# I'm A Celebrity reality series updates

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> Updated: 2026-10-22T05:55:48.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Developments regarding the reality series ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ involve changes to hosting, locations, and network announcements.

In the United Kingdom, ITV announced the return of the series for autumn, hosted by Ant and Dec, with filming continuing in Australia. ITV also revealed a new spin-off titled ‘The Wild Frontier,’ set in Canada, which is scheduled to air next year.

In Australia, the Seven Network announced that singer Ricki-Lee and comedian Jim Jefferies will serve as the new co-hosts for the 2027 season. This upcoming season will be filmed in the South African jungle. The new hosting duo replaces Robert Irwin, who reportedly stepped away due to international television commitments in the United States.

## Claims

- Ricki-Lee and Jim Jefferies are the new co-hosts of ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new season will film in the South African jungle. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The show is set to premiere on Seven and 7plus in 2027. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The announcement was made at the Seven Media Group’s 2027 Upfronts. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Robert Irwin decided not to continue hosting the show. (single source)
- Robert Irwin has growing television commitments in the United States. (single source)
- Robert Irwin reportedly did not want to host without Julia Morris. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Ricki-Lee and Jim Jefferies named new hosts for I’m A Celebrity

Singer Ricki-Lee and comedian Jim Jefferies will host ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ in 2027, filming in South Africa following Robert Irwin’s departure.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ricki-lee-and-jim-jefferies-named-new-hosts-for-im-a-celebrity

### 2026-10-16: ITV announces return of I'm A Celebrity and new spin-off

ITV has confirmed the return of ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’ this autumn, with rumors circulating about potential stars like Wayne Rooney and Jesy Nelson.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/itv-announces-return-of-im-a-celebrity-and-new-spin-off

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