Kiosk Kev will work from home during the 2026 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, which launches on Monday, November 16. The character has decided he no longer needs his ice cream van and will instead unwind at home on his verandah, while remaining the person celebrities contact when taking part in challenges.
Jungle Hotline gets a new twist
The focal point of every Jungle Hotline challenge, which still takes place outside camp, is the golden phone box. Each time it is secured in a different manner, and the challenge is to work out how to gain access to it. If the famous campmates succeed in opening it, they will be able to ring Kiosk Kev to request a treat on his brand new Jungle Hotline.
Kev will then telephone the famous red phone box, and for the first time ever the treat will be disclosed in camp, secured inside a brand new British red post box. To actually claim the treat, the celebrities in camp will need to complete a task or answer a question set by Kev. If they succeed, the post box will unlock and the campmates will secure the treat, but if they fail it will be destroyed in front of their very eyes and out of reach forever.
Camp adapted for Ade Adepitan
Recognised for his silent, grumpy demeanour, long beard and cowboy hat, Kiosk Kev has been a beloved recurring character on the ITV reality television programme since 2018, portrayed by Australian lime farmer and former Australian Survivor contestant Mark Herlaar.
Also this year, the camp has been modified in preparation for contestant Ade Adepitan MBE's arrival. This series marks the first occasion I'm A Celeb has welcomed someone who uses a wheelchair into the jungle. It has been disclosed that productive discussions with Ade regarding joining the programme commenced last year. He was flown out to Australia earlier this year to visit the camp and collaborate with the production team to pinpoint areas requiring adaptation.
Accessibility changes and surprises ahead
The team has since been working alongside Ade to guarantee the camp is fully accessible for him. Pathways have been modified so they're deeper, parking bays for Ade's wheelchairs have been constructed so he can transfer between his crutches and wheelchair, just as he would outside of camp. Additionally, new resting areas have been installed along the path from camp to the creek, while a stairlift has also been fitted to provide access to the jungle shower.
Ade will have three wheelchairs in and around camp, along with three pairs of crutches positioned where required, an additional wheelchair for the Trials, and an electric wheelchair capable of navigating more challenging terrain, such as a beach. ITV bosses have confirmed that while the production team has collaborated with Ade on accessibility requirements, he has not been informed of any format details, Bushtucker Trials or anything else planned for the upcoming series. Everything will come as a complete surprise to him, just as it will for all the other contestants. I'm A Celebrity 2026 launches Monday, November 16 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
