Get ready for a wild ride as 10 celebrities brave the Australian wilderness in the latest season of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! But here's where it gets controversial: this year, producers are shaking things up to prevent fan favorites from being repeatedly voted into grueling Bushtucker Trials. Is this a fair move, or are they taking away part of what makes the show so thrilling?
The star-studded lineup includes rapper Aitch, former Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp, and broadcaster Ruby Wax, among others. Tonight, they’ll face their first challenge: a helicopter jump onto a beach, followed by a slime-filled task to retrieve a key fob—their ticket to a getaway car. But not all journeys will be created equal, and this is the part most people miss: the psychological toll of isolation in the jungle, as comedian Eddie Kadi pointed out. He’s no stranger to challenges, having made history as the first Black-British comedian to headline London’s O2 Arena, but he admits this could be his toughest test yet.
Speaking of challenges, YouTube star Angry Ginge (real name Morgan Burtwistle) predicts his fanbase will vote him into every trial. 'I would never say no,' he said, though he’s dreading them all. Meanwhile, salary leaks reveal Aitch is this year’s highest-paid star at £250,000—a far cry from the £1.5 million reportedly earned by past contestants like Coleen Rooney and Nigel Farage. Does this pay gap reflect the show’s evolving priorities, or is it a sign of bigger changes to come?
This season also introduces a new rule: contestants can only face two Bushtucker Trials in a row, giving others a chance to step up—or crumble. Fans have mixed feelings about this change, but one thing’s certain: the drama is just beginning. Tune in tonight at 9pm on ITV1, STV, and ITVX to see who cracks under pressure and who rises to the occasion. What do you think about the new rules? Let us know in the comments—we’re eager to hear your take!
