{"id":420859,"date":"2026-01-18T08:31:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T08:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/420859\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T08:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T08:31:09","slug":"rachel-hunter-and-dyson-heppell-confirmed-for-im-a-celebrity-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/420859\/","title":{"rendered":"Rachel Hunter and Dyson Heppell confirmed for I\u2019M A CELEBRITY 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With just hours to go before launch, Rachel Hunter and Dyson Heppell have been revealed as part of the first three celebrity campmates heading into the jungle for I\u2019m A Celebrity\u2026 Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The pair join previously announced campmate Luke Bateman, rounding out the first wave of names ahead of tonight\u2019s premiere, in a reveal that largely aligns with weeks of speculation <a href=\"https:\/\/tvblackbox.com.au\/page\/2026\/01\/14\/are-these-the-stars-set-to-enter-the-jungle-for-im-a-celebrity-australia-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">and earlier TV Blackbox reporting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hunter\u2019s casting had been widely tipped throughout the summer rollout, with clues pointing toward an international supermodel with ties to rock and roll royalty, a profile that neatly matched the New Zealand born fashion icon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Best known for gracing the covers of Vogue, Elle, Harper\u2019s Bazaar and multiple Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues, Hunter\u2019s career has spanned decades at the top of the global modelling industry.<\/p>\n<p>In more recent years, she has shifted focus toward wellness, becoming a yoga and meditation teacher and running retreats centred on mindfulness and personal growth.<\/p>\n<p>She will be competing in the jungle in support of Little Wings, a not for profit organisation providing free air and ground transport for sick children and their families across regional NSW, the ACT and Queensland.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Im-A-Celebrity.Get-Me-Out-Of-Here-First-Three-Celebrities-640x313.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-189534\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.044830512705307;width:870px;height:auto\"  \/>Luke Bateman, Rachel Hunter and Dyson Heppell are the first three campmates revealed for I\u2019m A Celebrity\u2026 Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026, with the remaining celebrities yet to be unveiled ahead of tonight\u2019s premiere (image \u2013 10)<\/p>\n<p>Heppell\u2019s name has also been circulating heavily in the lead up to launch, with the former Essendon captain long linked to the season following clues referencing an AFL A lister heading into the jungle.<\/p>\n<p>A premiership era figure and one of the youngest captains in the club\u2019s history, Heppell brings significant sporting pedigree to the cast.<\/p>\n<p>Away from football, he has built a profile as a mental health advocate and community ambassador, while also founding fashion label Haych the Label.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Heppell will be taking part in the series in support of Very Special Kids, a Victorian based charity providing palliative care and support to children and young people with life limiting conditions, as well as their families.<\/p>\n<p>The confirmation of Hunter and Heppell <a href=\"https:\/\/tvblackbox.com.au\/page\/2026\/01\/15\/luke-bateman-confirmed-as-first-celeb-for-im-a-celebrity-australia-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">follows Luke Bateman being revealed earlier this week as the first official cast member<\/a> for the 2026 season, a move that backed TV Blackbox reporting that the former NRL player was set to enter the jungle.<\/p>\n<p>Bateman has since emerged as a breakout social media figure, building a global following through BookTok, podcasting and a recently signed two book deal, while also competing in support of Farm Angels.<\/p>\n<p>With 10 more celebrities still to be revealed for this season, all eyes will be on whether any further campmates are unveiled before tonight\u2019s premiere, or saved for a surprise jungle entrance once the season gets underway.<\/p>\n<p>The other campmates yet to be revealed, and that <a href=\"https:\/\/tvblackbox.com.au\/page\/2026\/01\/14\/are-these-the-stars-set-to-enter-the-jungle-for-im-a-celebrity-australia-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">have been tipped by TV Blackbox to be confirmed tonight<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<p>Radio queen: Concetta Caristo<br \/>Hollywood sitcom star: Barry Williams<br \/>Beauty bridezilla: Cyrell Paule<br \/>A Master Chef: George Calombaris<br \/>90s pop star: Deni Hines<br \/>Stand up star: Nath Valvo<br \/>Logie winning actor: Gary Sweet<br \/>Jungle princess: Mia Fevola<br \/>Reality bad boy: Matthew Zukowski<br \/>Soap royalty: Rebekah Elmaloglou<\/p>\n<p>Will you be tuning in? Let us know in the comments below and brace for the familiar \u201cwho?\u201d commentary as the remaining campmates are revealed.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m A Celebrity\u2026 Get Me Out Of Here! 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