I'm A Celebrity… South Africa 2026: Odds On Who Will Win All-Stars Series 2

By Mark Fordham

Mar 26th, 2026 8:46 AM EDT

I’m a Celebrity South Africa is ready to hit your screens with the second series of the popular all-star format. That means you’ll get your fill of some of your favourite former contestants for just under three weeks in April! 

Unlike the normal show every festive period, this is pre-recorded in South Africa months in advance so no betting sites have odds on. But what would the odds be if there were, I hear you ask? At Bookies.com, we have come up with fictional odds on who might be crowned king or queen of the jungle (possibly for a second time!) at the live final on 24 April.

The action gets under way on ITV on 6 April, so now’s the perfect time to get the lowdown on the contestants this year.

Is Sir Mo Farah The Favourite?

Everyone loves Sir Mo Farah after he brought the house down on that magnificent Super Saturday at London 2012. The double Olympic champion might feel he has some unfinished business after he took part in the Covid series in 2020, where he finished fifth. He is sure to be extremely likeable among the contestants, but whether he can be the star attraction remains to be seen. 

Scarlett Moffatt has ruled the roost once before, and perhaps she can do so again some 10 years after her crowning glory. The former Gogglebox star has gone from strength-to-strength in her broadcast career since and is likely to be another hugely popular contestant. 

Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts was another who did really well in her first stint in the jungle in 2012. She now has a loyal fanbase from her Heart FM show and has relatability that will likely do well.

Can Harry Redknapp Win a Second Time?

Harry Redknapp was one of the most popular contestants we’ve ever seen in the jungle, when he romped to victory regaling the nation with his stories about his football managing days and wife Sandra. If he wasn’t a late arrival to the jungle, he could be pushing Farah for favouritism, but being late to the party could prove terminal to his chances. 

Adam Thomas, Gemma Collins and David Haye all have big social followings and will likely have the popularity of a lot of people, but it could be that their popularity isn’t broad enough to win the overall final.

Could Any Outsiders Cause a Shock?

Jimmy Bullard was the first to be voted out in his series, and he’s going to be one of the late arrivals to the camp. That doesn’t scream contender, but his social media following has really rocketed since being in the jungle in 2014. Out of any of them, he could be the one to cause an upset. 

Can Beverley Callard and Craig Charles bring the soap opera drama to the camp in South Africa? Charles was a contestant the same year as Bullard but was forced home early due to the sad passing of his brother. Callard was another who took part in the 2020 Covid series and is sure to be looking forward to a full stint this time around.

Seann Walsh's popularity is at a higher ebb this time around than when he took part last time, and his natural comedic skills could endear him to his campmates and the general public. Sinitta always provides the gossip that all the viewers know and love, and we expect much the same this time around from the acclaimed singer.

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Mark Fordham

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Mark spent over a decade as a sports reporter and editor with Goal.com and Bleacher Report. He is now a Content Editor at Bookies.com covering all manner of sports from the Premier League and cricket to the NBA and NFL, and is our resident EPL tipster. Mark also has years of experience working with all things online casino, and knows a good one from a bad one.

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