The anticipation for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' 2025 is mounting, with the popular ITV competition show set to return to screens on November 16. As the nation gears up for its annual dose of jungle fever, the first rumoured contestant has already landed in Brisbane, sparking widespread excitement.

Model and TV personality Kelly Brook, aged 45, was spotted touching down at Brisbane Airport a week before the gruelling Bushtucker Trials are due to commence. Despite her arrival fueling intense speculation about her involvement in the upcoming series, Brook maintained a humorous facade, claiming her trip Down Under was merely to visit a 'distant cousin,' Auntie Sheila, whom she hadn't seen in a long time. When pressed on her feelings about creepy crawlies, the 'Loose Women' panellist playfully suggested she might encounter some in her 'relative's' garden, continuing her elaborate charade. She further stated her excitement for surfing and seeing koalas and kangaroos, all while emphasizing her visit to her long-unseen distant cousin. However, the model did let slip her personal sacrifices, admitting she would miss her dog Teddy, her husband Jeremy, and her food in general, especially when jesting about hoping for a 'spare room' instead of sleeping under the stars.

Brook's potential participation in 'I'm A Celeb' comes as a surprise to many, given her previous outspoken reluctance towards the show. In 2018, she emphatically stated there were 'a million' other things she would rather do, expressing her strong aversion to eating challenges like 'eyeballs or sheep testicles.' She even declared that she wouldn't partake 'even if I had a huge tax bill and I had to pay it really urgently.' Her stance remained firm in a 2022 interview, where she reiterated that the show 'has never appealed to me,' contrasting her feelings with fellow celebrity Mark Wright, who 'absolutely loved' his experience and benefited from the opportunities it provided.

ITV is scheduled to formally announce the full 2025 cast this week, though two names will be withheld from the initial reveal, as they are slated to arrive later in the series to inject fresh dynamics into the camp. This year's series marks a landmark 25th anniversary, with sources close to the production suggesting that 'Producers are expected to pull out the stops to ensure the 25th series is the most memorable yet.' Beyond Kelly Brook, several other prominent figures are rumoured to be making the long haul flight to Australia. The list includes 'Emmerdale' star Lisa Riley, former 'EastEnders' actress Shona McGarty, YouTuber Morgan Burtwistle, known by his online persona Angryginge, veteran musician Martin Kemp, acclaimed comedian Ruby Wax, popular TV presenter Alex Scott, and Jack Osbourne.

However, one familiar name that will not be joining the jungle line-up this year is LBC star Nick Ferrari. Despite engaging in 'really productive conversations' with the show's producers, a source informed The Mirror that his bosses at Global successfully persuaded him to reconsider his participation, pledging to 'match the fee' he would have received from ITV. For eager fans keen to get their annual jungle fix, 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' will officially kick off on November 16 at 9pm on ITV.