Airing on Channel 10 , Season 13 saw the return of beloved wildlife campaigner and "comedy royalty" Lady Julia Morris . Their chemistry remained a focal point of the show, blending humor with the high-stakes tension of the South African jungle. The 2026 Contestants & Winner
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After the production hurdles of the pandemic years, which saw the show filmed in Australia rather than its traditional home, the series returned to South Africa for Season 12. For Season 13, production has remained in the rugged terrain of Kruger National Park, South Africa. The time zone difference allows for the beloved "live" feel of the evictions and trials, maintaining the authenticity that fans crave. Airing on Channel 10 , Season 13 saw
The lifeblood of the show remains the "Bushtucker Trials." For Season 13, the challenge team has reportedly upped the ante. Early leaks suggest a return to "physically gruelling" water trials, alongside the classic entomophagy (eating bugs) challenges that have contestants gagging on cockroaches and fish eyes. The "Tucker Trials" are not just about fear anymore; they are mental endurance tests designed to fracture alliances. After the production hurdles of the pandemic years,