I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 (review)

Published by Mason Oldridge, 8 December 2025

Ant & Dec head down under once again for the silver anniversary series of the survival reality show.

The celebrities this year were rapper Aitch, streamer Angryginge, television personality Jack Osbourne, EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley, comedian Ruby Wax, Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp, radio presenter and former model Kelly Brook, sports presenter and former footballer Alex Scott, comedian Eddie Kadi, media personality Vogue Williams and Celebs Go Dating cast member Tom Read Wilson.

This year was arguably the least entertaining of the post-covid era, with features being very much the same of what we’ve seen for many years before, offering no real variety. Being doused in cockroaches or eating sheep testicles no longer shocks anymore.

However, there was one primary form of entertainment throughout: the banter-style rivalry of Aitch and Ginge. The two proud Manchester boys frequently attempted to outdo each other and, while Aitch plunged Ginge into darkness every time in a hilarious head-to-head trial, Ginge ultimately came out on top by winning their Rivals challenge which banished Aitch to Doomsville and claiming the top prize of King of the Jungle.

Elsewhere, the Manc lads had fun with Lisa and looked up to Ruby, who reciprocated the cross-generational admiration. Aitch carried a soft spot for Shona, who came out of her shell as the series went on, while Tom (who struck up an unusual friendship with Ruby) kept both the camp and audience entertained with his impressive vocabulary. Jack was a machine when it came to trials and took charge with fire and food, drawing the slight ire of Kelly. Aitch and Ginge didn’t appreciate washing up duty, frustrating Vogue, while Kelly, Aitch and Ginge caused this year’s scandal by eating more than their fair share of the milk bottles!

A highlight of the series was the challenge to get into The Jungle Arms in which they were given alter egos and had to memorise their new personas, thanks to some of the hilarious names they were given - here’s looking at you Keanu Hobbledink!

While there were still a handful of entertaining and funny moments, the show is ultimately becoming stale, requiring some change to keep the show fresh.

6/10