The financial details behind this year's I'm A Celebrity lineup have been unveiled, revealing some substantial paychecks for the famous faces braving the Australian jungle. With the 2025 series featuring everyone from musicians to reality stars, the fee structure shows significant investment from ITV to secure high-profile contestants.
Top Earners in the Jungle
Brit Award-winning rapper Aitch leads this year's earnings with a impressive £250,000 fee for his jungle appearance. The artist, whose real name is Harrison Armstrong, is reportedly hoping to expand his profile and reach new audiences through the popular reality show.
Following closely behind is Jack Osbourne, who commands £200,000 for his participation. The signing holds particular significance given the recent passing of his legendary father, Ozzy Osbourne. Producers are hopeful he'll share compelling family stories during his time in camp.
Mid-Range and Lower Tier Fees
Former Lioness and Arsenal footballer Alex Scott and popular YouTuber Angry Ginge both secure healthy £100,000 fees for their jungle adventure. Despite being only 23 years old, Angry Ginge already emerges as one of the highest-paid contestants and an early favourite to win the series.
A cluster of established television personalities including Ruby Wax, Lisa Riley, Martin Kemp, and Shona McGarty each receive £95,000 for their participation. Martin Kemp follows in his son Roman's footsteps by joining the jungle experience.
Model and Heart FM DJ Kelly Brook enters with an £80,000 fee, while comedian Eddie Kadi represents the lower end of the pay scale at £75,000. Despite being among the lowest paid this year, this still represents a significant increase from previous seasons where contestants would receive around £25,000.
Historical Context and Production Strategy
The revealed fees continue ITV's tradition of offering substantial payments to attract compelling casting choices. Previous series have seen major figures like Coleen Rooney and Nigel Farage reportedly receiving over £1 million for their participation.
This year's salary structure reflects the diverse nature of the 2025 lineup, blending established entertainment veterans with digital content creators to appeal to multiple audience demographics. The investment demonstrates ITV's commitment to maintaining the show's popularity through strategic casting decisions.
With production sources indicating that this year's challenges will be tougher than ever, these celebrities are certainly earning their keep as they face the legendary jungle trials and camp life under the watchful eyes of Ant and Dec.
