Network 10 to ‘Rest’ I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2027
The reality franchise will take a hiatus in 2027, with the show's exclusivity window now open for rival networks to bid for the format.
Network 10 has announced it will not air the reality series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2027, referring to the decision as a "rest" for the program. The exclusivity period for Network 10 to produce the show expired in April 2026, allowing production company ITV Studios to offer the franchise to other networks.
Background and Timeline
The announcement was made on Friday, May 22, 2026, following weeks of media speculation about the show's future. According to ITV Studios sources, Network 10 had been evaluating the show's financial viability for several months. Media reports have cited budget cuts and high production costs as contributing factors.
The series has aired on Network 10 for 12 seasons. Robert Irwin joined as co-host in 2023, alongside Julia Morris.
Official Statements
A Network 10 spokesperson stated:
"We have made the decision to rest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2027 as we focus on offering our audience a range of content on all platforms."
The network also expressed interest in working with co-hosts Julia Morris and Robert Irwin on other projects.
An ITV source said:
"10 has been running the ruler over I'm a Celeb for months on end... but in the end it'll come down to whether or not they can justify the cost."
Another ITV insider added:
"And if 10 decides not to pick it up for 2027, we're pretty confident that Seven or Nine will be interested."
Host Statements
Robert Irwin described his time on the show as a "privilege." Julia Morris called it the "best working experience of my lifetime."
Show Performance
Despite the hiatus, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! remains consistently one of Network 10's highest-rated programs. The 2026 season premiere averaged approximately 1.19 million viewers nationally, and the season finale averaged 700,000 viewers.
Future of the Franchise
With the exclusivity period expiring, ITV Studios has indicated confidence that other networks—such as Seven or Nine—may be interested in acquiring the format. A decision on the show's future beyond 2027 has not been announced.