The date of the I’m A Celebrity final has been announced – and fans don’t have long to wait.
ITV confirmed on Wednesday the grand finale will take place on Sunday December 10.
It is set to be a bumper episode with the show running for a whopping 100 minutes.
It will begin at 9pm and will run until 10.40pm.
Like in previous years, three campmates are expected to battle it out to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle after competing in their final Bushtucker Trial.
Exciting: The date of the I’m A Celebrity final has been announced – and fans don’t have long to wait
Countdown: ITV confirmed on Wednesday the grand finale will take place on Sunday December 10
Since kicking off on Sunday, this year’s I’m A Celebrity has got off to an explosive start with controversial campmate Nigel Farage making his way into the jungle.
Viewers, meanwhile, watched in shock at Nella Rose, 26, clashing with Fred Sirieix, 51, on Tuesday’s show.
The YouTuber lashed out at Fred over a comment claiming he could ‘be her father’, branding him a ‘weirdo’ and claiming she would not speak to him or eat any food prepared by him for the remainder of her time in camp.
First Dates star Fred had been referring to their 25-year age gap but Nella took offence at the turn of phrase because hours earlier she had told the campmates that she had lost both her parents.
A clip of the comment was shown to viewers before their row, prompting baffled viewers to claim that Nella had overreacted and beg producers to step in and speak to Nella about her behaviour after Fred apologised profusely.
According to bookies odds, Sam Thompson has been picked as the early favourite to be crowned King of the Jungle.
Sam has since gone on to launch a popular podcast with his friend and co-host Pete Wicks, as well presenting his show on Hits Radio, winning him a strong fanbase.
While Sam is currently the favourite to win with 10/3 odds, he faces tough competition from Frankie Dettori, who is rumoured to be entering at a later date.
One to watch: The new cohort of celebrities are due to enter camp on Sunday night during the launch episode, as the gruelling reality show kicks off its 23rd series
Bombshell: Since kicking off on Sunday, this year’s I’m A Celebrity has got off to an explosive start with controversial campmate Nigel Farage making his way into the jungle
Raging: A feud already appears to be brewing in the I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, as Nella Rose was left visibly upset by Fred Sirieix during Tuesday’s episode
2022 winner: Last year, Jill Scott was crowned Queen of the Jungle
According to bookmakers the famous jockey, 52, has 7/2 odds of winning, while Josie Gibson is also entering as a favourite with odds at 4/1.
Josie won the hearts of the nation during her time on Big Brother 2010, before going on to secure a coveted daytime role on This Morning as a stand in presenter.
It will be no surprise if Josie succeeds in the jungle after her original reality appearance – which saw her fall for co-star John James – was so successful.
The experts at OLGB have released a full list of the star’s chances of winning, with Fredalso looking like a hot favourite at 11/2.
Marvin Humes (8/1), Danielle Harold (15/2) and Nick Pickard (14/1) are setting at the middle of the table with hopes of swaying viewers during the Bushtucker Trials.
Controversial entry Nigel has 18/1 odds of being crowned King of the Jungle, but will he be able to sway public favour enough to go all of the way?
Another big signing for the show is Britney Spears’ younger sister Jamie-Lynn, who is best known as the singer’s sibling and the star of Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101.
While she is definitely known to those in the UK who grew up in the early noughties, she may have a way to go to climb her way to the top of the rankings.
MasterChef UK judge Grace Dent and YouTuber Nella prop up the contestants, with just 33/1 odds and 25/1 odds respectively.
I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates
NIGEL FARAGE
Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party and leader of the Brexit Party.
Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.
Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news.
Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.
Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields
DANIELLE HAROLD
Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.
Phobias: Rats. I hate them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either.
Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.
FRED SIRIEIX
Claim to fame: First Dates star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.
Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.
Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!
Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.
NELLA ROSE
Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star.
Phobias: I am fearful of everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book.
Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it!
Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele.
NICK PICKARD
Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star.
Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.
Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!
Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.
JAMIE LYNN SPEARS
Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.
Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.
Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.
Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot.
Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.
SAM THOMPSON
Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.
Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!
Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things.
Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!
JOSIE GIBSON
Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.
Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!
Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!
Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry.
Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her.
MARVIN HUMES
Claim to fame: JLS star.
Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.
Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food.
Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.
GRACE DENT
Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic.
Phobias: Horrible people.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.
Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.
Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!
