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Claire Sweeney reportedly in talks to join I'm A Celebrity
Actress Claire Sweeney is reportedly in advanced talks to join I'm A Celebrity this year, the ITV reality show filmed in the Australian jungle.
Jesy Nelson has withdrawn from the planned line-up just weeks before the series launch.
Reports say Nelson stepped back to care for her twin daughters, who have spinal muscular atrophy type 1.
Sweeney is known for roles in Brookside and Coronation Street, and recently left Coronation Street to tour in the musical Annie.
ITV is still deciding the final line-up, and Sweeney has reportedly met with its bosses and made room in her schedule.
If selected, she would travel to Australia for the show.
Claire Sweeney is reportedly in advanced talks to join this year’s I’m A Celebrity line-up.
A source quoted by The Sun said Sweeney had held multiple meetings with ITV bosses and cleared her diary for a possible trip to Australia.
ITV is still deciding the final line-up, according to the report.
The report follows Jesy Nelson’s withdrawal from the show and reports that Mariella Frostrup is also in advanced talks.
- Who
- Claire Sweeney is reportedly in talks to join the show.
- What
- She may join this year’s I’m A Celebrity line-up.
- When
- The report was published on 30 October 2026. The series launch is described as being just weeks away.
- Where
- The show’s jungle location is in Australia.
- Why
- The report says Sweeney has a gap in her schedule after stepping back from Coronation Street and is a fan of the show.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sweeney stepped back from Coronation Street, according to the report.
Reports said ITV was in advanced talks with Mariella Frostrup after Jesy Nelson withdrew.
The Daily Mail reported that Sweeney was also in advanced talks to join the line-up.
- Reported status
- Advanced talks to join I’m A Celebrity
- Reported meetings
- Multiple meetings with ITV bosses
- Potential destination
- Australia
- Previous soap role
- Cassie Plummer in Coronation Street
What people are saying
Claire is a massive I'm A Celeb fan and has always fancied her chances in the jungle.
Claire has had multiple meetings now with ITV bosses and has cleared her diary to make sure she's free to make the journey to Australia if she makes the final cut.
ITV are currently deciding their final line-up but Claire has a great chance.