It’s crazy to think that I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia has been making us laugh out loud for eleven seasons now!
Needless to say, the iconic jungle show has featured some massive names and viral moments since 2015.
Ahead of the 2026 season kicking off on January 18, let’s take a trip down memory lane and see what all of the past winners are up to now.
Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff
Season 1, 2015
Andrew Flintoff, better known as “Freddie,” entered the jungle with a bang in 2015 when he was an intruder on the first season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia.
After winning the inaugural series of the show, the former Cricket player became a household name in the UK thanks to James Corden’s panel show A League Of Their Own.
However, in 2022, the TV presenter sustained serious facial and rib injuries due to a car crash on the hit show Top gear.
Reflecting on his recovery from the accident in his 2025 documentary, Flintoff said he “didn’t think I had it in me to get through” the ordeal.
“This sounds awful. Part of me wishes I’d been killed. Part of me thinks I wish I’d died,” he added.
Brendan Fevola
Season 2, 2016
Former Aussie rules football player Brendan Fevola was the second contestant to win I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia.
After the show, Brendan joined Fox FM to host Fifi, Dave, Fev & Byron, which is still currently on air.
In 2023, the 44-year-old also joined the fifth season of The Masked Singer Australia but was unmasked after his first performance… ouch!
Casey Donovan
Season 3, 2017
Australian singer and former Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan was named the first Queen of the Jungle on I’m A Celebrity in 2017.
Casey continued her life in the spotlight and in 2019 she starred in the Australian revival of Chicago the musical.
The singer most recently appeared in the musical & Juliet which toured around Oz in 2024 and 2025.
She has also partnered with Juniper as an ambassador to promote a healthier, more compassionate approach to wellbeing, after navigating personal struggles with her body image, health. and weight.
Fiona O’Loughlin
Season 4, 2018
Comedian Fiona O’Loughlin won season four of I’m A Celebrity in 2018.
Later that year the Aussie native appeared as herself in the comedy film That’s Not My Dog!
In 2020, a documentary about the 61-year-old’s return to stand-up comedy named Lady O’Loughlin was released.
That same year, Fiona released her book Truths from an Unreliable Witness.
Richard Reid
Season 5, 2019
American showbiz reporter Richard Reid was crowned King of the Jungle in 2019.
Following his appearance, Richard made his Australian stage debut in Jack and Beanstalk at the State Theatre in Sydney in late 2019.
He most recently work as the official red carpet correspondent at The 2025 Logies Awards.
Miguel Maestre
Season 6, 2020
Beloved Spanish-born chef Miguel Maestre won I’m A Celebrity in 2020.
The restaurateur and author has presented several television programmes and is most well-known for his role as the cooking expert on The Living Room.
In 2024, the 45-year-old became the full-time host of Ready Steady Cook Australia.
Abbie Chatfield
Season 7, 2021
Former runner-up on The Bachelor’s 2019 series, Abbie Chatfield won I’m A Celebrity in 2021.
Following her win, the TV personality continued to appear on reality television as a radio host and a judge on The Masked Singer Australia.
The 29-year-old also has her own podcast, It’s A Lot, and is currently dating singer Kelli Holiday.
Dylan Lewis
Season 8, 2022
Australian TV and radio host Dylan Lewis was won the 2022 season of I’m A Celebrity.
He is currently the host of Mornings on Double J and is also an avid musician in two bands- The Brown Hornet and The Haploids.
Liz Ellis
Season 9, 2023
Former professional netball player Liz Ellis won I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia in 2023.
Following her stint on I’m A Celebrity, Liz began appearing regularly as a panellist on The Project.
She also hosted Gladiator Australia alongside Beau Ryan in 2024.
Skye Wheatley
Season 10, 2024
Influencer and former Big Brother Australia star Skye Wheatley was crown Queen of the Jungle in 2024.
Since then, Skye has continued posting fashion, beauty and home content on her social media page.
The business owner is currently building her dream home with partner, Lachie Waugh, called Tallai La Casa Grande.
Sam Thaiday
Season 11, 2025
Former NRL player Sam Thaiday was crowned the most recent winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! on Season 11.
Since his appearance on the show he has built a successful media career, working as a commentator for Channel Nine and becoming a prominent charity ambassador for the Starlight Foundation and the Leukaemia Foundation.
With Season 12 set to start on January 18, we cannot wait to see who will be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle in 2026.
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