Former girlband member set for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

This show is set to return later in the year

Published 21st Aug 2017
Last updated 21st Aug 2017

According to new reports, former The Saturdays singer Vanessa White is set to appear on the upcoming new series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

Vanessa, who had a successful music career with the pop band, is reportedly joining the show after recently splitting up from her boyfriend Gary Salter.

Vanessa White

A source has told a national newspaper, "Vanessa is a stunning girl from a massive girlband so she’s an exciting first signing for I’m A Celebrity. The bosses are super keen to have her."

They added, "She’s still focussing on her music career but is up for the challenge since being newly single."

If the new rumours are true, Vanessa will appear on the show at the same time as her former band mate Mollie King is on Strictly Come Dancing. Mollie was the first contestant announced for this year's series two weeks ago.

Vanessa first shot to fame when she joined girlband The Saturdays alongside Frankie Bridge, Rochelle Humes, Una Healey and Mollie King in 2007. The band supported Girls Aloud on tour before going on to have massive hits of their own including 'Up', 'Work', 'Ego' and 'What About Us'.

With I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here set to begin later in the year, rumours of who could be entering the famous jungle are heating up.

As well as Vanessa, the likes of Love Island stars Jonny Mitchell and Mike Thalassitis (Muggy Mike) have also been rumoured to appear on the show.

After the success of his brother, Ryan Thomas has also reportedly been lined-up for the show. Ryan's brother Adam appeared on the 2016 series and finished in third place behind Joel Dommett and eventual Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt.

Check out all of the past winners of the show below:

1. Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn was the first celebrity to win the show back in 2002.

2. Phil Tufnell

England cricketer Phil Tufnell won the show with his hilarious personality in 2003.

3. Kerry Katona

Kerry Katona was the first woman to win the show in 2004.

4. Joe Pasquale

Joe Pasquale won the show when it returned later in the year of 2004.

5. Carol Thatcher

Journalist Carol Thatcher won the show in 2005 when she beat soap stars Sheree Murphy and Sid Owen.

6. Matt Willis

Busted member Matt Willis was a popular winner in 2006.

7. Christopher Biggins

Lovable Biggins shared the jungle with the likes of Katie Hopkins and Janice Dickinson and went on to win the show in 2007.

8. Joe Swash

Cheeky chap Joe Swash swapped EastEnders for the jungle and won the show in 2008.

9. Gino D'Acampo

The nation fell in love with Gino in 2009.

10. Stacey Solomon

After showing off her bubbly personality on The X Factor, Stacey Solomon entered the jungle and won the show in 2010.

11. Dougie Poynter

McFly guitarist Dougie Poynter was crowned King of the Jungle ahead of TOWIE's Mark Wright in 2011.

12. Charlie Brooks

EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks couldn't believe it when Ant and Dec announced her as the winner in 2012.

13. Kian Egan

After 22 days in the jungle, Westlife star Kian Egan was crowned the King in 2013.

14. Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty

Retired world super bike racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty won over the viewing public in 2014.

15. Vicky Pattison

Vicky Pattison showed a different side to her usual Geordie Shore antics, winning over the public and being crowned Queen of the Jungle.

16. Scarlett Moffatt

Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning the show in 2016.

17. Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo

Made In Chelsea star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo won the show in 2017 after beating Jamie Lomas.

18. Harry Redknapp

Former football manager Harry Redknapp is the current King of the Jungle after beating Emily Atack in 2018.

19. Jacqueline Jossa

Despite the likes of Ian Wright and Caitlyn Jenner signing up for the 2019 series, it was former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa who was crowned Queen of the Jungle, beating Coronation Street's Andy Whyment in the final.

20. Giovanna Fletcher

Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher became the first ever Queen of the Castle in 2020, going up against the likes of Shane Richie, Vernon Kay and Mo Farah!

21. Danny Miller

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller became the first ever KING of the Castle in 2021 after a hectic series. He went up against the likes of David Ginola, Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge!

22. Jill Scott MBE

Former England footballer Jill Scott MBE topped her amazing year off by being crowned the Queen of the Jungle in November 2022. Jill won the show ahead of Owen Warner and Matt Hancock.

23. Sam Thompson

Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson took the crown in 2023, winning the public's hearts and votes ahead of Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.

Although no official date for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here has been set. The popular show, fronted by Ant and Dec, usually kicks off in November.