The 2026 season brought significant changes to the format, most notably shifting from a live broadcast to a to manage production costs. 👑 The Winner & Finale
Veteran actor Gary Sweet and The Bachelors star Luke Bateman . Finale Date: 22 February 2026. The 2026 season brought significant changes to the
<season_number>23</season_number> <episode_count>24</episode_count> (incl. 2 recap specials) <rating>M (coarse language, mild nudity, scary scenes)</rating> <advisory>Contains snake, spider, and cockroach interactions</advisory> <availability>Network 10 (linear) + Paramount+ (next-day & exclusive behind-scenes)</availability> Meanwhile, Anthony Callea proved to be the trial
A standout moment was during his trials. Watching a hardened footballer reduced to tears by a spider became the comedic highlight of the season, humanizing him in a way sports fans had never seen. Meanwhile, Anthony Callea proved to be the trial machine, often volunteering to save his teammates and racking up stars for the camp with impressive stoicism. (incl. 2 recap specials) <