The popular television show, I’m A Celeb All Stars, is not expected to make a comeback until 2029, despite its recent successful finale that garnered high viewership numbers.
The show, which was filmed in South Africa in 2025, culminated in a live final event in London last Friday, where Adam Thomas emerged as the winner amidst conflicts with fellow contestants Jimmy Bullard and David Haye.
Tensions escalated during the final episode when David interrupted Adam’s interview, leading to a heated exchange. Subsequently, Jimmy Bullard also interjected, expressing his concerns about what he perceived as Adam’s intimidating behavior in the camp.
Although the explosive finale attracted around 2.8 million viewers, the show producers have decided to delay the return of the all-stars edition for a few years. According to an insider, the intention was never to have the show back on air in 2027, emphasizing that it was meant to be a sporadic event rather than an annual recurrence like the main series.
This season marked the second installment of the all-stars version, with the previous season airing in May 2023 after being recorded in the autumn of 2022. Myleene Klass, the series 6 runner-up, emerged as the winner, triumphing over Jordan Banjo in the final survival challenge.
Looking ahead, fans may have to wait a while for the next season if ITV follows a similar schedule. The upcoming season of I’m A Celebrity is anticipated to follow the usual format, with Adam’s victory following a series of intense moments on the show.
Notably, Adam faced accusations of bullying from David Haye, who criticized him for avoiding challenges due to his arthritis. Additionally, a confrontation with Jimmy Bullard almost jeopardized Adam’s progress in the competition, as Jimmy left a trial prematurely, causing tension between the two contestants.
Despite the controversies, Adam’s overwhelming victory in the voting process was evident, securing 51 percent of the votes. The show is set to return later this year with its regular format, as fans eagerly await the next installment of the thrilling reality series.