I'm a Celebrity Australia 2026 Cast
The confirmed I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 cast so far includes a mix of international and local stars who are already shaking up the jungle camp. Here’s a quick, very human-style cheat sheet fans have been trading around online:
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Rachel Hunter – international supermodel with big 90s nostalgia energy.
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Barry Williams – Hollywood sitcom legend from The Brady Bunch.
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Mia Fevola – content creator and daughter of AFL great Brendan Fevola.
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Rebekah Elmaloglou – iconic Australian soap actor / “soap royalty”.
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Gary Sweet – Logie‑winning actor, classic Aussie TV face.
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Deni Hines – ARIA Award‑winning singer with a strong 90s fanbase.
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Nath Valvo – stand‑up comic and radio regular.
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Concetta Caristo – comedian and triple j Breakfast presenter.
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Luke Bateman – former NRL player turned reality and “BookTok” favourite.
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Dyson Heppell – AFL star bringing the locker‑room mindset to camp.
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Plus two mystery celebrities set to be revealed on Monday, 19 January 2026.
Who is on I'm a Celebrity 2026?
The I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 line‑up is built around familiar faces like Rachel Hunter, Barry Williams, Gary Sweet, Deni Hines and a run of popular comedians and athletes.
What stands out is how recognisable they are to different age groups: parents know the Brady Bunch star, younger viewers follow Mia Fevola and BookTok favourite Luke Bateman, and long‑time TV fans instantly recognise Rebekah Elmaloglou and Gary Sweet.
There have already been small camp moments viewers relate to, like older stars trading “back in my day” stories while the younger cast quietly Google them in their heads, and Dyson Heppell automatically trying to turn every challenge into a team huddle.
Those tiny, unscripted interactions are what tend to keep people coming back each night more than any stunt.
When Does I'm a Celebrity Australia Start?
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia 2026 started on Sunday, 18 January 2026, with the premiere airing at 7 pm on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
That early‑year launch keeps the show in its usual summer slot, catching viewers who are still in holiday mode and more open to committing to a nightly reality show.
New episodes then continue across the week in prime time, with Channel 10 scheduling the series as one of its key tentpole reality formats for January.
For fans who prefer streaming, 10 Play carries episodes on the same evening, which makes it easier to keep up even on busy work nights.
I'm a Celebrity Australia 2026 Pre Recorded
Yes, the entire I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 season is pre‑recorded, including the finale, with filming having wrapped in the South African jungle before the first episode went to air on 18 January 2026.
Production flew celebrities to South Africa in late November, with shooting finishing just before Christmas and multiple alternate endings reportedly recorded to avoid winner leaks.
Behind the scenes, this shift away from live nightly shows is linked to cost control and logistics, with reports that Channel 10 can save money by avoiding overnight post‑production teams and live infrastructure.
Some long‑time viewers miss the live “anything can happen” energy, but others appreciate the tighter edit and fewer awkward filler segments that sometimes came with the live format.
What Channel is I'm a Celebrity on in Australia?
In Australia, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2026 airs on Channel 10, with episodes also available to stream on 10 Play. Channel 10 continues to position the show as a key part of its summer reality slate, promoting it heavily across promos, social media and the network’s own entertainment sites.
For people who have mostly shifted to streaming, 10 Play offers on‑demand episodes, catch‑up options and extra clips, which is handy for anyone who misses a night or just wants to rewatch specific trials or arguments.
A lot of fans also now second‑screen the show, watching on TV while scrolling reactions and memes on social platforms at the same time.
What Time is I'm a Celebrity on Tonight?
On regular broadcast nights, I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 airs at 7 pm on Sunday, 18 January 2026, and then in its usual prime‑time evening slots through the week on Channel 10 and 10 Play.
The series is scheduled as an early‑evening watch rather than a late‑night one, which makes it easier for families to sit down together and still keep to a normal sleep schedule before work or school the next day.
Because schedules can shift for things like special events or extended episodes, networks and entertainment outlets strongly encourage viewers to double‑check the exact time for “tonight” using the official Channel 10 schedule or the 10 Play app on the same day.
This simple step reduces confusion and helps avoid turning on the TV at 8 pm and realising half the tucker trial has already been missed.
Disclaimer: The details about the I’m a Celebrity Australia 2026 cast, schedule, and production are based on currently available entertainment coverage and may change as the season continues.
