Channel Ten has reportedly axed I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia, according to TV Blackbox. The reality TV show is said to have been cancelled after the 2026 ratings failed to meet expectations. However, a spokesperson for Ten has since denied the report, stating that a decision about the show's future has yet to be made.
Official Statement from Channel Ten
'Decisions regarding the 2027 program schedule including I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will be made in the coming weeks,' the spokesperson said. Production company ITV is said to have been left scrambling to find a new home for the series after parent company Paramount allegedly decided to scrap the show.
Ratings Decline
I'm A Celebrity, hosted by Robert Irwin and Julia Morris, opened strongly in 2026 with 925,000 viewers, but ratings fell to 571,000 by the finale. This decline has fueled speculation about the show's future.
Robert Irwin's Future
Reports have emerged that Channel Seven is eyeing Robert Irwin for a role with the network. He is reportedly set to land a hosting gig at this year's TV Week Logie Awards. Industry chatter suggests that Seven hopes to poach the star from Ten, where he has solidified his television appeal as co-host of I'm A Celebrity.
'Robert appeals to multiple demographics and has become incredibly valuable commercially,' an insider told Sky News. 'He's someone networks believe could front several major formats over the next decade. This is no longer just about one hosting role. It's become a much bigger conversation about which network wants to build around Robert long-term.'
The claims come amid talk that Robert might soon exit the jungle reality series following recent cuts to I'm A Celebrity.
Global Career Moves
The celebrity conservationist has also been carving out a global career after his recent winning stint on Dancing with the Stars US. Robert will soon be seen in a Dancing with the Stars spin-off that recently wrapped filming in Brisbane. The Disney/BBC production features hopefuls trying out for a role on Dancing with the Stars. All cast members are based in America and are competing for a spot as a professional dancer on DWTS US.
Earlier this month, the Australia Zoo co-owner teased that he will soon make his big-screen debut. The wildlife warrior shared a trailer for what appears to be a movie project called Max Impact. In the brief preview, the Dancing with the Stars champ can be seen racing through a jungle setting in his trademark khakis.
'Something epic is coming,' he captioned the post on Instagram. The TV host added, 'I'm so excited to finally share what I've been working on… things are about to get wild.' Robert did not share any plot details, but the trailer included the title card, 'the threat is everywhere', suggesting that the film might have a conservation theme. Other images include a crocodile in the wild, a frighteningly large spider, and a flock of birds in flight. The trailer also includes a 'starring Robert Irwin' credit.
