In a whirlwind of last-minute chaos that’s got fans buzzing, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! has pulled off a jaw-dropping coup by snagging rock royalty Jack Osbourne as a surprise campmate. The 40-year-old star, son of the legendary Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, stepped in at the eleventh hour after another contestant dramatically bailed, turning what could have been a production nightmare into pure TV gold.
Jack Osbourne in a jungle setting from “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!”
Jack Osbourne at Brisbane Airport for ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’
‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ TV show, Series 25, Show 1, Australia – 16 Nov 2025
‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ TV show, Series 25, Show 1, Australia – 16 Nov 2025
The Sun broke the news first that Jack would be trading his comfy life for the grueling Australian jungle, but the real shocker? He only got the call on November 2—leaving him a mere 10 days to gear up before jetting Down Under. In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Jack spilled the beans on the frantic scramble: “I only knew I was coming out here like ten days ago. I think I was a last-ditch effort. Clearly, someone backed out and they were like, ‘F***, who do we call?’”
With entry into the jungle looming in the next few days, Jack’s strategy is all about indulgence. “I don’t know when I’m going in, but I’m probably just gonna eat as much as I can before going in,” he confessed. “I stocked up on some chocolate digestives and some Pot Noodles and I’m going to live the high life. It’s a fine cuisine.” Who knew survival prep could sound so deliciously relatable?
While ITV hasn’t spilled the tea on who exactly jumped ship, whispers point to radio heavyweight Nick Ferrari, who reportedly pulled out last weekend after his bosses at the station put their foot down. And that’s not all—boxing sensation Conor Benn was also in the mix for talks before things fell through. Talk about a celebrity shuffle!
But Jack isn’t diving into this adventure solo; he’s got the full backing of his iconic family. Opening up about chatting with his mum Sharon ahead of the show, he shared, “My family are all very, very supportive of me doing this.” Even sister Kelly gave her thumbs-up: “She was really supportive and she was like, ‘Go have fun. Yeah, go enjoy yourself.’ We are in our 40s now, so I like to think that sibling rivalry maybe has tapered off just a bit.” It’s heartwarming to see the Osbournes rallying together amid the spotlight.
Of course, this jungle jaunt comes at a poignant time for the family, still reeling from the devastating loss of patriarch Ozzy Osbourne. The Black Sabbath legend passed away in July at 76, succumbing to a heart attack after a brave fight with Parkinson’s disease. Jack hinted that some topics might stay off-limits in camp: “I think things will naturally come up and I’m not necessarily going to stray away from too many things. But, you know, obviously there are certain things I probably won’t discuss on a nationally televised show that’s filmed 24/7.”
Still, he’s open to those raw, fireside heart-to-hearts that make I’m A Celeb so addictive. “Yeah, I think it’s just a natural part of bonding with people,” he said. “I think this show probably would fall under the ‘trauma bonding’ kind of category.” And as for leaving his loved ones behind? Speaking before takeoff, the dad-of-four admitted it hit hard: “It would be difficult to leave his family in the wake of my dad passing.”
With Jack’s rockstar pedigree, unfiltered charm, and fresh-off-the-plane energy, this season’s jungle is set to be more explosive than ever. Will he conquer the creepy crawlies, or will the emotional undercurrents steal the show? Stay tuned—I’m A Celebrity just got a whole lot wilder!