Three years ago, comedian Seann Walsh jetted off to the Australian jungle on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in a bold bid to rebuild his shattered career. The move came hot on the heels of a scandalous kiss with his Strictly Come Dancing partner, Katya Jones, that sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. Now, in a thrilling twist, the 39-year-old funnyman is diving back into the I’m A Celeb universe—but this time, he’s swapping the creepy crawlies for the spin-off spotlight.
Fresh off wrapping production on the highly anticipated I’m A Celeb All Stars edition filmed in South Africa (set to air later next year), Seann is confirmed to guest-star on I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked. The post-show debrief airs right after each main episode, and he’ll pop up for two lively installments alongside hosts Joel Dommett and Kemi Rogers. Joel, 40, couldn’t hide his excitement, sharing: “We also have Seann Walsh. I love Seann! I’ve known him for years and years. I’ll always remember that Seann was in a competition with me on my fourth ever gig—he went through to the semi-finals and I didn’t. So he beat me in a competition, and rightly so; he was better at comedy than me. We’ve buried the hatchet now. We’ll do live stand-up comedy on Unpacked to see who wins.”
For those needing a refresher on Seann’s wild ride, rewind to 2018: He signed up for Strictly Come Dancing and found himself in the eye of a media storm after being caught locking lips with his married pro partner, Katya, 36. At the time, Seann was dating actress Rebecca Humphries, adding fuel to the fiery backlash. During his original I’m A Celeb stint four years later, he bared his soul to campmate Sue Cleaver from Coronation Street. When Sue probed about the infamous smooch, Seann admitted: “Me and my dance partner, who was married, I was in a relationship—we were photographed kissing when we were on Strictly Come Dancing… not during the show, ha!” Visibly squirming, he added, “To be totally honest with you, my poor ex, my girlfriend at the time, posted a statement and then, that was the end of me.”
The scandal torpedoed his career, but Seann’s jungle redemption arc paid off big time. Entering the camp with hopes of winning back the public’s heart, he charmed viewers with his drama-handling prowess and snagged a respectable fifth place via public vote. Since then, he’s kept the laughs coming through regular comedy tours. On the personal front, life looks brighter: He’s been blissfully coupled up with dance teacher Grace Adderley since 2019, and the pair welcomed a baby daughter in February 2023, followed by son Casper in late 2024.
But Seann’s return isn’t the only buzz shaking up the jungle this season. Model and TV star Kelly Brook, 45, was spotted beaming at Heathrow Airport on Saturday, luggage in tow, as she geared up for her own I’m A Celeb adventure Down Under. Ditching her past vows against the show—back in 2018, she quipped on her Heart radio show that she’d rather sling pints at her local pub than munch on sheep testicles—Kelly’s finally been lured in by a reportedly hefty payday. Rocking a cozy brown tracksuit paired with £1,000 Chanel sandals and a matching £6,000 handbag, she looked every bit the glamorous campmate-to-be.
A source spilled to The Sun: “Show bosses have been after Kelly as a campmate for years and think she could possibly be their sexiest contestant ever. She’s glamorous, witty, and a familiar face to ITV audiences.” And she’s in stellar company: The lineup boasts comedy icon Ruby Wax, 72, famed for Girls On Top and her mental health advocacy; EastEnders alum Shona McGarty (Whitney Dean from 2008-2024); Emmerdale‘s Lisa Riley as the beloved Mandy Dingle; Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp, 64; broadcasters Alex Scott, 41, and Vogue Williams, 40; plus Jack Osbourne, 39, stepping into the spotlight just months after the heartbreaking loss of his rock legend dad, Ozzy.
As the Bushtucker Trials loom and alliances form, this season promises non-stop drama, laughs, and maybe a redemption story or two. With Seann Walsh back in the mix—proving that second chances can be as wild as the jungle itself—who knows what twists await? Stay tuned; the challenge is just beginning… again!