As anticipation builds for the 25th anniversary season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, several high-profile contestants have landed in Australia including the outspoken Ruby Wax, who arrived in Brisbane this morning. The 72-year-old comedian and television personality greeted waiting reporters with trademark wit, confessing, “What if I don’t like the people? But usually, I get on. Everyone will know if I don’t get along, it will show on my face.” Wax, known for her candid humor, also admitted she’d miss her cats but brushed off the idea of jungle discomforts, adding, “I’ve done desert islands before this is nothing.”

Joining her among the early arrivals are model and presenter Kelly Brook, Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley, and EastEnders star Shona McGarty. Kelly Brook, 45, appeared in high spirits at Brisbane Airport, joking about reuniting with her “Auntie Sheila” and “distant cousin,” while expressing excitement over surfing and spotting kangaroos and koalas. “So much to look forward to,” she said cheerfully, before laughing about potential “creepy-crawlies” waiting in her relatives’ garden.

Meanwhile, Lisa Riley, best known for her role as Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale, brought a dose of northern grit to her arrival. “I’m from the North — we’re made of tough skin,” she declared. “I am a Dingle. I can cope with anything.” Riley, 49, hinted at her readiness for jungle life, citing past challenges on other TV shows as proof of her resilience.

With filming set to begin soon in the Australian jungle, fans are eager to see how this star-studded cast — combining humor, charm, and reality TV veteran energy will fare in one of television’s most demanding environments. The official lineup is expected to be confirmed by ITV later this week.