I’m A Celeb 2022 line-up revealed including a Royal, a Lioness, a Love Islander and a music icon

As the UK awaits King Charles III’s coronation in six month’s time, the nation can expect to watch a fight for a throne sooner as the competition for Queen or King of the Jungle starts next week.

Multiple news sources have announced the ten celebrities heading into the Australian jungle to take part in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! 2022.

While the main broadcaster has not confirmed the starting line-up, the list is the strongest glimpse we've had yet into this year’s campmates as hosts Ant and Dec reacted to their stars.

According to the Sun and other publications, fans can expect to see a stellar cast including the first Royal family member to take part in the bush-tucker trials and I’m a Celebrity’s most expensive celebrity yet.

So who will be eating sheep’s testicles? Who will fall out of a hammock? And who will be crowned the new King or Queen of the Jungle?

Here is all you need to know about this year’s “confirmed” 2022 contestants:

Mike Tindall

Nearly 20 years after Mike Tindall met King Charles III’s niece Zara Phillips in Sydney, Australia, at the 2003 Rugby World Cup, the former rugby player and Royal landed in Brisbane to enter the jungle.

Mike becomes the first Royal to appear in I’m A Celebrity and confirmed speculation about his signing up to reporters in the airport. He said:

“It’s probably one of the longest times [my family and I] have been away completely with no communication…obviously going to be the hardest part.”

Boy George

Karma Chameleon singer Boy George may find himself face to face with various jungle animals as the 61-year-old allegedly is lined up for the show.

Heart reports that the singer has been secured with the highest pay cheque in I’m A Celeb history earning close to £900,000.

Boy George has lived in Sydney previously, so although he is used to being Down Under, the outback may provide the Culture Club frontman a culture shock.

Olivia Attwood

Trading Love Island for the smallest continent in the world is 2017 finalist Olivia Attwood who becomes the first of the ITV2 reality dating show to feature in the Australian series.

As the second celebrity to land in Brisbane airport, Olivia said: “I am scared of me, in terms of how long the other campmates can tolerate me. I will get myself in trouble somehow, the usual.”

Chris Moyles

BBC Radio One legend Chris Moyles was seemingly the first celebrity to be confirmed for I’m A Celebrity 2022 as he appeared Down Under with bracelets stating “Get Me Out.”

The Leeds-born journalist is hoping to lead the way in the competition ahead of his British companions.

Jill Scott

Lions are known to be the king of the jungle, Lioness Jill Scott could be in for a chance to live up to that same title as she enters the Australian outback.

The English footballer will be seen on the ITV show following her retirement from the sport, which she decided to do off the back of the team’s European championship win.

Charlene White

Loose Women panellist Charlene White is on the loose in Australia as she makes her bid to grab the jungle throne.

A source told the Sun: “Charlene is a great signing for the show. She’s got some strong opinions, but is really personable and will be a good value around the Aussie campfire.”

Babatunde Aleshe

From Gogglebox sofas to hammocks and tents, comedian Babatunde is taking part in I’m A Celebrity 2022.

The stand-up who has won the nation’s heart alongside Mo Gilligan for their witty remarks on shows, is now taking part in one himself.

Scarlette Douglas

There is no better Place in the Sun for Scarlette Douglas than Australia during their summer time, so it should come as no surprise that the show’s host has jetted off to the jungle.

The presenter is hoping to not only earn the camp some stars but also potentially find love as she enters I’m A Celeb shortly after a heartbreaking split from her musician boyfriend, Lyndrik Xela.

Owen Warner

Owen Warner will make the jungle shower warmer as the soap actor known for Romeo Nightingale on Hollyoaks is lined-up for this season.

The young actor kept a low-profile as he arrived in the Brisbane airport but will soon be watched by millions as the ITV show airs daily for three weeks.

Sue Cleaver

Fellow soap star Sue Cleaver has been revealed as another of the ten celebrities to kick off the show.

The Sun reported: “She will be a brilliant addition, and is looking forward to really pushing out of her comfort zone and challenging herself in the jungle.”

Seann Walsh

Although the top ten celebrities for 2022 have been announced, there are rumours circulating that comedian Seann Walsh may enter the jungle at some point stirring up the narrative.

He caused quite a stir during his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing when he was seen kissing his married dance partner Katya Jones, so who knows what to expect in the Australian outback…