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I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 2025: meet the cast

10 celebrities entered the South African jungle -and one more who they will all have to beat if they want to win.

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It took Reggie Bird just one challenge to turn her fellow celebrities -and hosts- to tears last night on the premiere of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.

Bird, who is legally blind, and explained she only has 9% vision, was challenged to face her fear of heights inching out onto a skyhigh platform and jumping to catch a dangling star, before plummeting in a harness to the depths below.

It was a quick reminder of why she is already the favourite to win the 10 series. Unlike the other reality influencers and limelight stars, Reggie represents the audience.

Most of the other celebs might as well roll up their kit and head for the airport now, without having to endure bulls testicles or laying down in the Viper Room.

Joining her this year are comedians Dave Hughes, Geraldine Hickey, former Sale of the Century co-host Nicky Buckley, sports stars Shaynna Jack, Sam Thaiday, Zach Tuohy and a bunch of former reality faces. And a British TikTokker with millions of followers, for some reason. Still, as last year reminded us  lesser-known participants Skye Wheatley and Callum Hole can go all the way.

There were two opening challenges last night: “over the dam” and “under the dam” providing scenic daredevil and scary critter moments. The opening with hosts Julia Morris and Robert Irwin as faux-campmates was inspired… but why so many mentions of RayGun? It was as if the show kept apologising for heer absence…

Dave Hughes
Clue: Comedy King

Dave Hughes, known for his sharp wit and quintessentially Australian charm, has seamlessly transitioned his comedic talent from stage to the airwaves and screen.He has co-hosted numerous radio shows, entertained audiences every night on television, appeared on countless podcasts and written books beloved by Australian children. Dave’s current TV presence extends to guest appearances on shows like The Hundred, The Weekly and The Project Passionate about comedy, Dave continues to perform regularly at clubs nationwide, showcasing his enduring dedication to the craft and his natural ability to leave audiences in stitches.

Dave’s Charity: RCD Foundation

Geraldine Hickey
Clue: Comedian

With an effortless ability to turn low-key yarns into high-stake rollercoasters, Geraldine Hickey is one of Australia’s most beloved stand-up comedians. Winner of Best Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, selected for the prestigious New Faces show at Just For Laughs Montreal, and consistently selling out shows in theatres across the country. To see Gez is to love her. A cherished regular on numerous hit TV shows including Thank God You’re Here and Have You Been Paying Attention?, and with stand-up specials available platforms such as Paramount+, Geraldine is a feel-good, masterful storyteller who holds audiences in the palm of her hand.

Geraldine’s Charity: Dementia Australia

Sam Thaiday
Clue: Footy Legend

Rugby league legend Sam Thaiday’s playing career took off when he signed with the Brisbane Broncos in 2003. He spent his entire career at the Broncos, with whom he won the 2006 Premiership. In 2011, he was awarded the Captaincy and went on to win the Dally M Award for Best Second Row player. He has played an impressive 29 matches for Queensland in the State of Origin series and has over 30 test caps to his name representing Australia. Sam was honoured to be named in the Indigenous Australian rugby league team of the century. He retired from NRL at the end of the 2018 season cementing himself in an elite club of players having played over 300 games for the one Club. In his retirement, apart from spending time his wife and beautiful girls, Sam has forged a successful media career with Channel Nine and having also hosted his own radio show Thank God it’s Thaiday on NOVA.

Sam’s Charity: Find Ya Feet

Shayna Jack
Clue: Olympian

As a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time world record holder, Shayna’s journey in the pool is a testament to resilience, determination, and the unbreakable spirit of Australia. From 2017 to 2019, and again from 2022 to the present, she had the privilege of representing the Australian Senior Dolphins on the world stage. After an unjust break in her career from 2019 to 2021, she faced the toughest challenge of her life. Fighting relentlessly to return to the sport that fuels her soul, in 2022 she made her comeback count, winning Gold, Silver, and Bronze at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games. In 2023 and 2024, Shayna proudly stood alongside her incredible Australian teammates to become a four-time World Champion. Most recently, she secured a win in the women’s 50m freestyle at the Australian Swimming Trials and went on to win gold medals in the Women’s 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay and Women’s 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Shayna’s Charity: Prostate Cancer Foundation Aus

