I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has confirmed a major change for Kiosk Kev ahead of the new series, with Deals on Wheels replaced by the brand new Jungle Hotline. The show kicks off on Monday, November 16.
Kiosk Kev has opted to shake things up before the new series launches. He's determined he no longer requires his ice cream van as he'll be 'WFH' (working from home). ITV audiences will witness him unwinding at his residence on his verandah, while he remains the individual the famous faces contact during their trials.
Jungle Hotline replaces Deals on Wheels
Deals on Wheels have been replaced by the Jungle Hotline. The focal point of every Jungle Hotline challenge – which continues to occur outside camp – is the golden phone box. On each occasion, it's secured in a unique manner, and the task is to work out how to access it. Should the campmates succeed in opening it, they'll be permitted to ring Kiosk Kev to request a reward on his completely new Jungle Hotline.
Kev will subsequently telephone the iconic red phone box and for the very first time the reward will be unveiled in camp, secured within the brand new British red post box. To claim their reward, the celebrities in camp must accomplish a task or respond to a question posed to them by Kev.
Should they succeed, the post box will unlock and the campmates will secure the reward but should they fail it will be demolished before their very eyes and beyond reach forever.
Kiosk Kev works from home for 2026 series
Kev will WFH (Work From Home) for the 2026 series. Famed for his brooding, taciturn nature, lengthy beard and trademark cowboy hat, Kiosk Kev has become a beloved fixture on the ITV reality programme since 2018, portrayed by Australian lime farmer and former Australian Survivor participant Mark Herlaar.
Also this year, the camp has been modified in preparation for contestant Ade Adepitan MBE's arrival. This series will mark the first occasion I'm A Celeb has welcomed someone who uses a wheelchair into the jungle. It has been disclosed that productive conversations with Ade regarding joining the programme commenced last year.
Camp adapted for Ade Adepitan
He was flown out to Australia earlier this year to inspect the camp and collaborate with the production crew to pinpoint areas requiring modification. The team has since been working closely with Ade to guarantee the camp is fully accessible. Pathways have been modified so they're deeper, and dedicated parking bays for Ade's wheelchairs have been constructed, allowing him to transfer between his crutches and wheelchair, just as he would outside of camp.
Additionally, new rest areas have been installed along the route between the camp and the creek. A stairlift has also been fitted to provide access to the jungle shower. Ade will have three wheelchairs positioned in and around the campsite alongside three pairs of crutches placed where required, plus an additional wheelchair specifically for the Trials and an electric wheelchair capable of managing more challenging terrain, e.g. a beach.
ITV bosses have confirmed that while the production team has collaborated with Ade regarding accessibility arrangements, he hasn't been informed about any format details, Bushtucker Trials or any other aspects that have been organised for the upcoming series. This will come as a complete surprise to him, exactly like everybody else. I'm A Celebrity 2026 launches Monday, November 16 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
