Former Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney could be preparing for a dramatic change of scenery, with reports suggesting she may be heading to Australia to take part in the 2026 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. The Claire Sweeney I’m A Celebrity speculation has grown after reports that she has pulled out of a dream theatre role to make the jungle possible.
Sweeney, best known to soap fans for portraying Cassie Plummer on Coronation Street, is rumoured to be among the celebrities preparing to face this year’s Bushtucker Trials in the ITV reality show hosted by Ant and Dec. Her departure from Coronation Street was announced in January, with the actress preparing to leave the cobbles after her run as Cassie.
A Dream Role on Hold?
If the speculation proves accurate, her possible jungle adventure could come at a significant professional cost. According to The Sun, Sweeney may have to temporarily step away from her role as Miss Hannigan in Annie the Musical to accommodate the filming schedule. The actress is currently involved in the production’s UK and Ireland tour, but the report claims she could miss several scheduled performances.
One theatre venue in Woking has reportedly confirmed that Claire is no longer expected to appear there as previously planned. The detail has only added to the belief that her jungle move is real — though neither ITV nor Sweeney’s representatives have confirmed her participation.
Waiting for Confirmation
Digital Spy has contacted the actress’s representatives for comment, but confirmation of her involvement in the reality series is still awaited. Until ITV or Sweeney herself confirms the news, her participation remains speculation — but the possibility has certainly got fans talking.
Sweeney is named in the reported twelve-strong lineup for the series, which begins on Monday, 16 November, alongside Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page, Ade Adepitan and Leomie Anderson. If the reports are correct, she could soon be trading the bright lights of the theatre for the unpredictable challenges of the Australian jungle.
Sources: MyMixSpace / The Sun reporting (6 Nov 2026); Hello Rayo (6 Nov 2026); LADbible (2 Nov 2026).
