Channel Ten‘s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia faces an uncertain future.

The reality TV show is said to have been cancelled after the 2026 ratings failed to meet expectations, according to TV Blackbox.

However, a spokesperson for Ten has since denied the report, saying a decision has yet to be made about the future of I’m A Celebrity.

‘Decisions regarding the 2027 program schedule including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will be made in the coming weeks,’ they said.

Production company ITV are said to have been left scrambling to find a new home for the series after parent company Paramount allegedly made the decision to scrap the show.

I’m A Celebrity, hosted by Robert Irwin and Julia Morris, opened strong in 2026 with 925,000 viewers, but ratings fell to 571,000 by the finale.

Reports have emerged Channel Ten has axed I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! However, a spokesperson has denied the claims. Pictured: hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris
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Reports have emerged Channel Ten has axed I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! However, a spokesperson has denied the claims. Pictured: hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris

It comes following reports Channel Seven is eyeing Robert for a role with the network.

He is reportedly set to land a hosting gig at this year’s TV Week Logie Awards.

Industry chatter is rife with rumours that Seven is hoping to poach the star from Ten, where he’s solidified his television appeal as the co-host of I’m A Celebrity.

‘Robert appeals to multiple demographics and has become incredibly valuable commercially,’ an insider recently told Sky News.

‘He’s someone networks believe could front several major formats over the next decade. This is no longer just about one hosting role.

‘It’s become a much bigger conversation about which network wants to build around Robert long-term.’

The claims come amid talk that Robert might soon exit the jungle reality series following recent cuts to I’m A Celebrity.

The celebrity conservationist has also been carving out a global career after his recent winning stint on Dancing with the Stars US.

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The reality TV show is said to have been cancelled after the 2026 ratings failed to meet expectations, according to TV Blackbox. Pictured: 2026 winner Concetta Caristo
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The reality TV show is said to have been cancelled after the 2026 ratings failed to meet expectations, according to TV Blackbox. Pictured: 2026 winner Concetta Caristo

It comes following reports Channel Seven has been eyeing Robert for a role with the network
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It comes following reports Channel Seven has been eyeing Robert for a role with the network

Robert will soon be seen in a Dancing with the Stars spin-off that recently wrapped filming in Brisbane.

The Disney/BBC production features hopefuls trying out for a role on Dancing with the Stars.

All the cast members are based in America and are competing for a spot as a professional dancer on DWTS US.

Earlier this month, the Australia Zoo co-owner teased that he will soon make his big-screen debut.

The wildlife warrior has shared a trailer for what appears to be a movie project called Max Impact.

In the brief preview, the Dancing with the Stars champ can be seen racing through a jungle setting in his trademark khakis.

‘Something epic is coming,’ he captioned the post on Instagram.

The TV host added, ‘I’m so excited to finally share what I’ve been working on… things are about to get wild.’

Robert did not share any plot details, but the trailer included the title card, ‘the threat is everywhere’, suggesting that the film might have a conservation theme.

Other images include a crocodile in the wild, a frighteningly large spider and a flock of birds in flight.

The trailer also includes a ‘starring Robert Irwin’ credit.