Celebrity Hunted 2026 cast – who is starring in new series of Channel 4 show?

CELEBRITY Hunted is back for series 7, with a star-studded line-up featuring Love Island legends and Strictly stalwarts. Here’s everything you need to know about the volunteer ‘fugitives’ evading British intelligence officers in this year’s sensational show. The cast of Celebrity Hunted 2026 Credit: Channel 4 The series where celebs try to outfox the law is back with a bang, and this year’s instalment promises to be the most exciting yet. Director of programmes for Shine TV, Matt Bennett, said: “Celebrity Hunted is the only TV series – alongside its cousin, Hunted – which continues to remind us of the powers of the state in an entertaining and engaging way. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! “This is our most ambitious series yet, beginning with a breath-taking aerial launch amongst the skyscrapers of London, then a daring escape at the end of the run for any who evade capture… with a great deal of entertaining mischief in between.” Factual entertainment commissioning editor for Channel 4, Ian Dunkley, added: ”When celebrities go on the run and are forced to engage the help of us mere mortals, chaos and comedy inevitably ensue. read more on celebrity hunted “Hunted down by a motivated team of police and security professionals, this series reveals what it takes to remain hidden when everybody knows what you look like.’’ Who is in the Cast of Celebrity Hunted 2026? Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu Strictly Come Dancing duo Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are going on the run Credit: Colin Hutton / Channel 4 / Shine Strictly Come Dancing buddies Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are heading up the class of 2026. They regularly describe their relationship like that of a brother and sister, and go on tour together even when they are not on Strictly duties. Amy recently battled breast cancer and returned to work following her recovery. Most read in TV She has been a Strictly dancer since 2017, while Carlos joined back in 2022. JJ Chalmers and Sophie Morgan JJ Chalmers and Sophie Morgan team up to outrun the hunters Credit: Colin Hutton / Channel 4 / Shine More than one of Amy’s old Strictly partners appears in this year’s cast, with JJ Chalmers – who danced with her in 2020 – joining forces with disability advocate Sophie Morgan. The Scot is an Invictus Games medallist who was badly hurt in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2011 while serving with the Royal Marines. Told he might never walk again, he has since built a broadcasting career fronting sports coverage including the Olympics. Sophie, who was paralysed in a car crash aged 18, is a presenter and influencer who campaigns on disability awareness. Brian Conley and Lucy Conley Brian Conley takes on the challenge alongside his daughter Lucy Credit: Colin Hutton / Channel 4 / Shine The first of this year’s family pairings comes in the shape of Brian Conley and his daughter Lucy. She has followed in her father’s footsteps and is also a comedian. Brian remains best known for his TV work including The Brian Conley Show. He was also partnered with Amy on Strictly back in 2017 – the dancer’s debut year on the show. Chris Taylor and Toby Aromolaran Love Island’s Chris Taylor and Toby Aromolaran swap the villa for life as outlaws Credit: Colin Hutton / Channel 4 / Shine Chris Taylor and Toby Aromolaran are more accustomed to lounging around in a Majorcan villa than escaping law enforcement. Both found fame on Love Island – Chris in 2019 and Toby in 2021 – and each has built a reality TV career since. Chris has gone on to appear on shows including Celebs Go Dating and Love Island: All Stars. Toby has featured on Celebrity Ex On The Beach and various Love Island spin-offs. Jen Brister and Laura Smyth Comedians Jen Brister and Laura Smyth are teaming up to outfox British intelligence Credit: Colin Hutton / Channel 4 / Shine Comedians Jen Brister and Laura Smyth are also taking on challenge of outrunning the state. Jen is a stand-up, writer and actor whose television credits take in Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and QI. Laura won the Funny Women Award in 2019 and hosts the Shouldn’t Laugh But podcast. She also popped up as Glenda in Richard Gadd’s Netflix hit Baby Reindeer. Scarlette Douglas and Stuart Douglas Scarlette Douglas is joined by her brother Stuart for the chase of a lifetime Credit: Colin Hutton / Channel 4 / Shine Rounding off this year’s line-up, I’m A Celeb star Scarlette Douglas is teaming up with her brother Stuart for a go at life as an outlaw. As well as her 2022 jungle stint, Scarlette is best known for fronting A Place In The Sun, which she joined in 2015. Stuart is a former footballer who moved into presenting, and the siblings regularly appear on screen together. The pair hosted Channel 4 show Can’t Sell, Must Sell in 2025, and have also presented Worst House On The Street. Comment now