Craig is returning to the ITV problem present over a decade after his first look
Craig Charles on I’m A Celeb All Stars 2026(Image: ITV)
Following the success of its debut sequence in 2023 I’m A Celebrity… South Africa returns for a model new sequence this month on ITV, ITVX, STV & STV Player. The all-star model of the enduring I’m A Celebrity format will as soon as once more deliver collectively among the most memorable campmates from sequence passed by, as they return to take a look at themselves in model new trials.
Craig Charles is one of the celebrities confirmed by ITV for the show. When the actor and DJ took half within the Australian jungle greater than 10 years in the past, he famously had to go away after simply 4 days following the tragic loss of life of his brother, Dean.
He spoke beforehand about how Dean had tried to contract him earlier than he joined the ITV present. Speaking to The Big Issue, Craig mentioned: “If I could have one last conversation with anyone it would be my brother Dean. He tried to get hold of me just before I went into the jungle.
“We’d not spoken for just a few years, there was a household falling out. And I simply thought, ‘You know what, I’ll go away it, go and do the jungle factor and I’ll come out and we’ll all be collectively for Christmas.'”
He continued: “And he died whereas I used to be over there… The physician mentioned: ‘I’ve received some horrible information to inform you, Craig. Your brother Dean has handed away.’ So I had to get on a airplane right away. He was so far-off. And it took so lengthy to get again. I’d have beloved to have had a dialog with him. I’d have beloved to have made up.”
Sharing the information about his new stint within the jungle, Craig posted to Facebook: “Big information! I’m again on I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! in South Africa and you’ll catch all of the motion on ITV from Monday April 6! It’s going to be wild, hilarious, and filled with surprises – cannot await you to see it!”
Craig who has skilled success as each an actor and DJ, told the ECHO in 2023 about his upbringing in Liverpool, he mentioned: “My dad arrived in England in 1958, he arrived at Liverpool Docks with a pocketful of change and a bag filled with information.
“I used to be born in 1964 so whereas Liverpool was swinging to The Beatles, our home was transferring to a distinct groove with issues like Harry Belafonte, Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles.”
Craig additionally credited his Merseyside roots for shaping his pursuits. He mentioned: “Hanging around Granby and going to the Boogaloo, you were listening to people like Earth Wind and Fire and Funkadelic so there were a lot of influences.
“There’s so many influences in Liverpool as a result of it is a port metropolis and it is had immigrants there for a really very long time. Especially in Liverpool 8 since you thought it was us towards the world.”
Craig is best known for his roles as Dave Lister within the science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf and Lloyd Mullaney in Coronation Street (2005–2015). He offered the gladiator-style recreation present Robot Wars from 1998 to 2004, and narrated the comedy endurance present Takeshi’s Castle.
Charles has appeared in all twelve series of Red Dwarf, as well as Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2020). He is is one of only two cast members to appear in every episode of Red Dwarf to date.
The TV star first appeared on tv as a efficiency poet, which led to minor presenting roles. Charles has hosted The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC radio since 2002, and performs DJ units at quite a few golf equipment and festivals internationally.
In September 2015, he left Coronation Street after ten years of acting, to film new episodes of Red Dwarf and to continue his BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2 broadcasting. Speaking about his decision to leave the soap, he told OK Magazine: “My brother died after I was on I’m a Celeb. He was solely 52. I believed, ‘If I died abruptly, would I be proud of what I’d achieved?’
“The honest answer was no. So I promised myself I’d have new adventures. I wouldn’t have been able to do half the stuff I’ve done if I’d stayed in Coronation Street.”
Despite big success throughout various professions, Craig has by no means forgotten his roots. He mentioned he’s “proud to be a Scouser” as he was inducted into the Liverpool Legends Hall of Fame final yr.
The Liverpool Beatles Museum on Mathew Street welcomed an entire host of celebrities on Thursday, November 20 2025 as a part of the opening of the “Liverpool Legends Hall of Fame”.
Craig Charles was among the many group of “legends” who have been invited to participate by offering distinctive gadgets for the exhibition as a logo for their dazzling careers.
Charles went to college with Roag Best, who owns the Liverpool Beatles Museum on Mathew Street. Telling the ECHO why he agreed to donate one thing for the show, he mentioned: “It’s Liverpool isn’t it.”
He continued: “I went to school with Roag who owns the museum and he phoned me up and said he wanted me to be one of the Liverpool Legends.”
Craig determined to donate his iconic Robot Wars jacket. He mentioned: “I don’t wear the Robot Wars jacket, that would be odd wouldn’t it. I don’t walk around the street wearing that so I gave it to them and it’s such an honour really.”
In his private life, Craig has spoken overtly about health points he has confronted. He told the ECHO in an exclusive interview in 2023 about how he has had stents fitted since he suffered a coronary heart assault various years in the past. After he recovered from the health setback Craig informed the ECHO how he now has a brand new lease of life.
Craig defined he suffers with the identical coronary heart situation his brother Dean died from in 2014. He mentioned: “It’s the narrowing of the arteries that leads to the heart and they said it was genetic at the time and I should go and get it checked out.
“I simply ignored them and received on with my life however then I had the identical factor.” Craig is taking advantage of his new life, as he’s nonetheless bursting with vitality and busier than ever.