Zach Tuohy
Clue: AFL Star

Zach Tuohy’s remarkable journey from Gaelic football in Ireland to becoming the one of the most successful Irish imports in the Australian Football League (AFL) is a tale of determination, adaptability, and sheer talent. A standout athlete from a young age, Tuohy made a bold leap from the rugged fields of County Laois to the high-octane arenas of the AFL when he was recruited by Carlton at the age of 19. His initial seven years at Carlton were challenging, as he navigated a period of turmoil within the club. However, Tuohy’s robust playing style, strategic vision, and ability to influence games soon shone through when he joined the Geelong Cats. There, he clinched an AFL premiership in 2022 and became a fan favourite. Celebrated for his resilience and excellence, Tuohy has played a record-breaking number of games for an Irish player in the AFL (288 games) and stands as a towering figure in AFL history. As Tuohy celebrated an impressive 15th and final year in the AFL in 2024, his life off the field is equally fulfilling. Residing in Geelong with his wife and two sons, he embodies the spirit of dedication and community. Zach’s story not only celebrates his sporting achievements but also highlights his role as a trailblazer for Irish athletes in the AFL, inspiring a new generation with his remarkable journey.

Zach’s Charity: Heart Kids

Max Balegde
Clue: Tik Tokker

From TikTok stardom, Max Balegde brings a quick-witted and fresh approach to podcasting and presenting. His charismatic and chaotic content has amassed an audience of over four million across platforms who live for his A-list celebrity interviews, as well as his hilarious stand-alone content that initially sparked overnight digital fame. Max went from creating content in his bedroom, to streaming live interviews with the likes of Louis Theroux to three million people.

Max’s Charity: Minus18

Tina Provis
Reality Star

Tina Provis is an Asian Australian media personality and digital creator based in Sydney. Best known for her time on the reality series Love Island Australia (season three and four), as well as a stint on the US spin-off Love Island Games, Tina was a fan-favourite and the first Asian woman to have won the series (season three). From her time in the villa, Tina has since grown a loyal online audience, using her platform to share her life with nothing out of bounds. Tina is loved for her authentic personality and relatable content, from debriefing with her followers on her dating life, sharing life advice, cooking up a storm or chatting about all things beauty and fashion. Tina now has a career working with brands with endorsements on her socials. Tina has proven that she’s much more than the stereotypical reality TV star, becoming a strong advocate for people of colour and young women. Tina has used her platform to drive social conversations, opening up about the complicated feelings of growing up outside of the white norm in Australia and sharing her experiences as a woman of colour in the spotlight. Her commentary has been published by the likes of Mamamia and Pedestrian.

Tina’s Charity: Dementia Australia

Nicky Buckley
Clue: TV Host

Nicky Buckley is one of Australia’s most recognised female faces. Nicky began her career in modelling before moving to television as co-host of Channel 10’s Perfect Match (Ed: Blind Date). She then became involved as a regular model on Channel 9’s hit show, Sale of the Century before gaining the position of co-host in 1994. During her six years in this role, Nicky became a well-respected household name. Nicky’s public profile peaked again in 2005 as she appeared as a celebrity contestant on Seven Network’s top rating Dancing With The Stars. Nicky’s profile continued to grow as she went on to host Talk To The Animals, a weekly animal lifestyle program on the Nine Network. Following this, she hosted Channel 7’s Guide to the Good Life and, alongside her husband Murray, she also shot Making Tracks – a travel and lifestyle show for Network 10. Nicky is currently a presenter on Channel 7’s travel program – Melbourne Weekender and is an Ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Australia.

