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I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 cast: Line-up of contestants and winner

I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 cast: Line-up of contestants and winner

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s been a thrilling three weeks in the I’m a Celebrity jungle, with tough tasks, camp squabbles and emotional exits – and now a winner has been crowned in the search for the ultimate legend. Over the past couple of weeks, celebrities have been leaving the jungle one-by-one, some of their own volition while others lost out on tasks and saw their fate left in the hands of their fellow campmates. The live final proved explosive, as contestants Jimmy Bullard and David Haye voiced opinions on their time in the jungle, which resulted in Gemma Collins and Sinitta walking off stage as arguments ensued with hosts Ant and Dec. Waterloo Road and Emmerdale star Adam Thomas was eventually handed the floral crown and ceremonial staff, though looked visibly drained by the events of the evening. So, who starred in I’m a Celebrity… South Africa 2026 and in which place did they rank? Here’s what you need to know. I’m a Celebrity South Africa official 2026 line-up: Confirmed celebrity contestants Adam Thomas – WINNER, crowned King …

MasterChef 2026 contestants: Confirmed cast for season 22

MasterChef 2026 contestants: Confirmed cast for season 22

Published by Daniella Wilson

MasterChef is back and ready to fire up and grill a new batch of contestants hoping to impress the judges. With Grace Dent and Anna Haugh at the helm as the new hosts, the 22nd series of the BBC cooking competition is making sure this is one to remember. Taking over from John Torode and Gregg Wallace, both Haugh and Dent shared during an interview with Radio Times that they’re not worried about grabbing the reins. “Well, it’s bigger than any one person,” Haugh said, “and the contestants are brilliant. The show is a reflection of them.” But who will simmer under the pressure and who will reach boiling point as the heats get under way? With 48 contestants all fighting for a handful of the sought-after white MasterChef aprons, they’ll have to whip up something special in order to make it through. Meet the team of amateur chefs ready to take on the challenge, and why they’ve decided to do the show. MasterChef 2026 contestants: Who is competing in series 22? Who is in …

Celebs Go Dating 2026 line-up: meet the contestants

Celebs Go Dating 2026 line-up: meet the contestants

Published by Daniella Wilson

Celebs Go Dating at a glance Relationship Experts: Paul C Brunson, Anna Williamson, Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn Contestants: Coleen Nolan, Professor Green, James Haskell, Lucinda Light, Gabby Allen, David Potts Channel: E4 Start date: TBC Last updated: Friday 31 March 2026 Celebs Go Dating returns for its landmark 15th season in 2026 with a new group of celebrities all searching for romance in the ever-popular reality format. The show sees a fresh line-up of famous faces place their love lives in the hands of the agency’s expert matchmakers: Paul C Brunson, Anna Williamson, and Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn. The series follows the celebrities as they receive coaching, emotional support, and expert matchmaking from the agency team, all while navigating the highs, lows and inevitable awkward moments of dating. This year, the celebs will also be whisked away to sun-soaked Tenerife with their chosen dates, offering plenty of opportunities for sparks to fly away from the distractions of everyday life. Here’s a guide to the contestants taking part in Celebs Go Dating 2026. Celebs Go Dating 2026 line-up …

Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing cast – Meet the contestants

Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing cast – Meet the contestants

Published by Daniella Wilson

Channel 4 are introducing viewers to a brand new social experiment, in which 18 Brits are challenged to be handcuffed to a total stranger. Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing will showcase nine pairs who will have to cope with being chained to one another 24/7, doing everything together. While they can uncuff at anytime, if they do they’ll be out of the competition and will lose out on a chance to win £100,000. In a divided Britain, host Jonathan Ross hopes that living in such close proximity will force these opposites to talk, listen and perhaps learn from each other as the pairs set off for each other’s houses to walk a mile in their partner’s shoes… So, who are these brave Brits taking part? Read on as we dive into the cast of Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing. Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing – Meet the contestants Jo and Reuben Sir Benjamin Slade and George Tilly and Anthony Nina and Sara Charlie and Rob Claire and Bambi Lin and Frank Bob and Chris Morag and Angie Scroll …

Who left The Summit? All eliminated contestants

Who left The Summit? All eliminated contestants

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Summit is a brand new adventure series, following a group of strangers as they set out on a thrilling journey to reach the peak of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountains. Across 14 days, the contestants must trek up the mountain with an equal share of £200,000 in their backpacks, finishing at the climactic summit. But all of them won’t make it up there… Tonight’s episode (10th February) saw one contestant eliminated from the race to the top at the very hands of their fellow contestants, but who? Read on to find out who left The Summit. Who left The Summit last night? Thomas Thomas in The Summit. Shine TV As the contestants reached Old Miners Crossing, they soon learned they had to cross a rickety bridge one-by-one, but that wasn’t the only surprise in store. Once the first seven contestants made it over the bridge, the mysterious Mountain’s Keeper dropped a box, which included an axe and instructions to cut the rope on the bridge, thus forfeiting one player in the game. After …

