I’m A Celeb 2025: Meet the contestants!

Aussie actress Sigrid Thornton was the final celebrity to enter the jungle, a week later than her fellow celebrities.

Best known for her roles in The Man From Snowy River, SeaChange, Prisoner, Wentworth, and more, the 65-year-old has been an icon of stage, film, and TV for decades.

She’s also even been awarded an AO in 2019 for her contribution to the performing arts.

While fans were certain Bondi Rescue lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins was the ‘real life hero’ Channel Ten was hinting at, it’s actually his co-star Harrison Reid who is trading the beach for the jungle.

The 31-year-old has starred on Bondi Rescue for over a decade where he has saved countless lives and will be competing on I’m A Celeb to raise funds and awareness for fellow Bondi lifeguard Trent ‘Maxi’ Maxwell’s charity Live Learn Survive.

Despite fans speculating that Locklan Gilbert, Osher Gunsberg, or Dr Matt Agnew were the “leading man” heading to the jungle, Channel Ten confirmed ahead of the season premiere that it was actually former Bachelor Matty J who would be starring on the reality series.

“Cat (or lion) is out of the bag! It’s always been a dream of mine to survive in the African jungle on nothing but zebra testicles and cold beans and this year it’s going to be a reality. Wish me luck,” Matty shared on his social media accounts on January 15.

After catapulting to fame on the fifth season of The Bachelor in 2017 where he gave his final rose to his now wife, Laura Byrne, Matty has welcomed two daughters into the world Marlie-Mae and Lola, and become a podcast host and social media star.

All hail the queen of reality TV!

After rising to fame as the winner of the third season of Big Brother Australia in 2003, the beloved mother-of-two returned to the house for a second time in 2022 – which she also won!

This social media superstar is no stranger to reality TV!

After shooting to fame as a contestant on Love Island Australia in 2021 – which she went on to win alongside Mitch Hibberd, she returned to find love unsuccessfully a second time the following season.

She’s since gone on to enjoy a career as an influencer.

After beginning his professional sporting career with the Carlton Football Club, Zach Tuohy signed with the Geelong Cats where he played a collective 288 games across his AFL career.

Often regarded as one of the “greatest Irish players in the history of the AFL”, the now 35-year-old has also played the most number of games in the league for any non-Australian-born player.

After retiring from the game at the end of the 2024 season, Zach now lives in Geelong with his wife and two sons.

Known for her quick wit and dry humour, Geraldine Hickey is a beloved Aussie comedian who has toured the world with her acclaimed one-woman shows.

For years she has been a regular performer at national and international comedy and fringe festivals, and now she’ll be bringing her hilarity to a new audience live from the jungle.

This former television presenter and model became a household name as the glamorous co-host of the popular game show Sale of the Century in the 1990s.

Since then, she’s had a lengthy on-screen career and is currently a presenter on Melbourne Weekender and ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Australia.

You can read more about her decision to join I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Year! here.

While Max has millions of devoted fans from across the world on the popular social media platform TikTok he’ll be a new face for many Australians on I’m A Celeb.

After going viral for his humourous and engaging comedy content, we are sure he will spark plenty of laughter both in the jungle camp and for the fans tuning in from home.

You may remember Samantha from her time on the 2022 season of Married at First Sight, and now you’ll get to see a new side of the former reality TV bride as she enters the jungles of South Africa.

Since her time on MAFS wrapped up, Samantha started her own podcast On The List, which she co-hosts with her friend Graison Howell.

Despite being only 26, Shayna has achieved more than many will in their lifetimes with her sporting career.

As well as holding numerous world records, the swimming superstar won two gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games both in the Women’s 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay and the Women’s 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay.

Also known as ‘Hughesy’ to his legions of fans, Dave is a beloved comedian, television and radio star, and four-time TV Week Logie Awards host.

After beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, he’s gone on to secure regular slots on several TV shows such as The Project and Have You Been Paying Attention? and co-hosted several popular radio programs such as Hughesy & Kate and more recently Hughesy, Ed, and Erin which wrapped up in August 2024.

This retired professional rugby league player is best known for his career with the Brisbane Broncos whom he played for from 2003 until 2018.

During his 15-year sporting career, Sam represented Queensland in State of Origin matches and even played for the Australian national team.