Overview
- ITV has confirmed McGarty in the 2025 cast, with the live launch set for 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 16.
- The former EastEnders star says she has faced anxiety and depression for four to five years and is determined not to let it stop her.
- She reports therapy and medication have helped her manage symptoms, though she accepts the possibility of difficult days in camp.
- McGarty frames the show as a new chapter after 16 years playing Whitney Dean and as a personal challenge she previously felt unable to take on.
- She cites strong family support and plans to use her platform to spotlight mental-health issues, even sharing a lighthearted ‘training’ video before entering the jungle.