At a glance:
- Seven Network has announced that I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia is joining its production slate in 2027.
- Ten cancelled the show in May 2026 after 12 seasons.
- On 22 October 2026, Seven confirmed that Ricki-Lee and Jim Jefferies will be the hosts of the revamped show.
Fans of the popular reality series I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Australia were relieved when the news broke that Seven picked up the show. Now, we can reveal that the new hosts of the show have been unveiled: Ricki-Lee and Jim Jefferies!
Multi-platinum-selling, ARIA-nominated recording artist Ricki-Lee (Australian Idol, Nova 96.9 Breakfast) and comedian Jim Jefferies (The 1% Club Australia) are the new faces of the jungle and are gearing up to torment a fresh crop of celebrities in a brand new season coming in 2027.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be heading to Africa for the very first time to host one of the most iconic shows in the world,” said Rikki in a statement. “I’m such a massive fan and it’s a huge honour. And to be doing it alongside the incredible Jim Jefferies makes it even better! For years I’ve watched on from the comfort of my couch and now I get to experience it up close and personal – while standing comfortably off to the side with Jim. Watching our favourite celebrities squirm their way through some absolutely horrific challenges is gonna be a wild ride.”
“When Seven asked if I’d like to spend weeks in the African jungle watching celebrities eat strange things and embarrass themselves on national television, I couldn’t say yes fast enough,” Jim said. “It sounds like my ideal holiday. And who better to go into the wild with than Ricki-Lee? I can’t wait!”
Earlier this year, Ten announced that it was dropping the show from its slate, citing budgetary issues. Hosts Julia Morris and Robert Irwin both weighed in on the cancellation.
“I’m A Celebrity, and our whole jungle family who make this show have made it the best working experience of my lifetime,” said 2026 Gold Logie nominee Julia Morris. “I have loved every moment and will be forever grateful to Beverley and the whole team at Network 10 for not only believing in this show but nurturing it for 12 years. And to our jungle family watching from home, we love you.”
She had some kind words for the incoming hosts, writing:
“These two absolutely glorious humans are off to the job of a lifetime. The ceremonial Knobkerrie is in the best of hands. Love you both & can’t even BELIEVE the high levels of fun you are about to have!!!! South Africa, up around Limpopo… is paradise. Chookas for a brilliant series. Let’s go!!”
Robert only hosted three seasons before its cancellation, but called it a “privilege”.
“We have had the honour of sharing incredible stories and create a platform to shine a light on amazing charities that our celebrities have supported along the way,” Robert said in a statement. “And to do it all alongside my co-host, and friend, Julia Morris, made it a truly life-changing experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.”
Since then, rumours swirled about whether anyone would pick up the show. The original version of the show from the UK actually films in Australia, so it seemed inevitable that another network would obtain the franchise. Now we know that it’s coming to Seven in 2027.
It adds to Seven’s popular reality TV show slate, which includes Farmer Wants a Wife, The Voice, Australian Idol, My Reno Rules, and Dancing with the Stars.
Former I’m A Celebrity host Dr Chris Brown left the Ten network for Seven last year and currently hosts My Reno Rules. Many fans speculated that he might return to helm the show, but he is actually heading up a new show, Once In A Lifetime. In this series, he takes celebrities and personalities on “awe-inspiring wildlife journeys across the globe”
However, some are still pitching Chris to be a contestant:
“Might be time Dr Chris Brown be a contestant!!” one fan wrote on the Seven announcement of the show.
Chef Miguel Maestre tagged Chris with a laughing emoji.
Julia is off to film the 2023 season of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!, co-hosting the show alongside Dr Chris Brown. (Credit: (Image: Ten))
Robert took over from Chris as host after he left, telling The Weekly in an interview that Chris gave him great advice as he stepped into the role.
“I have gotten a lot of really great advice [from Dr Chris],” Robert shared in the interview. “We are similar. A lot of what our exchanges have been around is cameras – what lens do you use here or what do you do there? The photography community is actually quite tight-knit, so there are a lot of conversations around that. And at the moment, jumping into [I’m a Celebrity…] I am very much open to advice!”
The most recent season of I’m A Celebrity copped a lot of criticism for not being live. In contrast to previous seasons, it was pre-recorded, meaning it wasn’t as interactive with viewers back home.
There’s no word on whether Seven will continue this format.
However, Miguel Maestre also fuelled rumours of who could be taking part: “I heard a little bird saying they’ll get all the winners for first show.”
Along with the announcement, Seven released a video saying that the popular show had found a “new home” and is coming in 2027:
