Viewers of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! are voicing a rare moment of unity online – and it’s not about who they want wearing the crown.
Instead, fans are mourning what they see as a fundamental shift in the show’s identity, with many saying the once wholesome series has become unnecessarily dramatic as public voting has been scrapped, with eliminations now relying on decisions from campmates or random draws.
The latest duo up for elimination (Dyson Heppell and Gary Sweet) has ignited frustration.
Long-time viewers have flooded social media calling the situation “ridiculous” and “deeply unfair,” questioning how both men could be at risk while other campers remain.
What are fans saying about the I’m A Celeb change?
“It just doesn’t make sense,” one fan wrote online. “How are Dyson or Gary going when people like Cyrell and Beck are still there?”
For many, the disappointment goes beyond voting results.
Fans have grown attached to the genuine friendships formed in camp, especially the bond between Barry Williams and Gary, which viewers described as one of the season’s emotional highlights.
“I loved him and Gary’s friendship,” one commenter shared. “It was pure, real, and exactly what this show used to be about.”
The tone of the show has changed, fans claim
What has fans most unsettled, however, is the growing sense that I’m a Celebrity is leaning into conflict – something Australian audiences say has historically set the show apart from its international counterparts.
“Honestly, we’ve never had this level of drama and division on the Oz version,” another viewer posted. “I loved this show because it was loving and kind. People opened up because it felt safe.”
Several fans pointed to the introduction of Cyrell Paule as a turning point, claiming her presence has shifted camp dynamics toward gameplay and tension – elements they feel belong on other reality formats, not I’m a Celebrity.
“Now suddenly there’s drama, strategy, and sides being taken,” one fan said. “Wrong show. This has always been about family and unity.”
The backlash has sparked broader concerns about the show’s future direction.
Loyal viewers worry producers may be steering the series toward manufactured conflict rather than the authentic camaraderie that made it a household favourite.
“I really hope they don’t lean into the drama after this season,” a fan wrote. “This show worked because it didn’t need it.”
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