Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson has officially entered the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2025 camp, marking a dramatic new chapter for the beloved television personality. The 39-year-old made his jungle debut as a late arrival alongside Irish presenter Vogue Williams, joining fellow celebrities including Angry Ginge, Ruby Wax, Eddie Kadi and Aitch.
Despite describing himself as a "very nervous person" who is "frightened of everything", Tom has embraced this extraordinary challenge. In statements made before entering the jungle, he revealed that socialising represents the aspect of jungle life that excites him most. "My favourite thing about being alive is meeting people," he explained. "And I am sure I am going to learn new things about myself because of the degree of socialisation. I live alone and it will be very different for me in a myriad way."
From Berkshire to the Jungle: Tom's Rise to Fame
Tom Read Wilson hails from the Royal County of Berkshire, where he was brought up. His notably eloquent speaking style developed naturally, without any formal elocution lessons. His journey to television fame began with a background in theatre, having studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music. Following his education, he appeared in numerous pantomimes and even competed on The Voice UK, though no coaches turned their chairs for his performance.
Most viewers will recognise Tom from his role on the popular celebrity dating show Celebs Go Dating. He initially joined the programme as the receptionist, greeting celebrity clients as they arrived at the relationship experts' office. His career progression on the show has been remarkable - he was promoted to junior client co-ordinator during the fourth series and advanced further to senior client co-ordinator in the eleventh series.
Beyond Television: Books, Personal Life and Social Media
Beyond his television work, Tom is an accomplished author with three published books to his name: Every Word Tells A Story, Wonderful Words That Tell A Tale, and On The Tip of my Tongue: The Perfect Word For Every Life Moment. His television portfolio extends well beyond Celebs Go Dating, having appeared on programmes including Big Brother's Bit on the Side, Love Island: Aftersun, and Celebrity Mastermind.
Regarding his personal life, as of November 2025, Tom is not romantically linked to anyone. In a 2023 interview with OK! magazine, he shared insights into his dating approach: "I tend to find that I have a very spiky grasp on my professional life. But when I get a break I love to date – even if after three minutes of meeting you know it's not going to lead to romance. I just love meeting people." He expressed his desire to have children one day, stating: "I'm so lucky I've got three godchildren, three nephews… but what I really crave is to have children of my own one day."
On Instagram, where he can be found at @tomreadwilson, Tom regularly shares his passion for language through his popular 'Word Of The Day' series. This daily feature will be temporarily paused during his jungle adventure, though fans are hopeful he might discover some intriguing new vocabulary among his fellow campmates.
