We watched them conquer their fears, tackle tucker trials, spill their guts and often eat some too but what are our fave celebs up to after surviving South Africa?
For most, life post-jungle has meant more time on our televisions and radio roles but for a certain few, a mouth-full of scoffing beetles now seems like a breeze.
One celeb has even come clean and confessed to cheating their way to the crown.
As we countdown to the 2023 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia, which premieres on Sunday April 2nd, we check in with some of your all-time favourite stars of the jungle to see what they’ve been up to!
Freddie Flintoff
The English cricket team may not have many fans in Australia, but their former cricket captain, Freddie Flintoff, managed to win over plenty of hearts.
Entering the jungle in season one as an intruder, the charming Brit ended up taking home the crown.
Almost eight years later however, he revealed on BBC Radio 5 Live’s podcast that he cheated! Freddie confessed he told the show’s producers he was a smoker.
As smoking is prohibited on Australian TV, anyone wanting a cigarette would have to leave the set.
“They asked me how many I wanted a day so I said five knowing I’d have to do it off screen,” he revealed.
“I’d walk out the gate and there’d be a chair with a cigarette that I didn’t have, I just sat and had some peace to myself, not filmed and in nobody’s hearing.”
Since retiring from professional cricket in 2009, Freddie has starred on several TV projects including as one of the hosts of BBC’s Top Gear.
Freddie Flintoff took home the IAC crown.
(Image: Channel Ten)Joel Creasey
Self-proclaimed ‘acid-tongued prince’ and comedian Joel Creasey was sure to be hit with I’m A Celeb fans thanks to his cheeky and unapologetic attitude.
After placing fourth in the show’s first season in 2015, Joel has kept busy, popping up on our TV screens on countless occasions.
As well as performing shows around the world the comedian hosted SBS’s broadcast of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, the Eurovision Song Contest with Myf Warhurst and played Cupid to some sexy singles on dating show, Take Me Out.
He currently hosts Nova’s afternoon radio show alongside Kate Ritchie and Tim Blackwell.
Joel had his eyes on the prize.
(Image: Channel Ten)Steve Price
If anyone was going to ruffle feathers in the jungle it was Steve Price.
The shock jock caused quite the stir with his bold opinions but he also had his moments, including being brought to tears by a letter from home.
He currently makes guest appearances on The Project and is a columnist for the Herald Sun, Sky News Paul Murray program and the Sharri Markson show.
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Steve Price swallowed a few creepy crawlies.
(Image: Channel Ten)Fiona O’Loughlin
2018 Queen of the jungle, Fiona O’Loughlin not only won I’m a Celebrity but also the hearts of the nation.
The comedian’s complete honesty about her struggle with alcohol – including a two and half week stint in a coma – as well as her failed suicide attempt, was a breath of fresh air for the public.
After taking home the crown, Fiona has been on tour around the country as well as making various TV appearances. She also spends her time being a doting grandmother to her adorable grandchildren.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
From her time on Neighbours as villain Izzy Hoyland to her electro-rock tunes as part of band, Rogue Traders, Nat has long been loved by Aussie fans.
And her time in the jungle was no different.
The always chipper camp-mate came third in season three of I’m A Celeb.
Things haven’t slowed since, with the actress, singer and presenter reprising her role on Neighbours for a short time as well as making several other TV appearances.
She went on to star in Tony and Grammy Award winning jukebox musical Jagged Little Pill – inspired by Alanis Morissette’s hit nineties album.
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Why so unimpressed, Nat?
(Image: Channel Ten)Brendan Fevola
After a string of high profile scandals led to his AFL career coming to an abrupt end, Brendan Fevola, took to the jungle to turn his image around.
The former Carlton and Brisbane Lions player opened up while on the show about his reasons for joining the cast.
“There’s a lot of people that dislike myself because of my own actions. When I was younger and immature, I did a few things wrong and threw away my footy career.”
“Now that I’m a bit older and I’ve got three young daughters, I want everyone to not taint them with the same brush. Especially Alex — when they associate me, they associate her, and it’s not fair.”
It seemed to work, with Fevola winning over the public and going on to a career in radio with the Fifi, Fev and Byron show. He and wife Alex are proud parents to four daughters.
Brendan was all smiles when he took home the crown.
(Image: Channel Ten)Casey Donovan
Casey first skyrocketed to fame at just 16-years-old after winning Australian Idol.
After which however, she all but disappeared from the limelight. That is until she entered the jungle in 2017 where she once again won over Australia.
The singer famously opened up about a six year relationship she had with a man named Campbell, who she eventually discovered never existed but was part of a catfish scheme.
Life after her second reality TV stint has done Casey wonders, she proved her acting chops in shows Black Comedy, Street Smart and How To Stay Married as well as the stage musical 9 to 5.
Never smell before you taste it, Casey!
(Image: Channel Ten)Shannon Noll
It seems Shannon Noll is destined for the silver medal. Rising to fame after coming runner up on Australian Idol, the Aussie singer also came in second place to Fiona O’Loughlin on I’m A Celeb’s fourth season.
Shannon famously opened up on the show about the difficulties he endured trying to keep his family farm running after his time on Idol.
Life post-jungle has been a roller-coaster for the singer, who appeared in court and pleaded guilty for cocaine possession.
He also welcomed baby boy Colton in December 2018 with wife Rochelle, after being told he could never father again.
Second place for the second time, Shannon!
(Image: Channel Ten)Miguel Maestre
With his booming voice and infectious smile, you can’t not love Miguel!
The Spanish-born chef and Living Room presenter not only brought joy to the campsite but he also won the series, taking home $100,000 for his chosen charity, R U OK?.
Since his big win, Miguel has continued his TV roles as well as remained an ambassador for not only R U OK? but also Cancer Council Australia and CARE Australia.
Miguel is happily married to wife Sascha Newport, and is a proud dad-of-two to Claudia and Morgan.
Abbie Chatfield
She may have had a tough time after her Bachelor stint but Abbie had the last laugh when she won in 2021.
The 2019 Bachie runner-up admitted to TV WEEK after her win, “I thought it was banter!”
Since her win, Abbie’s been killing it with her podcast It’s A Lot and with her pro-vaccine social media movement as well as hosting Love Island‘s sister show Afterparty.
She also hosts her own weeknight radio show called ‘Hot Nights with Abbie’ on the HITT.FM network.
2021’s Queen of the Jungle was Abbie Chatfield.
(Image: Channel Ten)Dylan Lewis
Dylan DOMINATED the bush tucker trials during his season.
(Image: Channel Ten)Dylan Lewis was crowned the winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia for 2022, taking home $50,000 in prize money and $100,000 for his nominated charity Lifeline.
Since his win a year ago, Dylan has continued to make music with his bank The Haploids and The Brown Hornet Funk.
He also posts regular comedic and musical skits to his social media accounts.
