I’m a celebrity to return to Australia this year – but who could get into the jungle

The popular ITV reality series has just wrapped up its first-ever All Star edition, which took place in South Africa. But while regular watchers are worried the show has been finished for the year, it has been confirmed to return to the Australian jungle in winter.

The All Stars final saw Myleene Klass, Fatima Whitbread and Jordan Banjo face off. Banjo and Klass made it to the final food trial, and Klass emerged victorious, becoming the first-ever I’m A Celebrity legend. With the special South African version of the show airing from April to May, this year fans will be treated to two seasons of the reality show.

That’s all we know about season 23 of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! season 23 so far:

Several big names are rumored to be taking part in the new season of I’m A Celebrity when it returns later this year.

Other celebrities who have expressed interest in the series are actress Denis Van Outen, presenter Judi Love, darts legend Phil Taylor and actor Will Mellor. However, no names have yet been confirmed – the lineup for the 2022 series wasn’t officially announced until October of the same year.

Yes, the series will return to Australia – the show was filmed from season one until 2020, when production moved to Wales due to travel restrictions caused by the Covid pandemic. The series remained in Wales for 2021 before returning to Australia last year for season 22.

The South African series was filmed in 2022 in case production could not resume in Australia that year, in which case it would have aired in November instead of season 22. However, as the show returned in Australia, the South African series aired. April 2023 as an additional series.

The WHO announced this month that the Covid pandemic is no longer a global health emergency, so I Am A Celebrity will continue to film in Australia going forward.

A release date has yet to be confirmed for the next season of I’m A Celebrity. Season 22 started on November 6 last year, and every season since 2004 has started in November, so it’s very likely to return for Season 2023 in November.

When the series airs, it will air on ITV and will air for around three weeks. The series will also be available to watch on ITVX after the episodes first air.

Watch this space for more release date and contestant updates on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! season 23.