Hold onto your seats, folks—because comedian Eddie Kadi is trading the glitz of the ballroom for the grit of the jungle, and it might just be his wildest gamble yet! The 42-year-old funnyman, who dazzled us on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 alongside pro partner Karen Hauer, is reportedly packing his bags for the 2025 season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. According to insiders spilling to The Sun, Eddie’s heading Down Under later this month to face the ultimate survival showdown on ITV’s iconic reality hit.
Picture this: Eddie, known for his razor-sharp wit and infectious energy, stepping into the Aussie wilderness where creepy crawlies, grueling trials, and zero creature comforts await. A source gushed to the publication, “Eddie is hilarious and will provide some much-needed comic relief to campmates in the jungle. He’s very quick-witted, and the show will hopefully help land him lots of new fans.” After all, this isn’t his first rodeo in the TV spotlight—he’s fresh off appearances on Celebrity Apprentice and that unforgettable Strictly stint. But is the jungle ready for Eddie’s punchlines, or will it chew him up and spit him out?
As the countdown to the new series heats up, a fresh batch of celebs is ditching their luxurious lives for mud, mayhem, and those infamous Bushtucker Trials. Hosted by the dynamic duo Ant McPartlin, 49, and Declan Donnelly, 50, the show is set to explode back onto screens next month. To amp up the excitement, ITV just unleashed a hilariously twisted festive promo that’s got everyone buzzing.
In the cheeky clip, Ant and Dec don holiday jumpers and crash a family’s Christmas dinner with a nightmare twist. As the dad cracks a lame joke, the jungle’s eerie sounds kick in. The Geordie pair then serve up grotesque dishes under those signature wooden cloches—straight out of Bushtucker hell. “It’s that time of year again!” Ant quips, while Dec chimes in, “It comes so fast, doesn’t it?” Chaos ensues as the family digs into the horrors, with Ant declaring, “‘Tis the season…” before Dec interrupts with a mouthful: “For I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” Cue the theme tune and the big reveal: the show returns Sunday, November 16, live on ITV1 and ITVX. Talk about a holiday feast gone wrong—it’s the perfect teaser for the jungle drama ahead!
But Eddie isn’t the only star stirring the pot. Christine McGuinness, 37, just dropped a bombshell at the Pride of Britain Awards, exclusively confirming to the Daily Mail that she’s joining the lineup—despite ITV’s ironclad secrecy rules. Fresh off quitting Celebs Go Dating and embracing life post-split from husband Paddy, 52, Christine admitted it’s her “f*** it” year. “In the past, I’d never leave my children, and I’d be terrified of the creepy crawlies,” she confessed. “I have sensory issues, and I’ve never been outside Europe, so flying over there would be a massive challenge. But this year, I’ve got that ‘f*** it’ vibe—why not?”
Hinting at her fear of heights, Christine teased she might skip the show’s heart-pounding parachute launch and enter as a latecomer. “Trying to get to the jungle might be a mission,” she laughed, but her bold attitude screams she’s ready to conquer it all.
And the rumors don’t stop there! Whispers are flying about an all-star cast, including EastEnders fave Shona McGarty, model Kelly, rapper Aitch, and Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley. If this lineup holds, the 2025 jungle is shaping up to be an explosive mix of laughs, tears, and total chaos.
So, has Eddie Kadi really dug his own grave by saying yes to this nightmare? Or will his comedy crown him King of the Jungle? Stay tuned—the adventure kicks off soon, and we can’t wait to see who screams “Get Me Out Of Here!” first!