The Summit cast: The contestants in Ben Shephard’s new adventure series

The Summit cast: The contestants in Ben Shephard’s new adventure series

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s time to make way for a new adventure series, as Ben Shephard transports viewers to New Zealand in ITV’s The Summit. The epic reality series sees brave contestants embark on a thrilling journey to reach the peak of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountains. With just 14 days to reach the summit, and an equal share of £200,000, the contestants must navigate treacherous terrain, wild conditions and overcome extraordinary challenges. Each contestant comes from a different walk of life, but who are they? Including some familiar faces and complete strangers, read on to find out more about the cast of The Summit. The Summit cast Afton Charlett Colleen Dockers Drew Jenny Joel Miranda Patrick Sean Tara Thomas Tyra Warren Scroll on to learn more about them. Afton Afton in The Summit. Shine TV Age: 24 Location: London Job: Pageant and fitness coach Afton is a pageant and fitness coach who wanted to push herself out of her comfort zone, as well as to ground herself and “take on a new adventure in order to …

Molly-Mae Hague and Jojo Siwa among star-studded contestants for Celebrity Bake Off

Molly-Mae Hague and Jojo Siwa among star-studded contestants for Celebrity Bake Off

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter A host of familiar faces, including radio DJ Scott Mills, social media sensation Molly-Mae Hague, and singer Rag’n’Bone Man, are set to enter the iconic tent for this year’s Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer. The star-studded line-up, airing on Channel 4 this spring, also features TV star Vicky Pattison, actor Ralf Little, singer Mutya Buena, and comedian Richard Herring. They will be joined by a diverse array of talent, including TV and radio presenter Mark Wright, YouTuber Nella Rose, comedian Jon Richardson, actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, and podcast host Sam Thompson. Further contestants include actress Roisin Conaty, singer JoJo Siwa, actor Emmett J Scanlan, DJ Aston Merrygold, broadcaster Edith Bowman, comedian Alex Brooker, and actress Ambika Mod. The roster is completed by comedians Joe Wilkinson, Babatunde Aleshe, Rose Matafeo, Tom Davis, and Judi Love. The culinary creations will …

A ‘Survivor’ Contestant’s Empathetic Reality-TV Novel

A ‘Survivor’ Contestant’s Empathetic Reality-TV Novel

Published by Sam Flores

There’s a saying on Survivor: “Perception is reality.” There’s a saying on TikTok: “Do it for the plot.” Both maxims are about the stories people tell themselves. The first acknowledges that someone’s read of a situation will shape the outcome—even if they’re reading things wrong. The second declares that all of life is a story and you need to provide the drama. The desire to treat life as a narrative—and then control that narrative—is the subject of Stephen Fishbach’s debut novel, Escape!, a literary thriller that follows a single season of a fictional reality survival show from casting to airtime. Fishbach writes from experience: He was a two-time contestant on Survivor and co-hosts a Survivor podcast. To inform his book, he interviewed many other reality contestants and crew members. The result marries the plot twists of a competition show with compassionate portraits of the people involved who are searching for identity and meaning. It’s both an examination of how the reality-TV sausage gets made and a reminder that people can sacrifice their humanity if they …

Identities of two contestants revealed on The Masked Singer

Identities of two contestants revealed on The Masked Singer

Published by Sam Flores

Singer Kate Nash and Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke are the latest celebrities to be unmasked in a spy-themed episode of The Masked Singer. Nash, 38, was revealed to be Monkey Business and Du Beke, 59, was Arctic Fox in the show, which sees celebrities perform while wearing elaborate costumes. The ITV singing competition is hosted by presenter Joel Dommett, and the special episode saw former Little Mix star Perrie Edwards join the judging panel, which is made up of Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall. Foundations singer Kate Nash was voted off the show by the studio audience (Ben Birchall/PA) (Ben Birchall) The double elimination saw the two contestants leave the show on Saturday night, after Nash received the fewest votes from the studio audience, and the judges voted Du Beke off the show. After being unmasked, Foundations singer Nash performed a rendition of As Long As He Needs Me, from the 1960 musical Oliver! Later in the show, after the judges chose to save Red Panda instead of …