Overview
- Contestants were moved to the Bush Telegraph in New South Wales after a Bureau of Meteorology alert, with production saying they returned once conditions were safe.
- ITV confirmed the return of a live Bushtucker Trial called Cocktails of Cruelty, a head‑to‑head drinking challenge not seen in the Australian jungle since 2019.
- Producers have trailed a tougher night‑time challenge described by a programme source as one of the show’s “sickest” trials, signalling an escalation designed to test morale.
- Aitch was chosen by the public as camp leader with Angry Ginge as deputy, prompting unease among some campmates over changed dynamics and a recent prank about star counts.
- Hosts Ant and Dec highlighted a possible contraband incident after Alex Scott appeared to add seasoning to food, telling viewers to “watch this space” regarding any punishment.