Sam Thompson says jungle arguments make ‘a little bit of drama’

Thompson first appeared on Made In Chelsea in 2013 and became a campmate on I’m A Celebrity in 2023, going on to be crowned King of the Jungle. He previously co-hosted Unpacked with Rodgers and Joel Dommett in 2024. Dommett has since decided to step down ahead of the upcoming series, leaving Thompson to return alongside Rodgers.

Thompson said he first worked on the show in 2018 and remembered being struck by the tree house set. “I thought, ‘This is the coolest job I’ve ever seen in my life,’” he said. He described hosting with Rodgers as a “dream come true.” Rodgers, 31, said she was glad to work with him again, calling him “the most genuine, kind-hearted soul.”

The hosts said guests including GK Barry and Lisa Riley would join the show, with Angry Ginge returning. The article also names Wayne Rooney, Chloe Burrows and Joanna Page among the rumoured campmates. Asked who they would choose, Thompson picked Stephen Fry, saying he would like to discuss history and ancient Greece with him. Rodgers named Liam Gallagher, saying it would be “absolutely hilarious” to watch him take on the jungle trials.

The article recalls tensions during the South Africa All Stars series in April, when David Haye faced accusations of bullying Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas. At the live finale, Jimmy Bullard called Thomas “intimidating and aggressive” during a heated confrontation; more than 1,000 Ofcom complaints followed, and fellow campmates walked off stage.

Other names highlighted as ones to watch include Love Island star Chloe Burrows, TV presenter Ade Adepitan, broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, singer Ricky Wilson and model Leomie Anderson. Adepitan is described as the show’s first campmate to take part using a wheelchair; he has won bronze and gold Paralympic basketball medals.