I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Television |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | ITV Studios Australia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Julia Morris (host), Robert Irwin (host), Chris Brown (former host) |
| Products | Reality television programming |
| Owner | Network 10, ITV Studios Australia |
| Website | 10play |
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (commonly referred to as I'm a Celebrity) is an Australian reality television program broadcast on Network 10. It is an adaptation of the British series bearing the same title. The show places celebrities in a jungle setting with limited amenities, where they undertake various challenges to earn food and comforts. Participants compete for a $100,000 reward, which is donated to a charity of their choice.
The production is primarily located in Kruger National Park, South Africa, and is created by ITV Studios Australia. The current hosts are Julia Morris and Robert Irwin, with Chris Brown having co-hosted until 2023. The series is available on Network 10 and its high-definition channel, 10 HD.
Production
On 16 July 2015, the show was confirmed for a second season, which debuted on 31 January 2016. This season introduced a companion program titled I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Now!, broadcast on Eleven following each main episode. The spin-off was hosted by comedian and former contestant Joel Creasey alongside Heather Maltman, known from The Bachelor Australia 3. However, due to insufficient viewer numbers, this companion series was discontinued in subsequent seasons. On 1 August 2016, the series received renewal for a third season with Morris and Brown reprising their hosting roles; it premiered on 29 January 2017. The fourth installment aired from 28 January to 12 March 2018.
The fifth season launched on 13 January 2019 and was reduced to a four-week duration from the previous six weeks. In addition to the main episodes, an hour-long companion show titled I'm A Celebrity: 'Saturday Schoolies'' aired Saturdays at 7 pm. Hosted by Scott Tweedie, it featured celebrities completing tasks to win the 'golden lunchbox'. On 7 February 2019, the program was renewed for a sixth season, which premiered on 5 January 2020.
In May 2020, Network 10 announced renewal for a seventh season and later confirmed in August that it would be broadcast in 2021 despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to travel restrictions, there was uncertainty about filming locations; however, in November 2020, production was confirmed near Murwillumbah, New South Wales, a site previously utilized by international editions. This season premiered on 3 January 2021.
The eighth season was declared in August 2021 and began airing on 3 January 2022. Following that, the ninth season was renewed in October 2022 and premiered on 2 April 2023.
In February 2023, co-host Brown signed with Seven Network and exited Network 10 after the conclusion of the 2023 season. By September, reports suggested that Robert Irwin, son of Steve Irwin, would take over Brown’s hosting duties starting in 2024. Network 10 confirmed the tenth season renewal during their October upfronts, announcing Irwin as co-host alongside Julia Morris; this season is scheduled to premiere on 24 March 2024. The series received renewal for an eleventh season in September 2024, set to debut on 19 January 2025 with Morris and Irwin returning as hosts.
The program employs the same theme music as its British counterpart, composed by Grant Buckerfield and incorporating elements sampled from "Africano" by Earth, Wind & Fire and "Get Out of the House!" by Boom Crash Opera.
Format
The program showcases famous individuals cohabiting in a purpose-built jungle camp, cut off from the outside environment. Participants vie for a $100,000 prize, which is donated to a charity they select, along with a personal appearance fee. Some contestants, often chosen through public voting, take part in challenges involving native wildlife to earn food and comforts for the group. Each week, one or more participants are eliminated based on viewer votes. Contestants may also opt to withdraw by declaring "I'm a celebrity...get me out of here!", though doing so significantly reduces their payment. Additional contestants, known as "intruders," join during the season, and starting from the second season, some appear temporarily as guests. The ultimate winner is determined by a final public vote and receives the title "King or Queen of the Jungle."
Bushtucker trials
Daily trials test contestants' physical and mental skills to secure meals for their fellow campmates. Successful participants earn stars, each symbolizing one meal.
- Sunday Slam: Featured in the fifth season, this challenge was an extensive obstacle course completed either solo or head-to-head when camps were divided. Completing the course awarded a 'slam' of meals; failure resulted in minimal or no food. The trial consisted of two segments—The Course and The Slammer—with the time taken on the first part influencing the difficulty level of The Slammer. Obstacles included a slippery slide, electric forest, spinning turntable, twin spinning logs, mole hole, feathering chambers, and boulder dash.
- Superhero Sundays: Debuting in season 6, these Sunday challenges involved teams of celebrities undertaking superhero-themed tasks such as Dreadmill, The Scariest Trial We've Ever Done!, and Buns of Steel.
Celebrity chest challenges
Certain celebrities participate in the celebrity chest challenge aiming to win luxury items for their campmates. Each successful task yields a chest; however, camp members must answer a question correctly to claim the prize inside. Failure results in receiving a humorous consolation prize. These luxury goods are "donated" by celebrities outside the camp.
Secret mission
Some contestants are assigned covert missions that must be completed without alerting others. Successfully accomplishing these tasks results in rewards.
Mystery box
At intervals, a mystery box is delivered to the camp containing various gifts for the participants.
Immunity challenges
Introduced in season 5, immunity challenges are more demanding than Bushtucker Trials. Winners earn protection from public voting and cannot be evicted.
Broadcast
The series is broadcast Sunday through Thursday at 7:30 pm, with weekly evictions occurring on Sundays (except during the first week). Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin from an adjacent studio, it airs live in states observing AEDT and delayed in other regions to accommodate time zones. Season 8 was notable for being the first live broadcast outside Daylight Savings Time, including Queensland alongside South East states; other areas receive delayed broadcasts.
