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Who is confirmed for the I’m A Celebrity 2018 line-up and what date does the show start?

(L-R) John Barrowman, Harry Redknapp, Rita Simons, Fleur East, James McVey, Sair Khan, Nick Knowles, Anne Hegerty, Malique Thompson-Dwyer and Emily Atack who are appearing in the 2018 series of I'm A Celebrity

I'M A Celebrity will soon be underway as a new group of stars get ready to face the Australian jungle.

But who's on the show? - here's everything you need to know...

 (L-R) John Barrowman, Harry Redknapp, Rita Simons, Fleur East, James McVey, Sair Khan, Nick Knowles, Anne Hegerty, Malique Thompson-Dwyer and Emily Atack who are appearing in the 2018 series of I'm A Celebrity
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(L-R) John Barrowman, Harry Redknapp, Rita Simons, Fleur East, James McVey, Sair Khan, Nick Knowles, Anne Hegerty, Malique Thompson-Dwyer and Emily Atack who are appearing in the 2018 series of I'm A CelebrityCredit: PA:Press Association

Who is confirmed for the I'm A Celebrity 2018 line-up?

Noel Edmonds

 Noel Edmonds is appearing on I'm A Celeb 2018
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Noel Edmonds is appearing on I'm A Celeb 2018Credit: Rex Features

Noel Edmonds, 69, will be a late arrival to camp and is the highest paid celebrity - earning £600,000.

The Deal Or No Deal host was revealed at the 11th secret camp mate. 

An ITV source said: “Bosses for I’m A Celebrity have been trying to sign Noel for years. He’s their dream signing."

John Barrowman

 John Barrowman is taking part in I'm A Celeb 2018
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John Barrowman is taking part in I'm A Celeb 2018Credit: PA:Press Association

John Barrowman, 51, is best known for starring in Doctor Who.

He said: “I would be over the moon if I won. I would be the king or queen of the jungle!”

The star also confessed that his phobias include confined spaces, jumping out of planes and that he's allergic to shellfish.

Sair Khan

 Sair Khan is taking part in I'm A Celeb 2018
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Sair Khan is taking part in I'm A Celeb 2018Credit: Rex Features

Sair Khan, 30, is best known for playing Alya Nazir in Coronation Street.

The soap actress follows in the footsteps of her co-star Jennie McAlpine who starred in the 2017 series.

She said: "Jennie McAlpine told me to enjoy it fully and have the best time."

Anne Hegerty

 Anne Hegerty is set to appear on I'm A Celeb
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Anne Hegerty is set to appear on I'm A CelebCredit: PA:Press Association

Anne Hegerty, 60, has been one of the quiz masters on The Chase since 2010.

"The Governess" has appeared on Mastermind twice and is known for her steely demeanour.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun she said: "I don’t take much nonsense, but I take more nonsense from people than you might think."

Harry Redknapp

 Harry Redknapp is set to appear on I'm A Celeb
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Harry Redknapp is set to appear on I'm A CelebCredit: Rex Features

Harry Redknapp, 71, is the former manager of Tottenham and West Ham.

Now he's looking forward to a new challenge after being sacked from Birmingham City.

He's set to be the second highest paid celeb to ever appear on the show - bagging £500,000.

Rita Simons

 Rita Simons is set to appear on I'm A Celeb
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Rita Simons is set to appear on I'm A CelebCredit: PA:Press Association

Rita Simons, 41, is best known for playing Roxy Mitchell in Eastenders but left the soap in 2017.

Now she's set to try her hand at reality TV.

Speaking to The Sun ahead of the show she said: "I fancied something different and it's good to have a change."

Nick Knowles

 Nick Knowles is set to appear on I'm A Celeb
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Nick Knowles is set to appear on I'm A CelebCredit: PA:Press Association

Nick Knowles, 56, is the host of DIY SOS and has been offered a six-figure paycheck to appear on the show.

He grew close to Princes William and Harry after doing charity specials of his show and bosses hope he spill the beans on the royals.

An ITV source said: “They think he’ll be a great campmate and will be full of stories about his famous pals, including the princes."

Emily Atack

 Emily Atack will appear on I'm A Celeb
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Emily Atack will appear on I'm A CelebCredit: PA:Press Association

Emily Atack, 28, starred in The Inbetweeners and hopes appearing on the show will boost her career. 

She's also open to the possibility of finding herself a man in the jungle. 

On arriving in Australia she said: "I'm extremely excited and extremely nervous, I'm scared of everything, but I hope to take it on and do my absolute best."

Fleur East

 Fleur East is appearing on I'm A Celeb 
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Fleur East is appearing on I'm A Celeb Credit: PA:Press Association

Fleur East, 31, was a star on the X Factor 2014 and released the hit single Sax.

A jungle insider said: “Fleur was one of the most loved X Factor contestants in recent years, so she is bound to be a hit with ­audiences."

She won't be eating any animals though, as like Sair Khan and James McVey, she's a vegan. 

James McVey

 James McVey is set to appear on I'm A Celeb
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James McVey is set to appear on I'm A CelebCredit: PA:Press Association

James McVey, 24, is a member of the band The Vamps and is set to bring sex appeal to the jungle.

An insider told The Sun: “James is certain to cause excitement with his topless shower scenes and even though he has a girlfriend, producers are still hoping for a jungle romance.”

The musician revealed that he'll be wearing a bracelet his girlfriend Kirstie Brittain gave him to show he's thinking about her.

Malique Thompson- Dwyer

 Malique Thompson-Dwyer is heading into the celebrity jungle
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Malique Thompson-Dwyer is heading into the celebrity jungleCredit: PA:Press Association

Malique Thompson-Dwyer, 20, plays Prince McQueen in Hollyoaks and The Sun exclusively revealed that he'd be joining the series back in July.

A TV source said: “Jungle producers were keen to snap up a young star with a fresh following to tune into the show.

The star previously said that the experience would be "life changing."

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When does I'm A Celebrity 2018 start?

I'm A Celebrity 2018 will launch on Sunday, November 18, on ITV.

The series usually runs for about three weeks.

If it follows the previous format and length fans can expect this year's jungle king or queen to be crowned around the second week of December.

The show will be presented by Holly Willoughby and Declan Donnelly.

 

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