Mariella Frostrup, 64, hopes to be a role model for older women on this year's I'm a Celebrity

Published: 18:54 EST, 14 November 2026 | Updated: 19:11 EST, 14 November 2026 As one of I’m A Celebrity’s oldest female stars, Mariella Frostrup hopes to inspire middle-aged women to challenge themselves.The 64-year-old journalist is relishing switching off from the outside world.Speaking about her decision to sign up, she said: ‘One of the things that appealed to me was the whole digital detox, away from everything. As one of I’m A Celebrity’s oldest female stars, Mariella Frostrup hopes to inspire middle-aged women to challenge themselves‘For me, the real challenge is going to be just trying to chill out, face my fears and hopefully show other women in middle age that challenging yourself is a good idea at this time in life.’Being older has given her more confidence to say yes to opportunities like I’m A Celebrity, which she has been asked to do several times.‘That’s something that happens in middle age, where you get a little bit more devil-may-care.’Though terrified of the trials, she said pushing herself is the point. ‘Every now and again it’s a good thing to step out of your comfort zone.’