Revealed: The comedian is set to replace Dr. Chris Brown as the new host of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Dr. Chris Brown is hosting his final season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! This year Channel 10 is considering comedian Jimmy Rhys as his replacement.
The network is looking for a replacement host after the celebrity vet, 44, signed a two-year contract earlier this year with rival network Channel Seven.
Jimmy, 35, is said to be a popular choice with network executives after impressing them with his appearance on the comedy show Taskmaster.
A source told Woman’s Day that the network is eager to give Reese a chance to shine in a hosting role.
I’m A Celeb co-host Julia Morris, 54, said she’d love to work more with the Melbourne-born funnyman after appearing with him on Taskmaster.
Dr. Chris Brown (pictured) is hosting his final season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! This year Channel 10 is considering comedian Jimmy Rhys as his replacement
Comedian Jimmy Reese (pictured) is said to be a popular choice with network executives after impressing them with his appearance on the comedy show Taskmaster.
Jimmy was so much fun to work with. He’s a super layered guy, funny and smart,” she said.
It comes after Brown signed a deal with Seven and will officially join the network in July to produce “new projects” for Channel Seven and 7 Plus.
Dr. Chris first joined Ten in 2008 to host the Bondi Vet, which became a surprise ratings hit and went viral worldwide.
The reality series was based on his real-life experience as a vet at Bondi Junction Veterinary Hospital in eastern Sydney.
A source told Woman’s Day that the network is eager to give Reese a chance to shine in a hosting role
He went on to become a part-time cast member on The Project and also co-hosted I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and The Living Room, which was eliminated last year.
Moving to Seven is a kind of homecoming for Dr. Chris.
He began his television career in 2003 as a presenter on Harry’s Practice on Seven, a role that earned him a Logie nomination for Best New Talent.
I’m a celebrity…get me out of here! Premieres Sunday 2 April on Channel Ten
I’m a celebrity…get me out of here! Premieres Sunday, April 2 on Channel Ten. Pictured with co-host Julia Morris
