I’m A Celebrity 2025 Series Launch: Eddie Kadi Faces Major Setback Just Hours Ahead
The anticipation for the return of the popular reality show, I’m A Celebrity 2025, has intensified with the announcement of its contestants. However, just hours before the premiere, one participant, Eddie Kadi, faced a significant setback.
I’m A Celebrity 2025 Contestants Unveiled
This season features ten celebrities ready to swap their luxurious lives for the challenges of the Australian jungle. The confirmed lineup includes:
- Shona McGarty
- Eddie Kadi
- Aitch
- Alex Scott MBE
- Jack Osbourne
- Lisa Riley
- Kelly Brook
- Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwhistle)
- Ruby Wax OBE
- Martin Kemp
Rumored Latecomers
As is customary, late arrivals are expected. Irish TV personality Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson, known from Celebs Go Dating, are speculated to join the cast in the coming days.
Odds and Expectations
According to bookmakers Ladbrokes, Angry Ginge and Jack Osbourne are considered frontrunners for success this year. The betting trends reveal:
- Angry Ginge: 7/4 favorite (19.6% of bets placed)
- Jack Osbourne: 18.8% of bets
- Martin Kemp: 14.9% of bets
Alex Apati from Ladbrokes noted, “Angry Ginge is clearly the one to beat Down Under.” He also mentioned Jack Osbourne’s growing popularity might surprise viewers as the series progresses.
Eddie Kadi’s Background
Despite being seen as an outsider in the betting odds at 50/1, Eddie Kadi is no stranger to reality TV. He previously participated in the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2023, where he was eliminated fourth.
Kadi is well-known for his work in media, presenting BBC 1Extra’s Official UK Afrobeats Charts Show and contributing to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Fighting Talk. His comedy career took off when he performed at the O2 arena in 2010, and he has since toured internationally.
Eddie’s Motivation for Joining
Eddie expressed enthusiasm about participating in I’m A Celebrity, driven by a desire to inspire his daughter. He remarked, “Raising a daughter is beautiful, and my daughter is extremely excited.” He believes that being crowned “King of the Jungle” would make her proud.
I’m A Celebrity 2025 premiered on November 16, airing on ITV1 and ITVX, culminating in the journey of these contestants as they navigate the jungle’s trials.
