Preparations for the 25th series of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! are in full swing as celebrities begin arriving in Australia. EastEnders star Shona McGarty, 34, was the third contestant to land at Brisbane Airport, joking that she initially thought her flight was headed to Austria and expressing excitement about seeing kangaroos. Her arrival signals that the show is nearly ready to kick off, with the series set to begin next Sunday.

Earlier in the day, Kelly Brook also arrived, beaming and in high spirits. She humorously mentioned anticipating meeting her “auntie Sheila” or “distant cousin” and expressed eagerness to surf and encounter iconic Australian wildlife like koalas and kangaroos.

The lineup for the milestone 25th series continues to excite fans. Expected participants include Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley, YouTuber Morgan Burtwistle (Angryginge), musician Martin Kemp, comedian Ruby Wax, TV presenter Alex Scott, and Jack Osbourne. Additional stars anticipated in the jungle include comedian Eddie Kadi, rapper Aitch, and presenter Vogue Williams. ITV will formally announce the full cast next week, with two more late entrants planned.

Returning hosts Ant and Dec are set to lead the series, with producers reportedly pulling out all the stops to make the 25th season the most memorable yet.

Meanwhile, there was recent speculation about LBC star Nick Ferrari joining the show. Reports suggest Ferrari pulled out of talks after his radio bosses at Global matched his potential jungle fee, convincing him to remain on the airwaves. Sources emphasized Ferrari’s value to LBC and the network’s desire to retain their popular presenter.