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A FORMER soap star, football manager and X Factor runner-up are just some of the stars joining I'm a Celebrity 2018, The Sun Online can exclusively reveal.

Rita Simons, Harry Redknapp and Fleur East are among the famous faces ready to make or break their careers in the jungle.

We can exclusively reveal the nine stars confirmed to enter the jungle
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We can exclusively reveal the nine stars confirmed to enter the jungle

Last year, Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo became queen of the jungle after winning over viewers as one of the most popular contestants ever.

But it didn't go quite as well for YouTube star Jack Maynard who was booted out just three days into the show's run when his racist and homophobic slurs online were revealed.

I'm A Celebrity will be presented by Declan Donnelly and Holly Willoughby after Ant McPartlin pulled out following his drink-drive crash and rehab stint.

Here we take a look at the celebrities who will be touching down in Australia this weekend ahead of the launch on Sunday, November 18 at 9pm.

Rita Simons

Rita Simons is embarking on a new career in reality TV
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Rita Simons is embarking on a new career in reality TVCredit: BBC

IT has been two years since Rita Simons left EastEnders when her character Roxy Mitchell was killed off.

Now the 41-year-old - whose uncle is billionaire businessman Lord Sugar - is trying her hand at reality TV.

She is hoping time in the jungle will help her with a series of health struggles, including ADHD, OCD, anxiety and insomnia.

Nick Knowles

Nick Knowles is said to have been offered a six-figure sum
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Nick Knowles is said to have been offered a six-figure sumCredit: Rex Features

TV presenter Nick has been offered an impressive six-figure paycheck to appear on the new series.

The DIY SOS host has made headlines for his love life in recent years, but now he's heading for the jungle after being tempted by huge amounts of cash.

A source told us: “They know Nick is incredibly popular, and they think he’d be great TV."

Emily Atack

Actress Emily Atack will star in the new series after her Seann Walsh affair was revealed
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Actress Emily Atack will star in the new series after her Seann Walsh affair was revealedCredit: Rex Features

EMILY Atack has been signed up for a trip Down Under in the hopes that it could boost her career.

Emily played Charlotte Hinchcliffe, the love interest of Simon Bird’s Will McKenzie in E4’s The Inbetweeners from 2008 to 2010.

A jungle insider told us she's fed up of doing indie movies and wants some stability in the UK with a big telly gig with lots of coverage.

It's thought she'll spill the beans on her 2013 fling with Strictly Come Dancing love rat Seann Walsh.

Fleur East

X Factor runner-up Fleur East will take on the jungle
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X Factor runner-up Fleur East will take on the jungleCredit: Rex Features

SHE was runner-up in the X Factor in 2014 and is now one of the stars set to go Down Under.

A jungle insider said: “She’s part of the ITV family.

“The relationship is already there and they are just negotiating a deal at the moment.

James McVey

James McVey is set to sex up the camp
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James McVey is set to sex up the campCredit: Getty - Contributor

THE Vamps star James McVey has signed up for I'm A Celebrity.

The boybander is jetting out to Australia to sex up the camp for the new series with bosses hoping his steamy shower scenes will provide eye candy for viewers.

An insider told The Sun: “James is certain to cause excitement with his topless shower scenes and even though he has a girlfriend, producers are still hoping for a jungle romance.

Anne Hegerty

Anne Hegerty is known for being a Chaser on Bradley Walsh's quiz show
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Anne Hegerty is known for being a Chaser on Bradley Walsh's quiz show

SHE is the fearsome "Governess" on The Chase but she's now set to be out of her comfort zone.

The quiz master will be swapping the studio with Bradley Walsh to sleep in a camp with nine other celebrities.

Harry Redknapp

Former gaffer Harry Redknapp is swapping the pitch for the jungle
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Former gaffer Harry Redknapp is swapping the pitch for the jungleCredit: Rex Features

The former footballer and manager is swapping the pitch for the jungle.

Harry, 71, is dad to former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp and his nephew is Chelsea legend Frank Lampard.

He's been coy about his arrival in the camp for the latest series, but is looking forward to a new challenge after being sacked from Birmingham City.

Sair Khan

Actress Sair Khan is leaving the cobbles behind to star in the jungle
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Actress Sair Khan is leaving the cobbles behind to star in the jungleCredit: Getty - Contributor

CORONATION Street’s Alya Nazir has abandoned the Rovers Return for Australia to star in the latest series.

The 30-year-old actress has made a big impact on the cobbles, but she is now looking to make a name for herself in reality TV.

Malique Thompson-Dwyer

Actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer is taking a break from Hollyoaks
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Actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer is taking a break from HollyoaksCredit: Getty - Contributor

HOLLYOAKS actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer has said his stint in the jungle will be "life-changing".

The 20-year-old actor, who plays Prince McQueen on the Channel 4 soap, has already teased fans about his upcoming role in I'm a Celebrity
Who are the mysterious late arrivals going to be?
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Who are the mysterious late arrivals going to be?

THERE is also ONE more surprise star set to enter the jungle on launch night, but their identity has been kept top secret.

And if that wasn't enough, as another TWO top secret late arrivals will enter camp once the series has begun.

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