Major update on I'm A Celeb as ITV make decision on show's future amid talks with Aussie officials over jungle set
The unusual long-term move would take the channel's most-watched returning series up to its landmark 30th season.
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Execs are now locked in negotiations with Australian authorities to secure until the year 2030 the area of jungle where they film.
A TV insider told The Sun: 'ITV wouldn't commission a new series five years in advance, but the production team are planning that far ahead which is a long-term approach they haven't adopted before.
'This is not a done deal with the local authorities and negotiations have just started with officials to secure the site.
"They're not taking anything for granted but are hopeful all parties involved will be able to reach some kind of agreement.'
It is a sign of ITV's long-term commitment to the show, hosted by Ant & Dec.
Previously only three-year deals were struck to secure the site in Murwillumbah, New South Wales.
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Filming there beyond 2030 would require further negotiations with Tweed Shire Council, which must give its official blessing.
Confirming talks with ITV, a council spokeswoman said: 'They will need to seek permission again – we can't give open-ended filming permissions to anyone.'
I'm A Celebrity will return this autumn for the 25th series, though the line-up has yet to be unveiled.
It has proved a huge hit for ITV, with DJ Tony Blackburn winning the first series in 2002.
During the Covid pandemic in 2020 and 2021 it moved to Gwrych Castle in North Wales.
Last year, its 24th instalment, was won by McFly's Danny Jones.
It was 2024's most-watched entertainment series, averaging 9.1m viewers.
ITV has been approached for comment.
I'm A Celebrity - All The Winners
Here's every star who has been crowned King or Queen of the Jungle to date:
2024: Danny Jones, McFly star
2023: Sam Thompson, Made in Chelsea star
2022: Jill Scott, England footballer
2021: Danny Miller, Emmerdale star
2020: Giovanna Fletcher, actress and podcaster
2019: Jacqueline Jossa, EastEnders star
2018: Harry Redknapp, England legend
2017: Georgia Toffolo, Made In Chelsea star
2016: Scarlett Moffatt, Gogglebox star
2015: Vicky Pattison, Geordie Shore star
2014: Carl Fogarty, famed racer
2013: Kian Egan, Westlife star
2012: Charlie Brooks, EastEnders actor
2011: Dougie Poynter, McFly star
2010: Stacey Solomon, X Factor star now TV personality
2009: Gino D'ACampo, TV Chef
2008: Joe Swash, TV personality
2007: Christopher Biggins, actor
2006: Matt Willis, Busted star
2005: Carol Thatcher, author and broadcaster
2004 (second series): Joe Pasquale, comedian
2004: Kerry Katona, Atomic Kitten star and reality star
2003: Phil Tufnell, England Cricketer
2002: Tony Blackburn, Radio DJ
There was also an All Star series in South Africa in 2023, which was won by Myleene Klass.
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