Wayne Rooney is the 3/1 favourite for I’m A Celebrity 2026. See the latest winner odds, who punters are backing most on Oddschecker and the best prices.
With the return of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! approaching this November, punters and TV fans are already flocking to the betting markets to back their early favourites for King or Queen of the Jungle.
Wayne Rooney is the early favourite to be crowned King of the Jungle on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2026, with bookmakers reporting strong support for the former England captain ahead of the new series.
The Manchester United and Everton legend is preparing to swap the football pitch for the Australian jungle, where he will face a host of celebrities in the latest edition of ITV's reality show.
Rooney is no stranger to the programme, with his wife Coleen finishing runner-up in 2024 behind McFly singer Danny Jones. Now, the former England international has the opportunity to go one better and become the first member of the Rooney family to claim the jungle crown.
With the new series due to launch on Monday, 16 November, the betting market is already taking shape, although there are several other recognisable names hoping to challenge the footballer.
I'm A Celebrity 2026 Winner Odds
Former Manchester United Footballer Wayne Rooney heads the market as the pre-show favourite. The former England captain is a 12/5 chance with Star Sports, an implied probability of around 29%. His wife Coleen finished runner-up in 2024, and punters think he can go one better.
Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page follows closely as second favourite at 4/1, with comedian Leigh Francis (best known as Keith Lemon) sitting at 6/1.
| Contestants | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Rooney | 12/5 | 29% |
| Joanna Page | 4/1 | 20% |
| Leigh Francis | 6/1 | 14% |
| Sharky | 7/1 | 13% |
| Chloe Burrows | 7/1 | 13% |
| Jack Skipper | 9/1 | 10% |
| Ricky Wilson | 10/1 | 9% |
| Ade Adepitan | 12/1 | 8% |
| AJ Odudu | 14/1 | 7% |
I'm A Celebrity Betting Insights
According to Oddschecker's betting data, Joanna Page is comfortably the most backed celebrity, attracting 38% of all bets received. Wayne Rooney ranks second with 14%, while Chloe Burrows follows with 11%. Ricky Wilson has received 10% of the bets, narrowly ahead of Leigh Francis, who accounts for 9%. Together, these figures show that Page has attracted a considerably larger share of betting support than any of the other celebrities listed.
When Does I’m A Celebrity 2026 Start?
The new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is scheduled to launch on Monday, 16 November 2026, at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with Ant and Dec returning as presenters.
The programme will once again take place in the Australian jungle, with contestants facing the familiar Bushtucker Trials and the challenge of living together in camp. The launch has moved to a Monday rather than the show's usual Sunday slot following ITV's acquisition of UEFA Nations League rights.
With Rooney already leading the betting and Joanna Page attracting support, the market could change considerably once viewers get their first look at the contestants. For now, the former England captain is the man to beat, but the public vote has a habit of producing surprises.
