Several “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” 2026 stars are arriving in Australia ahead of the new series, with Wayne Rooney described across multiple outlets as the first confirmed or first-to-arrive cast member. Reports say he touches down in Australia and is questioned on arrival as speculation and preparations for the jungle continue.
Other outlets also focus on Rooney-linked chatter and early arrival details. The Manchester Evening News and Metro mention comments from Rooney’s circle, including friends speaking about what might “make him snap,” and Metro reporting that a friend claims he plans to “smuggle” a banned item into camp. Separate reporting from The Mirror and Daily Record adds more cast-arrival milestones.
Alongside Rooney, The Mirror reports that other named figures land in Australia, including model Leomie Anderson and social media star Sharky, with Ade Adepitan also mentioned as part of the early arrival sequence. Daily Record frames Rooney’s arrival as tied to the first confirmed cast member, while Daily Mail highlights his claimed status as the series’ highest-paid star and mentions he is joined by his manager. Despite differences in emphasis, all coverage aligns on the arrivals and pre-series build-up in Australia.