The Fallout Zone
During the inaugural season, an extra live stream called The Fallout Zone (FOZ) was available online for one hour immediately following the main broadcast on Ten’s website and app. Comedian Sam Mac alongside producer Ciaran "The Butcher" Flannery hosted this segment, which invited audience interaction through Twitter using the hashtag #FOZ. The hosts did not have control over camera angles, resulting in prolonged static shots and occasional sound disruptions, including a memorable broadcast featuring unstable voice effects. The show's theme song, "Highway to the Fallout Zone," was performed by Sam Mac. FOZ was discontinued after the first season and did not feature in later series.
Saturday Schoolies
Concurrent with the airing of season 5, Network Ten introduced a supplementary program titled I'm A Celebrity: Saturday Schoolies', presented by Scott Tweedie on Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm. This show showcased all jungle celebrities undergoing "jungle detention," where they engaged in tasks and challenges designed to push their boundaries. Set within a classroom environment constructed inside the camp, participants competed for the 'golden lunchbox,' which contained assorted school-themed snacks.
Voting and elimination
Public voting
The audience plays a crucial role by voting for celebrities to undertake tucker trials or to remain in the camp during elimination rounds. Votes can be cast via SMS or social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, with social media votes capped at 20 per user account. Initially, SMS voting was employed for both trials and evictions, while Twitter was restricted solely to trial voting to mitigate advantages for international fans. This approach was later modified to permit social media voting during the finals.
Pre-recorded format
In seasons 7 and 8, the show adopted a pre-recorded structure where public voting was limited exclusively to the finale. In these seasons, the last six contestants were subject to a public vote to decide the winner, while eliminations throughout the season were determined through competitive challenges.
Series overview
Each season concludes with a winner crowned as either King or Queen of the Jungle.
Key:
- King of the Jungle
- Queen of the Jungle
| Season | Start date | End date | Days in camp | Campmates | Presenters | Top three finishers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1 | 1 February 2015 | 15 March 2015 | 45 | 14 | Chris | Julia | Freddie Flintoff | Barry Hall | Chrissie Swan |
| 2 | 31 January 2016 | 13 March 2016 | 12 | Brendan Fevola | Paul Harragon | Laurina Fleure | |||
| 3 | 29 January 2017 | 13 March 2017 | 46 | 14 | Casey Donovan | Dane Swan | Natalie Bassingthwaighte | ||
| 4 | 28 January 2018 | 12 March 2018 | 45 | 15 | Fiona O'Loughlin | Shannon Noll | Danny Green | ||
| 5 | 13 January 2019 | 17 February 2019 | 33 | 14 | Richard Reid | Yvie Jones | Shane Crawford | ||
| 5 January 2020 | 2 February 2020 | 30 | Miguel Maestre | Dale Thomas | Rhonda Burchmore | ||||
| 3 January 2021 | 31 January 2021 | 20 | 15 | Abbie Chatfield | Grant Denyer | Jess Eva | |||
| 3 January 2022 | 30 January 2022 | 13 | Dylan Lewis | Brooke McClymont | Nathan Buckley | ||||
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Series results
Key: Template:Color box gold Winner – King or Queen of the Jungle Template:Color box silver Runner-up Third place Template:Color box lightgreen Late entry Evicted Withdrawn
Season summaries
Comprehensive details including participants’ backgrounds, entry and exit timings, as well as final rankings are documented for each season.
Ratings
| Season | Episodes | Premiere Date | Premiere Viewers | Premiere Rank | Finale Date | Finale Viewers | Finale Rank | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | Feb 1, 2015 | 1.2M | 4 | Mar 15, 2015 | ~1M | 8 | 703K |
| 2 | 31 | Jan 31, 2016 | 1.32M | 3 | Mar 13, 2016 | ~720K | 8 | 732K |
| 3 | 32 | Jan29,2017 | 1.10M | 7 | Mar13,2017 | ~990K | 6 | 780K |
| 4 | 31 | Jan28,2018 | 1.27M | 4 | Mar12,2018 | ~684K | 11 | 652K |
| 5 | 28 | Jan13,2019 | 1.10M | 1 | Feb17,2019 | ~684K | 7 | 673K |
| 6 | 21 | Jan5,2020 | 980K | 2 | Feb2,2020 | 803K | 6 | 731K |
| 7 | 20 | Jan3,2021 | 1.03M | 1 | Jan31,2021 | 784K | 5 | 736K |
| 8 | 21 | Jan3,2022 | 794K | 5 | Jan30,2022 | 576K | 7 | 580K |
| 9 | 21 | Apr2,2023 | 570K | 6 | Apr30,2023 | 562K | 457K |
Awards and nominations
The show has earned several nominations at both the Logie Awards and AACTA Awards in categories such as Best Reality Program and Most Popular Presenter. Julia Morris has been frequently nominated for Most Popular Presenter.
Lawsuit
In June 2017, actor Tom Arnold initiated legal action against Network Ten and A List Entertainment claiming unpaid fees amounting to $140,000 and alleging breach of contract related to an agreed comedy tour subsequent to his appearance on the program.
See also
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! franchise
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (American TV series)
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series)
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