Wayne Rooney has been confirmed as one of the stars heading into the jungle for the next series of Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!The former England striker, who remains Manchester Uniteds all-time record goalscorer with 253 in a 13-year career at Old Trafford, joins the likes of Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan, actress Claire Sweeney and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup in the ITV show.Rooneys wife Colleen took part in the programme in 2024, coming second to Danny Jones. The first episode of this, the 26th series, is aired on Monday, November 16.If youre going in you want to win it, Rooney said. Coleens already tried and obviously she finished second in the show so Im here to bring that title back to the Rooney household.The Liverpudlian does not sound an ideal candidate to cope with life in the wilds of Australia with the programme traditionally starting with the contestants jumping out of a plane. It also contains challenges that sees contenders have to eat various grubs and parts of a Kangaroos anatomy.Rooney added: Ive been booked to jump out of a plane three times before and never made it on the plane. I dont like snakes or what is in the water either I dont go in the sea.Rooney retired from playing in 2021 having been appointed the permanent manager of Derby. The 41-year-old had subsequent managerial spells at DC United in Major League Soccer, Birmingham and Plymouth.He is also a pundit on the BBCs Match of the Day. Topics England National Football Team Everton F.C. Manchester United F.C. Wayne Rooney If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Say no Mauricio! The five reasons why Pochettino should swerve Manchester United job Jon Fisher 11th November, 2026 England v Croatia: Preview, expected line-ups and where to watch Jon Fisher 10th November, 2026 Hill called up to England squad as cover for Konsa Jon Fisher 10th November, 2026 Burn added to England squad after Guehi withdraws due to injury Jon Fisher 9th November, 2026 Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal ruled out of Czechia trip due to knee problem Jon Fisher 9th November, 2026 Manchester United 4-4 Aston Villa: Remarkable comeback gives Carrick valuable point Nicholas McGee 8th November, 2026
