Fresh blow for I’m A Celeb All Stars as show legend pulls out of talks to return to the jungle
I’M A CELEBRITY bosses have been dealt a fresh blow after a show legend pulled out of talks to return for the next All Stars series, The Sun can reveal.
The first I’m a Celebrity All Stars spin-off aired in 2023, with the likes of Helen Flanagan and Carol Vorderman and eventual winner Myleene Klass.
After it was confirmed the special series will be back – taking place in South Africa instead of the Australian jungle – one popular former campmate who has ruled herself out is Vicky Pattison.
Vicky, 37, won the show in 2015 and insiders told how she was initially keen for another go at the show but ultimately decided it’s not the right time for her.
A source said: “As soon as ITV bosses decided they were bringing back the All Stars version of I’m A Celeb, they set their signs on getting Vicky Pattison back in the jungle.
“She won the show, so was hugely popular with viewers, and they really want the next South African series to have as many big hitters as possible.
“Vicky was interested and did have a series of meetings with producers, but ultimately decided it’s not the right time for at the moment.
“She has a lot of presenting work going on, which is ultimately the career trajectory she wants to stay on, so she doesn’t feel going back on the show would work for her currently with her busy schedule, but she would be open to further discussions in the future.”
Our insider added: “Her jungle experience holds really special memories for her, and she’ll always be really grateful for what it did for her career.”
The Sun has approached ITV and Vicky’s rep for comment.
I’m a Celeb’s first South Africa series averaged 5.2m viewers across its weeknight run and reached more than 1m for the launch night episode.
IAC South Africa is expected to film Autumn this year and transmit in 2026 on ITVX and ITV1.
After winning the All Stars show, Myleene, 47, told how she’d made a fortune from the iconic white bikini she wore during her first time in the jungle in 2006.
She said: “You might know me for a white bikini. I spent $40 on it and when I came out, I auctioned it for £7,500.”