Reality TV Chaos: I'm A Celeb's Chaotic Finale Stuns Viewers

I'm a Celebrity... South Africa will not be returning to screens in the immediate future, despite its popularity. The show, which first aired in 2023 and saw Myleene Klass crowned Queen of the Jungle, has concluded its run. Makers currently have no plans for another all-stars season, though an all-stars version is reportedly planned for 2029.

The recent finale was marred by controversy, stemming from events filmed eight months prior. Contestants Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas were involved in a heated argument that required hosts Ant and Dec to intervene. Bullard accused Thomas of being aggressive and questioned ITV's editing of their dispute.

Despite the on-screen drama, the regular season of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is slated to return this November with a new cast. Producers are likely hoping for a smoother broadcast following the turbulent events of the South Africa finale, which attracted approximately 2.8 million viewers upon reunion.

The decision to space out all-stars seasons is intentional, with sources indicating it was always conceived as an occasional special rather than an annual event like the main show. This approach allows for a gap between special installments.