I’m a Celeb winner to return to Australia to host new spin-off show alongside Joel Dommett

REIGNING King of the Jungle Sam Thompson will return Down Under next month for the new I’m A Celeb spin-off.

The star, 32, who won the show last year, will help Joel Dommett host the jungle’s behind-the-scenes sister show.

And his former Love Islander girlfriend Zara McDermott, 27, could come along for the ride.

Presenter Joel, 39, was on the ITV show as a campmate in 2016.

The spin-off show, axed in 2020, has previously been known as Get Me Out of Here! Now!, Extra Camp and Daily Drop.

A telly source said: “Show bosses are over the moon to land Joel as their host.

"He’s now a massive primetime star.

"They’re delighted that Sam will be joining up for proceedings as he’s so popular with viewers.

“Joel is a popular presenter and part of the IAC family and was the number one choice for host when bosses decided to bring back the spin off show.

“The spin off show is set for an overhaul and will have a new name when it returns.

"It’s had a few names, hosts and incarnations over the past 20 plus years.”

I’m A Celeb presenting duo Ant and Dec are also believed to be making several guest appearances on the sister show.