I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia – it’s like the more gruesome and gruelling older sister to Big Brother, albeit on a different network.
Except, instead of chucking a bunch of celebrities into a hotel, the 10 series sees the famous faces enter the jungle to eat gross foods and compete in tucker trials. And we lap up every second.
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So far, there have been ten seasons of the reality show (the latter currently being in the middle of filming), meaning we have witnessed nine Kings and Queens of the jungle to date.
From Freddie Flintoff to Abbie Chatfield, we’ve done some digging to find out what the former winners are up to these days.
Freddie Flintoff | Season One | 2015
The former English cricketer won King of the Jungle in the inaugural season, beating former Aussie rules footballer, Barry Hall, and radio host, Chrissie Swan.
“It is a bit strange because an Englishman wins something Australian,” Flintoff said upon winning for the McGrath Foundation.
“I tried for years and I’m used to going home with absolutely nothing and finally I have won something.”
Since retiring from professional cricket in 2009, Freddie has starred in several TV projects including Skye One’s A League of Their Own, Australian Ninja Warrior, and, more recently, was a presenter on the popular BBC Two show Top Gear from 2019 until 2022.
The former cricketer is also privately married to Rachel, whom he shares four kids with – Holly, Corey, Rocky, and Preston.
Brendan Fevola | Season Two | 2016
A year after Freddie’s victory, an Aussie took back the crown as former AFL player Brendan Fevola was named King of the Jungle.
Despite playing for the Shane Warne Foundation, upon winning, Brendan decided to give half of his winnings to the runner-up, Paul “The Chief” Harragon’s charity.
“I know that I’ve won $100,000 … But I’m going to give $50,000 to the Mark Hughes Foundation,” he said.
The same year he won the coveted title, Brendan joined FOX FM to host what is now called Fifi, Fev & Byron with Fifi Box and Bryan Cooke.
In 2023, he made his reality television return as ‘The Captain’ on The Masked Singer Australia.
He is also a dedicated partner to Alex and their four daughters, Mia, 24, from a previous relationship of Alex’s, Leni, 17, Lulu, 13, and baby Tobi, four.
Casey Donovan | Season Three | 2017
The first Queen of the Jungle was former Australian Idol champ Casey Donovan, who competed for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
“I need to stop looking over my shoulder and appreciate that the people of Australia and the people at home have really liked me for me … it feels nice,” Casey told News Corp Australia after her win.
Following her stint on the gruelling reality show, Casey starred as Mama Morton in the Aussie revival of the musical Chicago as well as other starring roles in the likes of 9 to 5, and most recently & Juliet.
She also competed in and placed second in the national final of Eurovision – Australia Decides in 2019, for a chance to represent the country the following year.
As for her personal life, Casey is currently loved up with her partner Renee, whom she met on Bumble during Victoria’s 2020 lockdown.
“We’re each other’s biggest fans,” Renee told our sister publication Woman’s Day.
Fiona O’Loughlin | Season Four | 2018
Not just in the jungle to provide the laughs, comedian Fiona O’Loughlin won I’m A Celeb in 2018, competing for Angel Flight.
“I think I’ll be laughing til I’m 80… and that’s not far away by the way I feel today. I’m so tired and yet so happy!” Fiona said during her crowning glory.
With a 2024 tour and appearances on television, at comedy festivals, and more, Fiona is continuing to provide the laughs as well as bringing light to serious issues through her discussion of her personal journey with alcoholism, ADHD, and asexuality.
As for her personal life, Fiona is a proud and doting grandmother, constantly sharing updates on her Instagram.
Richard Reid | Season Five | 2019
In 2019, entertainment reporter Richard Reid became the first American to be crowned King of the Jungle, winning for his chosen charity, Beyond Blue.
“I just thought people would get sick of me,” Reid told news.com.au in disbelief of his win. “I am the first to admit that I have an annoying voice, and I laugh like a crow … I am so amazed and bewildered that I’ve actually won. Really happy, but still amazed.”
Currently residing in Sydney and Los Angeles, the former Today Show gossip presenter has continued to make television appearances, most recently on the now-defunct Studio Ten.
Miguel Maestre | Season Six | 2020
After many tucker trials, Miguel Maestre reigned supreme on I’m A Celeb in 2020, winning $100,000 for the R U OK? charity, which he continues to work closely with today.
“I want to say thank you to the people I look up to, the people I love the most,” Miguel said following his win. “That is my family, my beautiful wife Sascha, Claudia, and Morgan. I want to say thank you to the family back at home supporting.”
Since being crowned Jungle King, Miguel continued on with his role on The Living Room alongside Amanda Keller, Dr. Chris Brown, and Barry Du Bois before the show was cancelled in 2023.
He is also a proud Brand Ambassador for Stockland Shopping Centres, Harriss Scarfe, and is the Creative Consultant for Paisley Park Early Learning Centres, creating recipes for their seasonal menus.
What’s more, the Spanish-Australian chef owns Maestre Enterprises (the country’s leading Free-Range Pork, Small Goods company), as well as Maestre Brewing Co. with which he launched a Pale Ale beer in the same year he won I’m A Celeb.
As of 2024, Miguel is hosting the Ready Steady Cook revival on Channel Ten.
Abbie Chatfield | Season Seven | 2021
Former Bachelor star Abbie Chatfield went from being labelled the franchise’s ‘Gemini villain’ to winning I’m A Celebrity for her charity, Dementia Australia.
“A year ago I was the Bachelor villain, and now I’ve won the popular vote,” Abbie said upon winning.
As well as continuing to grow her personal brand, the media personality went on to host Love Island Australia Afterparty, become a judge on The Masked Singer Australia, and host the new reality TV series FBoy Island Australia. As well as an intensely popular conversational-style podcast called It’s A Lot.
She also is an official ambassador of Vush and NormalCo, with whom she teamed up to release adult intimacy products.
Dylan Lewis | Season Eight | 2022
Double J radio presenter Dylan Lewis took out the title in 2022 – with his $100,000 winnings going towards his chosen charity Lifeline.
The Double J radio presenter previously revealed on the show that he chose Lifeline in honour of his late brother Quinn, who died by suicide 16 years ago.
“If you’re worried about someone or worried about yourself, you call Lifeline. You just do it, because the grief lasts forever. And I’m doing this for Quinny, I’m doing it for all my family, I’m doing it for anyone who’s ever been touched by this,” Dylan said.
The radio host is currently still the voice behind Mornings on Double J.
Liz Ellis | Season Nine | 2023
Australian netball legend Liz Ellis took out the title of Queen of the Jungle for the 2023 season of I’m A Celeb, donating her $100,000 in prize money to Share the Dignity.
“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,” she shared with New Idea the morning after her win.
In the year since, the 51-year-old has continued to be an advocate for the sport of netball, as well as co-host the rebooted Gladiators series.
