I’m A Celebrity All Stars: First Nine Housemates Confirmed

The first nine celebs to star in the all-stars spin-off of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! have been uncovered.

Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made the announcement during this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Takeaway.

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, 32, TV presenter Carol Vorderman, 62, former boxer Amir Khan, 36, and model Janice Dickinson, 68, are all taking part in the pre-taped version of the show, which was filmed in South Africa .

They are joined by the late Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell, 64, diversity dancer Jordan Banjo, 30, Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder, 60, retired javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread, 62, and Phil Tufnell, 56.

More stars will be announced in due course, with the series set to air late next month.

Come back! The first nine celebs to star in the all-stars spin-off of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! have been uncovered

Coming soon: Show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made the announcement during this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Takeaway, which Helen Flanagan attended

In the Jungle: Carol Vorderman will also return, having entertained viewers with her flirty banter and jungle showers throughout the 2016 series

The new series sees the return of some of the most memorable roommates from I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in the brand new area of ​​South Africa.

The challenges get bigger and tougher and the environment harsher and more unforgiving than the usual Australian jungle.

Without a public vote, they will go head-to-head in a battle to become the first I’m A Celebrity Legend.

Ant said: “That’s a question we’re always asked… who would you put back in the jungle?

“So to get this opportunity to do a brand new show in South Africa and put some of our previous housemates through their paces again was the dream.”

Dec added, “It’s bigger and wilder than we could have hoped for, so viewers are in for a real treat!”

Former soap actress Helen, who appeared in the 12th series in 2012, entertained viewers for the first time.

Helen reportedly annoyed producers and even hosts Ant and Dec by completing numerous challenges without even attempting them, causing tension at camp as the celebrities went without food for nearly 10 days.

Ready for action: Supermodel Janice Dickinson, who appeared in the seventh series in 2007, said, “I’m coming back to have more fun… and to see if I can get along with everyone.”

Throwback: Janice was a fan favorite, finishing second in the 2007 series despite being branded “obnoxious” by her roommates

Experience: Boxing champion Amir Khan, who participated in the 17th series, said: ‘[I’m A Celeb] helped me to overcome my spider and snake phobia. It also made me tougher as a person.

Wow: Helen entertained viewers when she appeared on the show in 2012, often stripping down to her bikini for the jungle shower (Helen pictured in 2012)

In the Jungle: Carol will return after entertaining viewers with her flirty banter and jungle showers throughout the 2016 series

Big news: The news was revealed by I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec during this weekend’s Saturday Night Takeaway

She said of her return to the show, “I’m not saying I’m going to go in and be a jungle warrior and be absolutely amazing because I’m not going to do that.

“Yes, I will be scared, but I will try and I will be much better than last time!”

Former Countdown star Carol finished eighth during the 18-day 2016 series in the Australian jungle alongside winner Scarlett Moffatt after entertaining viewers with her flirty banter and jungle showers.

Carol said of her return: “Being a celebrity has changed me a lot and I can’t wait to be a part of this new series.

“I loved everything about I’m a Celebrity [the first time round].’

She added: “We still have a WhatsApp group!”

Meanwhile, boxing champ Amir, who originally competed in the 17th series in 2017, said: “[I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!] helped me to overcome my spider and snake phobia.

“It has also made me tougher as a person and I am determined not to be slack when it comes to the trials this time!”

While Diversity Dancer & Radio DJ Jordan, who competed in Series 16 in 2016, said, “How many people get a chance to do it twice? A series with different housemates from years past sounds pretty cool and my fellow diversity dancers are happy to see me suffer again!’

battle of egos? Athlete Fatima Whitbread said: “I learned a lot about myself at the Australian camp and I know there will be some life-size characters and life-size egos in South Africa too!”

Recap: Ex-England cricketer Phil, who won the second series in 2003, said: “I’m one of the lucky few to have gone into the jungle and experienced it all and that appealed to me.”

Winner: Question of Sport star Phil was crowned King of the Jungle in 2003, beating footballer Josh Fashanu and designer Linda Barker for the coveted title

Challenges: Music legend Shaun, who finished runner-up in Series 10 in 2010, said: “All I can remember about the Trials is eating a lot of penises, testicles and eyeballs!”

Looking ahead: Dancer Jordan, who participated in 2016, said his diversity co-stars look forward to seeing him suffer again

Trials: Producers are hoping diversity star Jordan Banjo will bring plenty of banter and energy to the show in 2023 (Jordan was on the show in 2016).

Supermodel Janice, who appeared in the seventh series in 2007, said, “I’m coming back for more fun, more camaraderie and to see if I get along with everyone,” adding, “You never know what’s going to pop up and bite your ass.’

Fatima Whitbread entered the jungle in 2011 and placed third with viewers crowing McFly’s Dougie Poynter as the winner.

The athlete unfortunately got a cockroach up her nose while participating in a challenge on the show and decided to keep the creature after it was found.

She said of her show comeback: “I learned a lot about myself at Australian camp and I know there will be some life size characters and life size egos in South Africa too! But what a great experience it will be.”

Former Royal Butler Paul, who came second in the fourth series in 2004, said: “I loved it the first time and to be asked again is very special. It’s like entering the finals of the Jungle Olympics.

“I had to eat kangaroo testicles in Australia and I expect everything to be bigger in South Africa.”

Facing his fears: Former royal butler Paul Burrell said: “I’ve had to eat kangaroo testicles in Australia and I expect everything to be bigger in South Africa.”

Hilarious: Royal butler Paul Burrell, who was a confidant of Princess Diana, first appeared on the show in 2004

Ex-England cricketer Phil, who won the second series in 2003, said: “I’m one of the lucky few to have gone into the jungle and experienced it all and that was what appealed to me when they called me to compete again. I said yes immediately.’

Music legend Shaun, who finished runner-up in Series 10 in 2010, said: “All I can remember about the Trials is eating a lot of penises, testicles and eyeballs!”

He added: “I could have stayed in Australia for another year. I loved living out at camp and had a good laugh with my celebs. I know that a trip to South Africa will be a great adventure. I can’t wait to do it.’

The bosses of Saturday Night Takeaway gave viewers a first look at the upcoming I’m A Celebrity spin-off series, which will see the stars running across a barren landscape.

They have also been seen engaging in their usual terrifying challenges, such as jumping off a cliff from great heights.

Distraught: On a first look at the I’m A Celebrity spin-off, Carol looks troubled as she takes part in one of the infamous challenges

Problems: Paul was known for struggling with the Bushtucker Trials during his streak, and it looks like history has repeated itself

Chewing: Jordan looked unimpressed as he gobbled up some creepy crawlies while filming for the new series

Pushing Your Limits: The stars fight for food in the jungle while competing in different challenges

All Stars: (LR) Shaun Ryder, Helen Flanagan, Phil Tufnell, Jordan Banjo, Carol Vorderman, Paul Burrell, Amir Khan, Janice Dickinson and Fatima Whitbread have been announced

Viewers will see a group of 15 soap stars, reality TV personalities and sports icons enter the camp.

A source previously told The Sun: “It’s a different format to Australia, who knows when and where celebrities will be entering camp, literally anything could happen.

“It’s not clear how many will start in camp or how many will end up there when one is crowned king or queen of the jungle, possibly for a second time.

“It’s literally the best of I’m a Celebrity, but there are quite a few twists and turns and surprises along the way for viewers and campers alike, so it won’t be as easy as you might think.”

Big return: The All-Stars spin-off series is set to air on ITV at the end of April and was unveiled this weekend during Saturday Night Takeaway