Nicky’s Charity: Ovarian Cancer Australia

Samantha Moitzi
Clue: Reality Star

First appearing on screens during the ninth season of Married At First Sight, Samantha is no stranger to making headlines. While she didn’t find her true love on the show, audiences fell in love with her no-nonsense attitude. Since her time on the show, the fashion brand owner has also built her social media audience, with 130,000 followers across platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Samantha has also dipped her toe into the podcasting world with On The List, a show she hosts with her best friend where they discuss their ins and outs for the week, as well as the hot gossip from their lives.

Samantha’s Charity: Butterfly Org

Reggie Bird
Clue: Reality Royalty

Reggie is the much-loved Fish and Chip maker from a little village in Tasmania who became the only person to win Australian TV’s biggest popularity contest – TWICE! She shot to fame when she won the hearts of all Australia and was overwhelmingly voted the winner of Big Brother in 2003. Besides her diagnosis of Retinitis Pigments two years later in 2005, the ensuing years presented her with many other challenges such as being found to have an extremely rare genetic disorder which will eventually take her hearing as well, giving birth to her son who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, and two broken marriages that left her penniless. It took 19 years before television invited her back into the Big Brother house and, naturally, she won it AGAIN! She managed it and the extremely physically demanding challenges whilst only having 9 degrees of pin-hole vision. Everyone thinks they know Reggie but be assured the full story is much more engaging and emotional than you could ever imagine. She stands as a uniquely iconic character who is a true inspiration to all people but especially other vision impaired people and is an advocate for people living with a wide variety of disabilities.

Reggie’s Charity: Guide Dogs Australia

Matty Johnson
Clue: Leading Man

Matthew Johnson, affectionately known as Matty J, rose to fame as the fifth leading man on The Bachelor where he swept his now wife, Laura Byrne, off her feet. Since finding love in the most unconventional way, they’ve welcomed two beautiful girls to their growing brood – Marlie-Mae and Lola. Even though Matty J started his career in marketing, working with top agencies in Sydney and London, he’s felt right at home in front of the camera. His TV hosting work has included The Living Room, which saw him nominated for a TV Week Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent, international travel series, Luxury Escapes TV and regular guest-host on Studio 10. No stranger to reality TV, Matty J pirouetted his way back onto the small screen in Dancing With The Stars All Stars.  Matty has also traveled the country filling in presenting the weather on Weekend Today, he also hosted the Channel 7 coverage of the 2023 Logies red-carpet with wife Laura. These days when he’s not busy changing nappies or walking his three-legged dog Buster, you can find Matty J entertaining his 465k strong followers on social media with his hilarious parent-related skits. Content that had him crowned the country’s Best Creator on Instagram at the inaugural AiMCO Awards. In 2023 Matty stepped into the podcast realm launching Two Doting Dads, with fellow father, comedian and friend, Ash Wicks – it wasn’t long before Two Doting Dads was picked up by ARN to join their iHeartRadio Podcast Network. The two were invited to host the 2023 Podcast Awards together, and in 2024 Matty & Ash interviewed Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry for the Sydney premier of Transformers One. Matty’s hilarious and creative way of connecting with his audience has also made him a highly in-demand content creator for several national brands….

Matty’s Charity: Starlight Foundation

Harrison Reid
Clue: Hero

Harrison Reid is a dedicated Bondi lifeguard and a familiar face to fans of Bondi Rescue. Being born in New Zealand and moving to Australia when he was 18 years old to take up his area job, he now has 12 years of experience keeping swimmers safe on one of the world’s most iconic and beaches, Harrison has earned a reputation for his courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public safety. Whether tackling challenging rescues, offering first aid, or mentoring young beachgoers, Harrison embodies the spirit of putting others first. His journey as a lifeguard highlights his passion for the ocean and his deep connection to the Bondi community.

Harrison’s Charity: Live Learn Survive

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26 Responses

  1. Love Geraldine Hickey, has been a mainstay of my Mornings as one of the hosts on Triple R Melbourne’s Breakfasters for years, and yep can spin a yarn like no other, so hope that comes across in this show for the people who watch.

  2. Well, I am as old as dirt…but I know nearly all from TVT posts…even if I do not watch the shows…and I live with my granddaughter…so informed about the TikTok person….having said that…I will only peek in occasionally…not a reality person.

