The countdown is on! This Sunday, 19 January, at 7.00pm, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! returns to Ten and 10 Play, bringing a brand-new batch of celebrities to the wilds of South Africa.
Yes, the rumours are true. Reggie Bird, the first woman to win Big Brother Australia and the only contestant ever to win the series twice, is swapping the safety of the BB house for the unpredictable chaos of the jungle.
Bird first won over Australia in 2003 as Tasmania’s down-to-earth fish and chip shop manager. Her wit, warmth, and authenticity turned her into a household name. Then, almost two decades later, she did the unthinkable, returning to Big Brother in 2022 to clinch the crown for a second time. Now, she’s ready to take on an entirely different challenge under the watchful eyes of Robert Irwin and Julia Morris.
Will Bird’s charm and resilience help her thrive in the jungle, or will the harsh conditions prove to be her toughest test yet? And what about her fellow campmates, who else will step out of their comfort zones and into the unknown?
Ahead of the new season, Mediaweek caught up this month with hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris to get an insight into what viewers can expect from the new season and how the show has evolved over the years.
“Over the years, it’s become more and more appointment TV for families,” Morris said.
“There’s so few shows where multiple generations can sit down together and have a laugh, and certainly, as a parent of teenagers, I am constantly trying to find things that we can actually sit down together and enjoy.
“This is the one time where I can actually get all the kids and the grandparents and everyone to sit down and watch it and laugh.”
Irwin’s role as a conservationist he says gives his place on the show a unique perspective because his whole life has been about wildlife conservation, and the show already had such a priority for wildlife before he even joined.
“My whole life has been about wildlife conservation and trying to spread that message to as many people as possible in a really universal way that doesn’t feel like you’re getting lectured on the taxonomy of a species of animal, it feels like you’re accidentally learning something,” he said.
“At the end of the day, that’s what I’m A Celebrity does so well, it’s about having fun, it’s about having a laugh and it’s about the entertainment.”
Get ready for drama, laughs, and unexpected alliances as the season kicks off this Sunday night. Don’t miss the chance to see Reggie Bird spread her wings and tackle the jungle head-on.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! premieres Sunday, 19 January, 7.00pm on 10 and 10 Play.