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A globally recognized supermodel is set to join the next season of Australia’s popular reality show, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Rachel Hunter, a renowned model from New Zealand, has been announced as the third contestant to participate in the Channel Ten series at the age of 56.
The network made the thrilling announcement on Sunday morning, confirming that Hunter will compete alongside retired AFL athlete Dyson Heppell, 33, and 30-year-old NRL player Luke Bateman.
New Zealand model Rachel Hunter, 56, is the third celebrity revealed to be competing on the Channel Ten reality TV series.
The network confirmed the exciting news on Sunday morning, revealing she will be appearing alongside retired AFL star Dyson Heppell, 33, and NRL player Luke Bateman, 30.
The Auckland-born model rose to fame in the ’90s as a glamorous cover girl, who appeared in a host of popular publications, including Sports Illustrated and Vogue.
She was married to legendary British singer Rod Stewart from 1990 – 2006, and shares two children with him, Renee and Liam.
Rachel also enjoyed success in Hollywood, appearing in many popular US productions including Mad About You and The Drew Carey Show.
A world famous supermodel has been confirmed to appear on the upcoming season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia, heading into the South African jungle on Sunday’s season premiere. New Zealand model Rachel Hunter will be competing on the show
The Auckland-born model rose to fame in the ’90s as a glamorous cover girl, who appeared in a host of popular publications, including Sports Illustrated and Vogue. Pictured in 1992
She has also appeared on several reality TV productions before, including competing on Dancing With The Stars US in 2005 and being a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars in 2012.
Last week it was confirmed Luke Bateman will be joining the 2026 line-up of contestants.
The former NRL and Bachelor star, 30, took to Instagram to share the news with followers.
‘In some very exciting news, I’ll be trading the Australian outback for the African jungle on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! which premieres this Sunday on Ten,’ he said.
Continuing, Luke said that he would be attempting to win the $100,000 prize money for a rural charity.
‘I’ll be going into the jungle representing my charity, Farm Angels, which is a charity very close to my heart. They do amazing work in my community.’
Luke added that he could not wait to see what hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris had in store for this year’s crop of jungle celebrities.
‘I’m very excited to see what they have cooked up for me,’ he said.
She was married to legendary British singer Rod Stewart from 1990 – 2006. (Pictured together in 1991)
The Robert Irwin and Julia Morris hosted reality TV series premieres Sunday at 7pm on 10
‘I’m sure there’ll be some delectable food items and some fear-instilling trials. I can’t wait. I’ll see you all in the jungle.’
Luke rose to fame as an NRL star, playing for the Canberra Raiders from 2015 to 2019.
He parlayed his sporting success into reality TV fame, starring in the eleventh and final season of The Bachelor in 2023.
Dubbed The Bachelors, the show saw Luke star alongside fellow suitors Ben Waddell and Wesley Cortes.
He eventually declared his love for Ellie Rolfe and they remained the only couple still together after the final episode.
However, the romance proved to be short-lived, with Luke confirming he had split with Ellie in March 2024.
I’m A Celebrity premieres Sunday at 7pm on Channel 10
