Robert Irwin reveals huge change to I’m a Celebrity eating trials

New host Robert Irwin has revealed a huge change to the eating trials during next year’s series of I’m a Celebrity.

Robert Irwin has revealed a huge change to the rules surrounding eating challenges on I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here!

Wildlife enthusiast Robert, 19, was announced as the new host of the upcoming 2024 season of the reality show, replacing Dr Chris Brown.

Appearing on The Project on Tuesday night alongside co-host Julia Morris, Robert, a conservationist, was asked how he would feel watching celebs gobble down “zebra balls”.

Robert replied that no wildlife would be used in eating challenges on the show from now on.

“Can I say something very interesting? This is one of the reasons why I was so excited to join the show,” he said.

Robert Irwin is joining Julia Morris as co-host of @ImACelebrityAU, and we find out what advice Julia has given him ahead of going into the jungle and they reveal the special people he'll be bringing along. pic.twitter.com/DyXrWRAzAd

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“I’m A Celebrity have vowed to cease all use of wildlife in the show. The entire consumptive use of wildlife is done.

“All the eating trials still continue, but it’s with sustainably farmed animals.

“They’ve got all bags to eat!

“So, it’s a very important thing for me. And I’m very proud of what we’re doing together

to really hit home and lead by example with wildlife conservation in this new season of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.”

Robert Irwin and Julia Morris talk “zebra balls” on The Project.

Robert has reportedly been a massive fan of the show since he appeared in the jungle in 2016 as a guest on the show alongside his mum, Terri, and sister Bindi.

Brown, 45, left Channel 10 for rival Seven.