The 12th season of premiered on January 18, 2026 , on Network 10 . In a historic win, comedian and radio presenter Concetta Caristo
: For the first time, the season was pre-recorded in late 2025, with three different endings filmed to allow for a public vote to determine the final winner during the broadcast. The 12th season of premiered on January 18,
The cast featured a mix of international stars, athletes, and local television personalities: Final Status Concetta Caristo Comedian & Radio Host Gary Sweet Acclaimed Actor Luke Bateman Former NRL Player Nath Valvo Stand-up Comedian Eliminated Rebekah Elmaloglou Neighbours Actress Eliminated Cyrell Paule MAFS Contestant Eliminated George Calombaris Celebrity Chef Eliminated Mia Fevola Internet Personality Eliminated Dyson Heppell Former AFL Player Eliminated Barry Williams The Brady Bunch Star Eliminated Matt Zukowski Love Island Australia Eliminated Rachel Hunter International Supermodel Eliminated Deni Hines ARIA-winning Singer Technical Note: "M4B Patched" The 12th season of premiered on January 18,