  3. Love Geraldine!! Anne Edmonds put on Instagram that Geraldine texted her a few days ago to ask if Anne was going in the jungle, just to throw her off the trail!! Geraldine has a great energy and like others have said, I hope she goes far – I’d like her to win but agree that Reggie probably has it in the bag!

  4. I watched the show last night, but will bow out from here. It’s not because I didn’t like someone, I just struggle to stick with this show, it’s not for me, but I do find it interesting to see who the “celebrities” are each year so I generally watch the first episode. There seems to be a set menu in place each season. I’ve noticed the following generally seem to be present: AFL player, comedian, gay man, influencer and reality contestant/s. Not that it’s necessarily a bad thing, but it’s very predictable. Good to see an NRL person and I’m an AFL fan.

    As others have said, Reggie for the win. I was impressed with Geraldine and I hope she goes far. Nicky Buckley was a nice surprise too.

  5. My definition of a celebrity ….is a “condition” people suffer to exploit themselves for fame and fortune and that’s down to people and the mass media following them.

  6. I haven’t heard of Nicky Buckley for a very long time, but as I looked through the YT videos, she presented Sale of the Century, with Glenn Ridge hosting the show. But since Nicky left SOTC in late 1999, she was replaced by Karina Brown. I still looked thorugh some old Youtube videos of her presenting the game show.
    Shayna Jack — she may have won two gold medals in Paris 2024 swimming. I didn’t watch the 4x200m swimming relay, but I assume she swam with Titmus, McKeon and Meg Harris.
    Sam thaiday was a QLD Maroon player, and I assume he may have appeared on the NRL Footy SHow as a regular panellist.

  7. Possibly the least amount of celebs I knew going in this year, but that’s on my, not their status.
    Is the matinee idol still going into the jungle? Or did I miss something?

  8. “British TikTokker with millions of followers, for some reason”

    His non stop “encouragements” (to people he has only just met) became grating during his challenge, followed by his phony overacting when it came to his turn.

    Not my idea of someone I would consider having as a virtual friend.

  9. Very interesting cast I must say! Surprised with a few of the names that weren’t revealed before the show aired!

    I have no idea on who Max or Samantha are (considering I’m not on TikTok & don’t watch MAFS), so I’m interested to see how they go in the show and also learn a little more about them at the same time

    Not a huge fan of Geraldine Hickey or Zach Touhy (salty Carlton supporter speaking here), but we’ll see if they both grow on me throughout the season!

    As for the Hero that’s going in tonight – no question it’s Harrison from Bondi Rescue. I can recognize that accent anywhere!

  10. So far only know about five of them but still loved it.
    Reggie for the win!! Close second goes to Geraldine.
    The ones I know are Reggie, Geraldine, Dave, Nicky and I have heard of Shayna.

  11. I wonder if there is any real conception at TEN just how much Dave Hughes is disliked. People will do anything to avoid his appearances elsewhere and he is now on another show to drag it down. Does Rove McManus or someone have so much power that he keeps getting gigs.

    The celebrity list needed at least a few prominent names – being on Love Island is not a calling card nor is being a UK tik tok figure. It just needs a bit more profile in its casting and “““““““some commitment to people the audience may be aware of.

    1. ” how much Dave Hughes is disliked”
      Indeed. I usually just watch the first ep of ‘Celeb’ to check out the so called Celebs. Cannot stand Hughies’ voice – so did not even last a full ep this time.

  12. The only 2 I have heard of are Dave Hughes and Nicky Buckley (I haven’t heard of her for years and had forgotten about her since she left Sale Of The Century)

  14. I usually am not a fan of Dave Hughes but I thought the first half hour or so with Dave and Shayna was really funny. Like most people I have never heard of the Tik Tok guy but obviously he is there for the young ones who know him. My favourites are Sam and Nikki (she looks wonderful). I think they all look good value!

    1. Yes, that makes complete sense. The promos mentioned someone being “more at home on a river” (possibly a reference to “All The Rivers Run”, from the mid-80s).

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