Meet the cast of Celebrity Bear Hunt on Netflix

There’s a rumble in the jungle. There’s a whisper in the trees. The celebrities are waking up. And rustling the leaves. No, it’s not a new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! but hotly-anticipated reality competition Celebrity Bear Hunt. The name of the game is simple enough: 12 unassuming celebrities are dropped into the middle of the Costa Rican rainforest, where they’ll have to muster up all their smarts, skills and courage to survive.

We know what you’re thinking. You’ve seen it all before. So, what makes this show so different to its reality predecessors? Well, getting through another day in the jungle isn’t the biggest test that these celebrities have to face. If the stars fail to impress expert adventurer Bear Grylls, then they’ll find themselves in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game of survival as they’re hunted down one by one by the big man himself. That’s when the real fun begins.

Not only that, but with reports circulating about interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s death-defying challenge during the competition’s run and Strictly judge Shirley Ballas describing her experience as “one of the scariest things I’ve ever done” on her socials, we know we’re about to witness an entire new chapter in the book of reality TV. Don’t miss Celebrity Bear Hunt from Wednesday 5 February in Apps > Netflix. Meanwhile, get to know the cast ahead of the series launch date and find out how we think they’ll get on in the wilderness.

Who: Mel B

Famous for: Being 1/5 of the Spice Girls, the bestselling girl group of all time.

Instagram: @officialmelb

Chances of survival: Fuelled by girl power, we reckon Mel could easily outwit Bear by using her extensive collection of leopard print to blend into the jungle.

Who: Shirley Ballas

Famous for: Acting as the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing.

Instagram: @shirleyballas

Chances of survival: With those dancing credentials, Shirley will surely twirl, fox trot, waltz and cha-cha-cha over any tricky obstacles or traps that Bear sets.

Who: Danny Cipriani

Famous for: Playing rugby for England.

Instagram: @dannycipriani87

Chances of survival: Come on, Danny used to tackle big, burly opponents on a regular basis. The real question is: will Bear survive after an encounter with Danny?

Who: Zuhair Hassan aka Big Zuu

Famous for: Cooking up a storm for his celebrity pals on Big Zuu’s Big Eats.

Instagram: @itsbigzuu

Chances of survival: Big Zuu’s culinary skills are invaluable, and we can see him foraging for raw ingredients before whipping up something delicious in a makeshift pot.

Who: Leomie Anderson

Famous for: She hosts makeup star reality competition Glow Up and was the first Black British model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel.

Instagram: @leomieanderson

Chances of survival: Leomie’s not only survived but thrived in the cutthroat world of fashion, proving that she’ll easily adapt to jungle life while looking effortlessly fab.

Who: Boris Becker

Famous for: Being a former world No. 1 tennis star.

Instagram: @borisbeckerofficial

Chances of survival: As a three-time Wimbledon champion, Boris knows how to stay calm under pressure and keep his head in the game.

Who: Joe Thomas

Famous for: Playing Simon Cooper, aka 1/4 of The Inbetweeners crew.

Instagram: @itsjoethomas

Chances of survival: If Joe’s anything like Simon who was at the bottom of his school’s food chain, he could run into trouble quite quickly.

Who: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

Famous for: Hosting interior design series Changing Rooms.

Instagram: @llewelynbowen

Chances of survival: We think that Laurence’s expert understanding of the colour wheel will help him master the art of camouflage. Celebrities, take note!

Who: Steph McGovern

Famous for: Presenting lunchtime chat show Steph’s Packed Lunch.

Instagram: @stephlunch

Chances of survival: As a quick-thinking journalist, Steph could have what it takes to stay one step ahead of Bear. Bonus points if she brings her own packed lunch (we’ll see ourselves out).

Who: Kola Bokinni

Famous for: His roles in smash-hit series Ted Lasso and Top Boy.

Instagram: @kolabokinni

Chances of survival: As a runner-up on Celebrity Race Across The World, Kola makes surviving without the help of modern conveniences look like a piece of cake.

Who: Lottie Moss

Famous for: Her modelling career and being the half-sister of Kate Moss.

Instagram: lottiemossxo

Chances of survival: Having a super famous sibling has its perks, so this could be an opportunity for Lottie to come into her own and show us what she’s made of.

Who: Una Healy

Famous for: Being a former member of UK pop group The Saturdays.

Instagram: @unahealy

Chances of survival: Succeeding in the music industry takes hard work, dedication and resilience, and we reckon that Una’s got heaps of the stuff, any day of the week...

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