Wayne Rooney and four others reportedly set for I’m a Celeb

The magazine reports that Rooney, 41, a former England footballer who is now a pundit and has said he is a fan of the show, knows he will be compared with Coleen. She reached the final alongside Danny Jones and Reverend Richard Coles. According to the source, Rooney’s sons have found it difficult to keep his reported participation quiet, and Coleen believes the experience could give him time to reflect. The insider predicts he will dislike the sleeping arrangements and being without his aftershave, but says Coleen expects viewers to see his likeable side.

Other reported contestants include presenter AJ Odudu, 38; actor Joanna Page, 49; comedian Leigh Francis, 53; and actress Claire Sweeney, 55. A source described Odudu, who has presented Big Brother and the MAFS UK spin-off, as a potential leader in camp. Page, known for Gavin & Stacey, is said to see the show as a break from juggling work and family life. She has four children with her husband, James Thornton.

Francis, best known for his character Keith Lemon, is reportedly expected to show a more serious side, with an insider saying he enjoys debate. The source also noted his long-standing friendship with former host Holly Willoughby. Sweeney, who has appeared on Strictly, Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing On Ice, is said to be nervous about the Bushtucker trials. An insider said she hopes the camp experience will help after a difficult period. Sweeney has a 12-year-old son, Jaxon; she briefly dated boxer Ricky Hatton after meeting him on Dancing On Ice in 2024. Hatton died the following year.