3–5 million |
| 5 | Joanna Page | Around £3 million |
| 6 | AJ Odudu | Around £1.5–2 million |
| 7 | Ade Adepitan | Around £1.5 million |
| 8 | Nadiya Bychkova | Around £1 million |
| 9 | Perri Kiely | Around £1 million |
| 10 | Chloe Burrows | Around £1 million |
| 11 | Sharky | Around £1 million (least reliable estimates) |
| 12 | Su-Elise Nash | Under £1 million |
Original graphic for EarlyMagazine. Figures are commonly reported estimates for a rumoured, unconfirmed line-up.
Radio Times’ version of the rumoured list also includes ice-dance legend Christopher Dean, so the final camp could yet look different again.
1. Wayne Rooney — Around £170 Million
One name towers over the rest. Wayne Rooney’s fortune is commonly estimated at around £170 million, built on a Manchester United career in which he was reported to earn around £300,000 a week at his peak, plus two decades of endorsements. Combined household wealth for Wayne and his wife Coleen is often put at around £200 million.
Rooney also has a family connection to the jungle: Coleen finished runner-up in 2024 and reportedly earned £1.5 million for appearing, said at the time to be one of the biggest fees in the show’s history — her full story is in our Coleen Rooney net worth profile. Asked about the rumours, Wayne has given nothing away, saying fans will “have to wait and see”. Plenty of fans doubt he will actually sign, but if he does, he would be the richest campmate in the programme’s history by an enormous distance.
2. Ben Stokes — Around £10–13 Million
Second on the rumoured rich list is England cricket great Ben Stokes, whose net worth is reported at around £10–13 million from central contracts, franchise leagues and sponsorships. Stokes reportedly retired from cricket in June 2026, which would free up his November. A recently retired sportsman with a story to tell is exactly the signing the show loves.
3. The £3–5 Million Bracket: Wilson, Nelson and Page
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson is reported to be worth around £5 million, from hit records, his years as a coach on The Voice UK and radio work. Close behind, Jesy Nelson’s fortune is reported at around £3–5 million, earned with Little Mix and since. Nelson gave birth to twin daughters last year who were born with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, and sources have suggested raising awareness of the condition is one reason she might take on the show. Gavin & Stacey’s Joanna Page, reported at around £3 million, would bring one of British comedy’s best-loved faces to the camp.
4. The Rest of the Rumoured Camp
The remaining rumoured names sit in the £1–2 million bracket on most listings, though the estimates here are thinner and less reliable. Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu is reported at around £1.5–2 million and Paralympian-turned-presenter Ade Adepitan at around £1.5 million; Adepitan could reportedly become the first wheelchair user in the jungle, with bosses said to be adapting the camp. Former Strictly professional Nadiya Bychkova, who left Strictly last year, is reported at around £1 million — the full Strictly picture is in our Strictly Come Dancing 2026 rich list — as are Diversity dancer Perri Kiely and former Love Island star Chloe Burrows. YouTuber Sharky, real name Shamarke Mohamud, is put at around £1 million by online estimates, the least reliable figures on this list; he is a member of the Beta Squad collective, whose King Kenny is currently playing a very different reality game in our Celebrity Traitors cast net worth ranking. Mis-Teeq singer Su-Elise Nash completes the 12, listed at under £1 million on most sites.
FAQ
Who is rumoured for I’m a Celebrity 2026?
The widely reported rumoured 12 are Wayne Rooney, AJ Odudu, Ricky Wilson, Jesy Nelson, Perri Kiely, Joanna Page, Nadiya Bychkova, Chloe Burrows, Ade Adepitan, Su-Elise Nash, Sharky and Ben Stokes. Radio Times also lists Christopher Dean. ITV has confirmed none of them.
When does I’m a Celebrity 2026 start?
The 26th series launches on ITV1 on Monday 16 November 2026, hosted by Ant and Dec. The launch was reportedly moved from Sunday 15 November because England play Spain in the Nations League that evening.
Who is the richest rumoured contestant?
Wayne Rooney, by a huge margin. His fortune is commonly estimated at around £170 million, more than ten times the next name on the rumoured list, Ben Stokes at around £10–13 million.
Has ITV confirmed the I’m a Celebrity 2026 line-up?
No. ITV’s line is that any names suggested for I’m a Celebrity are “just speculation”. The official cast is normally revealed only shortly before launch night, so every name in this article is rumoured, not confirmed.
Final Thoughts
Rumour season is half the fun of I’m a Celebrity, and this year’s reported list has a bit of everything: a football legend whose wife has already conquered the camp, a retired cricket captain, chart stars and reality favourites. Until ITV lifts the lid, the rich list above is a map of the speculation, not the final cast — but if Rooney really is heading Down Under, the 2026 camp will have a financial heavyweight like no other. Last year’s winner, YouTuber Angryginge, proved anyone can take the crown.
Sources and notes: Rumoured line-up, start date and trailer details from Radio Times, OK!, LADbible and Super TV reporting, October 2026; ITV has confirmed no names and describes all suggested names as speculation. Net worth figures are commonly reported public estimates that vary by source and are not confirmed by the individuals. Coleen Rooney’s reported £1.5 million 2024 appearance fee is as reported at the time. The in-body graphic on this page is an original illustration created for this article.
