I’M A Celebrity fans can’t get enough of the show, with gruesome trials and fun in the jungle.
That’s why when ITV announced they were bringing back the popular reality show’s spin-off series as the rebranded Unpacked, viewers were thrilled.
After five years away, I’m A Celebrity unleashed it’s ITV spin-off show.
Rebranded as Unpacked, the series airs on ITV2 directly after the main show ends.
The show also includes chats with hosts Ant and Dec, as well as juicy interviews with campmates.
Here we take you through the impressive trio of hosts presiding over the show.
Joel Dommett has a lot to thank I’m A Celebrity for.
After appearing on the show in 2016, he was an instant hit and the job offers came pouring in.
The sought-after star has since fronted huge shows including the National Television Awards and The Masked Singer.
Now he is the anchor host of the new I’m A Celebrity Unpacked spin-off show.
Announcing the news, an excited Joel said: “It’s BACKKKK! To say I’m excited to do live jungle based telly again is an understatement!
“I really adore the spin off show and I’m so glad it’s returning for more in depth chats with A&D, the campmates and incredible guests.
“It’s going to have a different feel to it, giving fans of the show extra goss and juice.
“I started my TV career there and fingers crossed I won’t say the wrong thing on live telly and end it there too.”
Joel previously hosted the Extra Camp spin-off alongside former campmates Emily Atack and Adam Thomas in 2019, before the show was axed.
Talking about the I’m A Celebrity Unpacked, the TV star told Good Morning Britain: “I feel like it’s the right time to bring it back.
“There’s a thirst for it.”
Reigning King of the jungle Sam Thompson joins Joel in the hosting line-up.
Fresh from winning I’m A Celebrity in 2023, the popular reality star has returned to Oz to present Unpacked.
Speaking about landing the gig, Sam said: “What a complete honour!
“I can’t believe I’m going to get to work on such an iconic show with Joel who I’m a big fan of and the fabulous Kemi, this is a dream come true.”
The bubbly star shot to fame on Made In Chelsea in 2011, before forging an impressive television and podcast career.
Sam is also well known for being best friends with Strictly’s Pete Wicks.
Kemi Rodgers is best known for her work on Capital Radio, where she hosts their mid-morning show.
The popular presenter is also a regular face on shows like Big Brother: Late and Live and BBC’s Morning Live.
Following the big reveal that she was one of the Unpacked hosts, Kemi said: “I am absolutely over the moon to be a part of this massive show.
“I’ve been such a fan of I’m A Celebrity for years and years, and I’m so excited that I get to bring the group chat to life by delving into everything that’s going on within camp.
“I’m absolutely honoured to join Joel and Sam and can’t wait to get started, see you in the jungle!”
i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year..
Coleen Rooney – Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney, has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever.
Tulisa – The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year’s I’m A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal.
Alan Halsall – The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities.
Melvin Odoom – The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet – the Aussie jungle.
GK Barry – The UK’s biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers.
Dean McCullough – A rising star amongst this year’s bunch of celebs, Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live.
Oti Mabuse – The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV’s Dancing On Ice.
Danny Jones – The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle, after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he’s now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice, along with bandmate Tom Fletcher.
Jane Moore – The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge – having recently split from her husband. It will be Jane’s first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past.
Barry McGuigan – Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer. He told The Late Late Show in 2021: “She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache.”
Maura Higgins – The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard. Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year.
Rev. Richard Coles – Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity, and he’s ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star, said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: “Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth.”
