Reports are rife that popular reality show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has been axed by Channel 10, with the production company looking for a new home to air the next season on in Australia. However, the network has told Chattr that no decision has been made about the show’s future just yet — and it hasn’t been officially axed.
“Decisions regarding the 2027 program schedule, including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will be made in the coming weeks,” a network spokesperson said.
But, TV BlackBox has reported that Paramount haven’t signed on for the 2027 season, and ITV, the production company behind the series, is hoping to be picked up by another network in Australia.
It claimed that the series — which is fronted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin and filmed in South Africa — is expensive, and said the network was looking at ways to reduce the cost of I’m a Celebrity prior to making the decision.
Channel 7 and Channel 9 are reportedly eyeing up Robert Irwin for hosting roles
Robert Irwin’s star power grew significantly when he landed the coveted role of co-host of I’m a Celebrity Australia alongside Julia Morris. Since then, he’s gone on to win Dancing With The Stars US, and be announced as the new host of a spin-off of the popular American show, called Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.
However, if I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia ends up being axed for good, and Robert still wants to work in Australian TV, it doesn’t look like he’ll be short of options.
On May 12, Sky News reported that both Channel 9 and Channel 7 were eyeing him up for hosting roles off the back of the news of I’m a Celebrity‘s uncertain future.
“Robert appeals to multiple demographics and has become incredibly valuable commercially,” one insider claimed about Robert joining Channel 7.
“He’s someone networks believe could front several major formats over the next decade.”
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