Major update on I'm A Celeb as ITV make decision on show's future amid talks with Aussie officials over jungle set
JUNGLE VERDICT Major update on I'm A Celeb as ITV make decision on show's future amid talks with Aussie officials over jungle set
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ITV bosses are planning beyond the next series of I'm A Celebrity — with talks underway for another five years in the jungle after that.
The unusual long-term move would take the channel's most-watched returning series up to its landmark 30th season.
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I'm A Celebrity, hosted by Ant & Dec, could reach its landmark 30th season
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Ant and Dec, pictured in 2002, have co-presented the show since the start
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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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DJ Tony Blackburn winning the first series in 2002
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Last year, the show's 24th instalment was won by McFly's Danny Jones, pictured alongside runner-up Coleen Rooney and third place Richard Coles
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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.
Watch the funniest 'I'm a Celeb' moments ever
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.
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