The presenters for Channel 10’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia have been confirmed, after reports emerged that Bindi Irwin could take over as host. with his younger brother Robert.
Conservationist Robert Irwin, 20, made a big impression on fans when he took over as co-host of the show this year alongside long-time presenter Julia Morris, 56.
And the network is set to officially announce its 2025 programming at its annual Upfronts presentation on Monday.
The news that Julia and Robert will be returning to the South African jungle is expected to be announced next year.
A Ten source told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Hairstylists and make-up artists have been brought in and the pair have been rehearsing their banter that will take centre stage as Network Ten prepares some surprises for next year.
“The double Gold Logie nomination for these two was really what made the duo primed and ready.”
According to the source, Julia was unsure for a long time whether the show would return, but was happy to tell her friends that the concert will return to her schedule in 2025.
However, there were some concerns about Robert’s return to the series, resulting in the Queensland native requesting two months off from Australia Zoo to front the celebrity series once again.
Robert Irwin, 20, and Julia Morris, 56, will return as hosts of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2025. They are both pictured.
“There was a lot of back and forth to get the right contract and there are some requests from movie stars which shows this is no ordinary TV presenter,” the source added.
But the deal was the right decision for the younger Irwin to return to South Africa for another wild series with Julia.
“The opportunity to reunite Julia with Robert was something the network couldn’t afford to be a one-off,” the source said.
‘Network Ten has no one else to be the face of the network and these two know how to sell a wide variety of programming to media buyers and advertisers, which is why the pair have been brought in to launch the network’s plans for 2025.’
Robert made a big impression on fans when he took over as co-host of I’m A Celebrity this year alongside long-serving presenter Julia
Channel 10 is scheduled to officially announce its 2025 programming at its annual Upfronts presentation on Monday.
Presenting I’m A Celebrity is a job everyone wants, and rumours are rife that Dr Chris Brown has regretted handing over the reins and jumping to Channel Seven.
Chris signed a two-year contract with Seven worth more than $1 million a year after fulfilling his contractual obligations with I’m A Celebrity on his former network.
“Some people think Robert Irwin has eclipsed the TV veteran, while others have noted that the 20-year-old has borrowed quite a bit as his successor,” the source continues.
Meanwhile, his mother Terri Irwin will accompany Robert on his return to South Africa, just as she did last year.
“Terri Irwin will be back with him and the invitation to the rest of the Irwin family will be there. They are a complete package. You really can’t buy one without the other,” the source says.
Dr Chris Brown (right) reportedly regrets handing over the reins and leaving for Channel Seven
“They have a bond that is almost unheard of in this industry.”
Channel 10’s Upfronts is expected to see several surprising and shocking announcements, including the return of a much-loved reality series that disappeared from television screens in 2024.
‘The Taskmasters team will also be in attendance, as will the return of another reality show that was absent from last year’s schedule,’ the source confirms.
Casting for I’m A Celebrity is officially in full swing and the team at ITV Studios Australia have already signed some big-name stars they’ve been chasing for years.
Amid Robert’s huge success, rumours had circulated that Terri was pushing for Bindi, 26, to join the franchise as Robert’s co-host in 2025, which Channel 10 has since denied.
A source close to the show told Daily Mail Australia last month: “I’d say someone at Ten is looking at how to ensure I’m A Celebrity returns for the next ten years and that’s why there’s potential for the Irwins to completely take over the celebrity-based competition.”
Terri Mumager, who runs Australia Zoo with her two children, was said to be keen to see Bindi join Robert as co-host to give the reality show a “refresh”.
“Terri would have more control over the show and this would be an exciting brand update,” the source said.
‘The Irwins would love to contribute their passion and positivity to the programme and raise more awareness about our natural world.’
Terri Irwin will accompany Robert on his return to South Africa, as she did last year. Pictured here with Bindi Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell at Australia Zoo