I'm A Celebrity 2024 line-up updates as X Factor judge and Loose Women star linked

The nights are drawing in and people are starting to mention the C word a lot more frequently, which means one thing - I'm A Celebrity is now on the horizon. And, as the clock ticks down to the start of the new series, more stars have been linked to the jungle, including a former X Factor judge and a Loose Women newcomer.

Whether we want to accept it or not, Christmas is now fast approaching and with Strictly already back, it won't be too long until Ant and Dec are back Down Under, with a new line-up of stars, who swap the red carpet for a jungle bunk. It was back in 2022 that I'm A Celebrity first launched on ITV, with legendary radio DJ Tony Blackburn winning series one, before being followed by other champions like Matt Willis, Kerry Katona, Georgia Toffolo, Scarlett Moffatt and Vicky Pattison.

Bookies were in no doubt that Sam Thompson would win last year's show, with the ex Made in Chelsea star the runaway King of the Jungle and, after I'm A Celebrity's victory in the Best Entertainment category at this year's National Television Awards, the rumour mill is throwing put all manner if big names as potential campmates for 2024.

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From an X Factor star and chart-topping singer, to a social media star, Love Island finalist whose at the centre of a high profile split and a Top Gear legend, we run down the latest line-up rumours.

I'm A Celebrity 2024 line-up rumours

Tulisa Contostavlos

Already known for being a member of N-Dubz, Tulisa saw her star rise further in 2011, when she was given a spot on The X Factor panel, mentoring Little Mix to victory in her first year, before being in charge of Ella Henderson the following series, months after landing a solo number 1 with summer smash Young.

Tulisa has been largely out of the spotlight in recent years,. but is now being tipped to go into the jungle, with an insider saying: "Tulisa's diverse career makes her a strong contender for I'm A Celebrity because she appeals to a wide audience."

The source added: “Fans from her X Factor days know her well, and the N-Dubz tour has introduced her to a younger generation, especially through platforms like TikTok. ITV is particularly excited about her new following among 16 to 24-year-olds, and hopes the deal is finalised soon."

Jeremy Clarkson

A signing many TV viewers would love to see, former Top Gear presenter Jeremy has been put in the frame for I'm A Celebrity after The Grand Tour came to an end.

Lee Astley, spokesperson for betideas.com, said: “Following the final episode of The Grand Tour, people are wondering where Jeremy Clarkson will appear on our screens next, and a stint in the Jungle on I’m a Celebrity looks a likely destination.

“Clarkson has been on plenty of excursions through deserts and jungles, hence why he’s as short as 3/1 to appear in the upcoming series of I’m a Celebrity later this year.

GK Barry

Known for having a huge following on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, GK, real name Grace Keeling, is the newest addition to the Loose Women panel, with the 25-year-old joining the ITV discussion show earlier this year.

As well as having hit podcast Saving Grace and a hit live tour of the sane name, GK also took part in scary Channel 4 reality show Don't Look Down last year.

Tommy Fury

Following his headline-hitting split from fiancée Molly Mae Hague in the summer, boxer and Love Island finalist Tommy has now been linked to I'm A Celebrity.

Backing him to end up in the jungle, a spokesperson for bookies Ladbroke said: "Reality TV chiefs will surely be queuing up to snap up Molly-Mae or Tommy following their shock split, and the odds suggest the latter could well be jungle-bound later this year."

Giovanni Pernice

A notable absentee from the new series of Strictly, Italian pro Giovanni has been rocked by allegations of bullying from Amanda Abbington, his celebrity partner on last year's show, with him vehemently denying all her accusations.

Despite the ongoing scandal, an ITV source stated: "As long as those at the top are satisfied that Giovanni isn't a bully and didn't behave inappropriately during Strictly, they will be signing him up. They are very aware of how much Strictly viewers will miss him, he's a true fans' favourite, so they hope he will draw in big audiences."

Giovanni made his first appearance on Strictly in 2015 and reached the final three times before finally clinching the title with Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2021.

Alan Halsall

Coronation Street favourite Alan has been linked to I'm A Celebrity in the past, with him apparently ruled out at the final hour due to injury and, after that setback, the Tyrone Dobbs actor is now at odds of 1/2 to head Down Under with Betting Lounge.

He has been on Corrie for close to 30 years now, having made his debut in the late 90s and has been at the centre of some big storylines, including him being abused by ex-fiancée Kirsty.