AngryGinge, who is renowned for his explosive outbursts during gaming, has become the first YouTube streamer to join the I’m A Celebrity line-up and has brought a surge of younger viewers with him.
The Mancunian, 24, has overtaken rapper Aitch as the favourite to win the ITV show despite being relatively unknown to those outside of his YouTube audience when he entered the show.
It comes after Grace Keeling, 26, known as GK Barry, was the first TikTok star to join the jungle in 2024 and became hugely popular with viewers.
Now, younger fans of the show have called for more influencers to join next years line-up and Daily Mail takes a look at who they want, but have you heard of them?
Max Fosh
Max’s viral and controversial stunts have earned him more than four million You Tube Subscribers
Max Fosh is best known as a prankster, having pulled off stunts including placing a large ‘Welcome to Luton’ sign near one of Gatwick Airport’s runways and standing in the 2021 mayoral election to ‘wind up’ candidate Laurence Fox.
But his viral and controversial stunts have earned him more than four million You Tube Subscribers.
The comedian most recently sparked a fierce debate after he declared himself legally ‘dead’ so he could get a refund from an airline.
The 30-year-old was born in London to cricketing and rugby royalty Matthew Fosh and completed an English literature and business degree at Newcastle University.
He also performs stand-up comedy which he began in 2019.
Niko Omilana
Most might recognise Niko from this year’s Celebrity Traitors, but he was brutally banished very early in the series (pictured)
Niko, 27, a British YouTuber and founder of the satirical NDL Movement, is known for his bold social experiments and political satire.
His content, from pranks to running for London Mayor and the 2024 UK general election, captivates a massive audience, earning him a spot as a prominent digital influencer and a member of the Beta Squad collective.
Most might recognise him from this year’s Celebrity Traitors, but he was brutally banished very early in the series.
Fans criticised the stars for voting him out, claiming it was because he was a ‘lesser known’ celebrity on the show.
But he is certainly a big name in the YouTube community as he has garnered more than eight million subscribers.
Joe Weller
Joe has an impressive five million subscribers and fans are eager to get him in the jungle
This YouTube sensation from Brighton is known for his comedy videos including challenges, pranks and skits.
He is said to have catapulted influencer boxing and is well known for his major fights against KSI and Jake Paul.
Joe, 29, has also thrown himself into acting and starred in ITV’s Don’t Rock The Boat, where he grew close with his co-star and ex Corrie Street actress Lucy Fallon.
The star has an impressive five million subscribers and fans are eager to get him in the jungle.
Trisha Paytas
Over in the UK Trisha is best known for her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017 (pictured)
The star is a a YouTube sensation known for her makeup content and her mukbangs where she eats masses amounts of food on camera.
She lives for the screen and has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and America’s Got Talent for her insanely fast talking skills.
But over in the UK she is best known for her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017.
Trisha, 37, is now married to photographer Moses Hacmon, 48, and the pair are already parents to daughters Malibu Barbie, two, and Elvis, one. They are expeting their third child in July next year.
DanTDM
Dan Middleton came from humble beginnings as a Tesco shelf-stacker, from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Dan Middleton was named as the world’s fourth highest paid YouTuber after he earned £14.5million in 2018.
But he came from humble beginnings as a Tesco shelf-stacker, from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
Dan films himself playing games online to his more than 29.2million subscribers, has toured the world and even has his own merchandise range.
He once went on a 97-date world tour which included the second fastest-selling show of all time at Sydney Opera House.
The former Northampton University student began his empire during his studies by filming himself playing popular adventure game Pokemon.
Saffron Barker
Saffron, 25, boasts nearly three million subscribers on YouTube with her fashion, beauty and lifestyle content
Saffron, 25, boasts nearly three million subscribers on YouTube with her fashion, beauty and lifestyle content.
But she shot to fame in 2019 when she joined the Strictly Come Dancing line-up but ultimately became the ninth star to be booted off the competition.
Saffron also made a cameo on Love Island’s All Stars in February to console her best friends Harriett Blackmore and reveal her thoughts on Harriet getting back together with ex Ronnie Vint.
The YouTuber has been named the UK’s top female influencer by The Sunday Times and has signed lucrative endorsements with brands like Primark.
She is now dating Josh Miln, 24, a male model from Scotland, and is moving from Brighton to live with him in Dubai.
Anastasia Kingsnorth
Anastasia is a hugely popular lifestyle and beauty vlogger who has amassed a whopping 1.34million subscribers
Anastasia is a hugely popular lifestyle and beauty vlogger who has amassed a whopping 1.34million subscribers.
She often shares videos of herself doing makeup, getting ready, or ‘day in the life’ content.
The star is best pals with fellow YouTuber and former Strictly contestant Saffron who she co-hosts the podcast Sex, Lies and DM Slides with.
The online personality made headlines back in 2022 when she and Saffron got caught in the middle of an intellectual property dispute.
English cook Gizzi Erskine claimed Spotify stole the podcast she had developed with model Sydney Lima and made it with Anastasia and Saffron at the helm instead.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
melia Dimoldenberg, 30, has gone from strength to strength since, reaching more than two million subscribers with her hit online show (pictured reporting at the MTV VMAs)
Her Chicken Shop Date YouTube series has won viewers over with the host’s awkwardly funny charm and quick wit.
And Amelia Dimoldenberg, 30, has gone from strength to strength since, reaching more than two million subscribers with her hit online show.
She chose YouTube as her preferred platform because there was no paywalls, and was accessible to everyone.
Her first Chicken Shop Date was with the rapper Ghetts, attracting just over 1,000 views in the first two weeks since it was uploaded.
She’s since gone on to interview a whole host of A-Listers including Cher, Jennifer Lawrence, Ed Sheeran, Louis Theroux, Sean Paul, Maya Jama and Charli XCX.
The London native has gone beyond her cult following and become a presenting sensation, having become the Oscars Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent for the 96th Academy Awards.
Romell Henry
YouTube vlogger Romell from Birmingham was one half of prankster duo TGFbro
The YouTube vlogger from Birmingham was one half of prankster duo TGFbro with Jay Swingler, which amassed six million subscribers.
They are known for their painful stunts including jumping into a bath filled with nettles and pretending to leave a dead body in an abandoned school.
He used to date former Eastenders star Jasmine Armfield, 26, who is best known for playing Bex Fowler.
While no longer a part of TGFbro, Romell still posts to his 1.27million YouTube Subscribers.
