First, let’s talk about the veterans. This year, we’ve got a former soap star who last acted in 1997, and a pop star from a band that had exactly one hit—and that hit was about a fruit. Yes, a fruit. They’re here to “prove something,” which apparently means surviving without a hairdryer for two weeks.
Then there’s the 72-year-old comedian who hasn’t told a new joke since the Berlin Wall fell. He’s going to spend his time grumbling about the younger campmates and trying to trade his false teeth for an extra blanket. Spoiler: it won’t work.
The "Who?" Factor: The YouTuber and the Reality Spinoff Star
Every jungle needs a cast member that makes you Google them frantically. This year, that’s a TikTok dancer who has 12 million followers but zero recognizable dance moves. She’ll spend Day One crying about a spider, and Day Three teaching everyone a dance that goes nowhere.
Also joining: a woman who was on a boat in another reality show four years ago. She’s famous for being famous for being on a boat. That’s it. She’ll probably try to start a revolution over who gets the last piece of soggy bread.
