Joel Dommett has revealed he will not be travelling to Australia to host this year's I'm a Celebrity spin-off show, Unpacked.
The TV presenter had been fronting the ITV reality series' companion programme since 2024, sharing presenting duties with Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers. However, he took to Instagram to tell fans that this year he will be remaining in the UK with his wife Hannah and their young children, reports Wales Online.
Light-Hearted Swipe at Ant and Dec
Posting a series of photos from his time in the jungle, the comedian couldn't help but take a light-hearted swipe at the main show's presenters Ant and Dec. He shared a snap of his ankles, which appeared to feature tattoos of their names, joking that a 'restraining order' was to blame for his departure.
'It's time to say goodbye to my time hosting the I'm a Celeb extra Show, not just because of the restraining order,' he said.
'It's been 10 years since I went in there as a campmate, and I was super lucky to go back again, and again, and again.'
Family Focus
A photograph of Hannah and their son Wilde, born in 2023, then featured in the post, followed by a picture of Hannah while pregnant with their second child Dutch, who arrived in May.
'But this year I'm going to stay at home with these dudes and the extra one that kind of came with us too,' Joel said.
'It's been mad seeing my life evolve in Australia from this to this. I've blooming loved it, gdayyy mate.'
'It was so darn fun,' he added in the caption.
Jungle Journey
Joel first ventured into the jungle back in 2016, when he competed alongside stars including Carol Vorderman, Adam Thomas, Ola Jordan and Scarlett Moffatt, who went on to claim victory that series.
He subsequently took on presenting roles on both I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp and I'm a Celebrity: Unpacked.
The hugely popular reality show is due to make its return this year, with the beloved duo Ant and Dec back at the helm. The programme is expected to kick off in November.
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! airs on ITV.
