Every I’m A Celeb Australia winner from each season

The Season 10 celebrities in the jungle included Michelle Bridges, Khanh Ong, Brittany Hockley and Denise Drysdale. After three weeks in camp, Big Brother alumni Skye Wheatley took home the winner’s trophy. In second and third place were TV presenter Tristan MacManus and Love Island star Callum Hole, respectively.

The mother of two became visibly emotional when they won, saying:

“I’m shocked! Really shocked. I will say it again — I feel absolutely blessed to have had this opportunity and to go through the things that I went through and to do it for these three amazing boys and the rest of the world to show.”

Returning to Africa for the first time since 2020, Season 9’s celebs included Married at First Sight contestant Domenica Calarco, comedian Peter Helliar, chef Anna Polyviou, and television presenter Kerri-Anne Kennerley. After 30 days in camp, Australian netballer Liz Ellis took home the winner’s trophy. Boxer Harry Garside and Below Deck star Aesha Scott came in second and third, respectively.

Following her win, Liz spoke with New Idea magazine, and she couldn’t contain her excitement.

“I’m on top of the world but I can’t quite figure out how all of this has happened you know,” Liz shared. 

“It’s just amazing, and surreal and funny. I feel really grateful, grateful that people voted for me and grateful that I had a brilliant time.”

Season eight was the second season pre-recorded in Australia due to the pandemic. It featured 13 celebrities, including Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil, Masterchef’s Poh Ling Yeow, and Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm, all vying for the I’m a Celeb crown. In the end, television and radio host Dylan Lewis came out on top, beating out singer-songwriter Brooke McClymont and AFL star Nathan Buckley.

Dylan’s charity of choice was Lifeline. Following his stint in the jungle, he shared in an interview with WHO Magazine how his campmates helped him open up.

“We all went in there with stories to tell and messages to try and get out there, about our charities, and reasons why we have chosen our charities,” Dylan explained.

“It did feel very safe … right down to the fact that we formed such strong bonds so quickly … a couple of days and we were family, and that feeling is going to remain forever. I feel really lucky to have met these amazing humans from all walks of life.”

After six years in the African jungle, the COVID pandemic forced I’m A Celeb to stay in Australia for the first time in the show’s history. And so, season seven was pre-recorded in Dungay, New South Wales. The celebrities were in the camp for 20 days.

And so, following 21 tucker trials, television and radio personality Abbie Chatfield earned the Queen of the Jungle crown. Afterwards, in an exclusive chat with TV WEEK, the reality TV star shared how she felt about her win:

“I really couldn’t believe it,” Abbie said.

“Like a year ago I was the Bachelor villain, and now I’ve won the popular vote.”

Season six kicked off on January 5th, 2020, and 14 celebrities entered the jungle. There were 22 tucker trials, with celebrities like comedian Tanya Hennessy, presenter Tom Williams, and radio personality Myf Warhurst battling it out for the I’m A Celeb crown.

However, it was chef and television host Miguel Maestre who came out on top after 30 days in camp. AFL player Dale Thomas and performer Rhonda Burchmore came in second and third, respectively.

After his win, Miguel took the time to thank those most important to him.

“I want to say thank you to the people I look up to, the people I love the most,” he said.

“That is my family, my beautiful wife Sascha, Claudia and Morgan. I want to say thank you to the family back at home supporting.”

Season Five saw 14 celebrities enter the African jungle. After 33 days in camp and 24 tucker trials, Hollywood entertainment correspondent Richard Reid won the I’m A Celeb crown. He beat out Gogglebox’s Yvie Jones and AFL legend Shane Crawford.

Richard was in complete shock when speaking exclusively with TV WEEK:

“I’m more gobsmacked than anything — I keep expecting that it’s all some kind of weird twisted joke!”

In season four, 15 celebrities entered the jungle for a 45-day stay. However, it was the first season that we saw celebrities voluntarily withdraw from the competition. Tennis player Bernard Tomic and boxer Anthony Mundine both left the jungle early. Comedian Fiona O’Loughlin won the Queen of the Jungle crown, with her $100,000 prize money going to Angel Flight.

Following her win, and while sitting atop the jungle throne, the comedian could not hold back her happiness:

“I think I’ll be laughing til I’m 80… and that’s not far away by the way I feel today.”

“I did not think six weeks ago I’d be sitting here. Bloody hell, I just won I’m A Celebrity.”

The third season of Australia’s I’m A Celeb saw 14 celebrities stay in the African jungle for 46 days. It was the longest stint of any Australian season. Queer Eye’s Carson Kressley and actor Tom Arnold battled out local celebrities for the jungle crown. However, in the end, singer Casey Donovan won season three. AFL star Dane Swan and actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte came in second and third, respectively.

Following her win, Casey Donovan shared with the Sydney Morning Herald how she felt about her time in the jungle.

“Looking back at the experience now, it has been such a great time and I have really tested myself and my abilities,” she reflected.

“I have no idea how I won.”

AFL player and radio host Brendan Fevola won the second season of I’m A Celeb. He beat out singer-songwriter Anthony Callea, cricket legend Shane Warne, Ironwoman Courtney Hancock, and The Bachelor’s Laurina Fleure.

However, in a kind gesture, Brendan split the $100,000 prize money with runner-up and NRL star Paul Harragon.

“I know I’ve won the $100,000, but with the Shane Warne Foundation he’s able to donate money to other charities, so I’m going to give half, $50,000, to the [brain cancer charity] Mark Hughes Foundation because he’s my best mate,” Brendan announced upon discovering his win.

The first season of I’m A Celeb premiered in February 2015. It brought together a host of Australian and international celebrities like The Bachelor’s Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich, Masterchef’s Julie Goodwin, cricketer Merv Hughes, and Olympic swimmer Leisel Jones.

However, after 45 days in the Kruger National Park, England cricketer Freddie Flintoff won the King of the Jungle crown. AFL star Barry Hall and television presenter Chrissie Swan came in second and third, respectively.

Following his win, Freddie Flintoff explained to News.com.au how he wasn’t sure he was up for a stint in the jungle.

“Right up until the last minute of coming in, I wasn’t sure if I was doing the right thing,” he explained.

“I’m shocked. I’m stuck for words a little bit. I never expected to get this far, geez. It is a lot to take in really. I’m shocked, surprised, pleased; I’ve got a lot of emotions going round at the minute. I’m humbled.”