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Famous England Footballer Could Be Joining the Line-up of I'm A Celebrity

ITV said suggested names are speculation as the former England captain is reported to be in advanced talks and could become the show’s biggest signing.

  • Former England striker Wayne Rooney is in advanced talks to join I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, reports indicated on Sunday, potentially becoming the show's biggest signing in its history.
  • The retired footballer follows his wife, Coleen Rooney, who finished as runner-up on the ITV series in 2024, with bosses reportedly believing Rooney could match her previous popularity with viewers.
  • Motivated to impress his four sons, Rooney reportedly intends to tackle the Bushtucker Trials, with sources claiming he "is really competitive and hates losing" and will give the show his all.
  • Addressing the rumors, an ITV spokesperson told Digital Spy that "Any names suggested for I'm a Celebrity are just speculation," declining to confirm the casting of the former Manchester United player.
  • Other celebrities rumored for the new series include actress Joanna Page and former Paralympian Ade Adepitan, with the show typically launching on ITV in mid-November as fans await the final lineup.
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Famous England footballer could be joining the line-up of I'm A Celebrity

It has been reported that Wayne Rooney is in advanced talks to be joining the line-up of ITV's I'm A Celebrity.

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Wayne Rooney is reportedly in advanced talks with the bosses of "I'm A Celebrity" to join this year's season, two years after his wife, Coleen Rooney, took part in the show. According to reports, the 40-year-old former footballer could receive the highest payment in the 24-year history of the program, surpassing Coleen's record, which in 2024 was paid 1.5 million pounds (about 1.75 million euros). She reached the final and finished in second pla…

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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