Key Takeaways
- Season 12 of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026 premiered on Sunday, 18 January on Channel 10.
- The series airs at 7:30pm Monday-Wednesday and 7pm on Sunday, and is filmed in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
- The I’m A Celebrity cast includes Robert Irwin as host, alongside contestants such as Rachel Hunter, Luke Bateman, and Mia Fevola.
- The show features a mix of challenges, trials, and campfire-side confessions, with the last celebrity standing earning a cash prize for their chosen charity and the title of King or Queen of the Jungle.
- Two mystery contestants will join the cast, bringing the total number of contestants to 13.
Introduction to the Show
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026 premiered on Sunday, 18 January on Channel 10, with a new season of challenges, trials, and campfire-side confessions. The show is filmed in South Africa’s Kruger National Park and features a mix of celebrities competing to earn stars that translate into meals for their campmates and bragging rights for themselves. The last celebrity standing will earn a cash prize for their chosen charity and the coveted title of King or Queen of the Jungle. This year’s cast includes a diverse range of contestants, from former NRL player Luke Bateman to international supermodel Rachel Hunter, and NFL royalty Mia Fevola.
The Hosts
Robert Irwin, fresh from his Dancing With The Stars triumph in the U.S., is back on our screens to co-host the 2026 season alongside comedy royalty Lady Julia Morris. Their chemistry will set the tone for a season where nothing is off-limits, from creepy-crawly trials to heartfelt campfire-side confessions. Robert Irwin sounded eager to move ahead from the joys of Dancing With the Stars, saying "Get ready, celebs, we’re ready to tango! (Actually I’m not ready to tango)." He is looking forward to the change of scene and the opportunity to push the contestants to their limits. Lady Julia Morris said she was thrilled to be returning with Irwin’s star on the rise, saying "To get to present a show I love, alongside one of the biggest superstars in the world right now, is the purest of joys."
The Contestants
The I’m A Celebrity cast includes 11 confirmed contestants, with two mystery contestants joining the cast tonight, bringing the total to 13. Luke Bateman, a former NRL player turned social media sensation, is competing in the show, saying "In some very exciting news, I’ll be trading the Australian outback for the African Jungle. I’m very excited to see what Robert and Julia have cooked up for me." Rachel Hunter, a New Zealand-born supermodel, is trading runways for rugged terrain, bringing her decades-long spotlight career to the trial gauntlet. Mia Fevola, influencer and daughter of AFL great Brendan Fevola, brings youthful fearlessness to the fore, and is part of the Fevola family’s I’m A Celebrity dynasty. Other contestants include Concetta Caristo, a radio host and comedian, Gary Sweet, a character actor, Deni Hines, a singer and reality TV royalty, Nath Valvo, a stand-up comedian, Rebekah Elmaloglou, a soap star, Barry Williams, an American sitcom legend, and Dyson Heppell, a former AFL star.
The Show’s Format
I’m A Celebrity is a reality TV series that drops famous people into the unforgiving wilds of Kruger National Park in South Africa, where comfort is scarce, and trials are brutal. Celebrities compete in gruelling challenges — often involving insects, heights and stomach-churning wildlife — to earn stars that translate into meals for their campmates and bragging rights for themselves. The show is a test of endurance, physical and mental strength, and the ability to work together as a team. The contestants will face challenges such as eating insects, navigating obstacles, and completing tasks in the dark, all while living in the harsh conditions of the African jungle.
Where to Watch
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026 premieres Sunday, 18 January, airing on Channel 10 and 10 Play at 7pm. New episodes will drop on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm, plus a special Sunday night slot at 7pm. The show is available to stream on 10 Play, and fans can follow the contestants’ journey on social media using the hashtag #ImACelebrityAU.
Conclusion
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026 is set to be an exciting season, with a diverse range of contestants and challenges that will push them to their limits. With Robert Irwin and Lady Julia Morris as hosts, the show is sure to be entertaining and engaging, with plenty of surprises along the way. The contestants will face tough trials, harsh conditions, and each other, all in the hopes of winning the coveted title of King or Queen of the Jungle and a cash prize for their chosen charity. Don’t miss out on the action, tune in to Channel 10 or stream on 10 Play to follow the journey of the I’m A Celebrity contestants.
