Maura Higgins & Rob Rausch Host US 'I'm A Celebrity'
Peacock's 2027 series pairs celebrities with non-famous friends or family to compete for $100,000 in the jungle
Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch will host the US version of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here' on Peacock, set to debut in 2027. The series will feature celebrities paired with a non-famous friend or family member to compete in the jungle, with the winning team receiving a $100,000 grand prize.
The series is produced by ITV America, with David George, David Eilenberg, and Jordana Hochman serving as executive producers. The show is based on the international format 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', created by Lifted Entertainment and distributed by ITV Studios.
Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch previously starred together on 'The Traitors' Season 4, where Rausch was the sole winner. The two will bring their chemistry to the new series, which adds a twist to the original format by pairing celebrities with civilians.
The series will push the contestants to their limits, stripping them of luxuries and challenging them physically and psychologically. The last remaining team will win the $100,000 grand prize, and the show will reveal which celebrities can adapt to life without VIP treatment and which friendships can withstand the jungle environment.
## What's at stake The new series is the latest attempt to bring the long-running British hit to the US. Previous attempts in 2003 and 2009 failed to gain traction, but Peacock is hoping for success with its new format. The show adds to Peacock's growing reality slate, which includes hits like 'The Traitors' and 'Love Island USA'.
## Background The original 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' format has been successful internationally, and ITV America has been trying to bring it to the US for years. The company partnered with Blumhouse Television on a version called 'Celebrity Castle' in 2021, but it didn't move forward. With Peacock on board, the show is finally set to debut in the US, and ITV America is hoping for a hit.
The series will be a test of friendship and endurance, pushing contestants to their limits in the jungle. With its unique format and charismatic hosts, 'Get Me Out of Here' has the potential to be a breakout hit for Peacock.
