There’s a lot of glitz, glamour and sparkle still to come in 2025, and next year is looking even brighter, with your favourite shows and stars set to dazzle on 10 in 2026.
Tamara Simoneau, Vice President, Content, Paramount Australia said: “2026 is the year of new eras, reinvigorated favourites and returning comfort shows, and we are so excited for Australia to come along for the ride.”
Kicking off the year once again, Robert Irwin and Lady Julia Morris return to the jungles of Africa with a new batch of celebs for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Keep your eyes peeled as we start rolling out clues as to who will be taking a first-class flight into a first-class fright when the series returns in January 2026.
Robert Irwin said: “I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve got in store this season! Every year the trials get bigger, the stars get braver and the jungle gets wilder. It’s going to be an unforgettable ride. See you in the jungle!”
Julia Morris said: “To get to present the show I love, alongside one of the biggest superstars in the world right now, is the purest of joys. Robert and I are beside ourselves to return to our spiritual showbiz home in South Africa for Season 12 of our beloved I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Get ready celebs, we are ready to tango! (Actually, I am not ready to tango).”
After successfully taking over the world, Australian Survivor returns in 2026 with a brand-new host, and a brand-new theme: Redemption.
For the first time, each of the 24 players will enter with a personal mission – something to prove, or a regret to make right. They’re not just playing to win; they’re playing to rewrite the story of who they are.
Third time players, Harry Hills, Simon Mee and Brooke Jowett, return for their shot at redemption, alongside Mark Warnock from 2024’s Titans V Rebels. These former players won’t be the only ones who have some game experience under their belt as Big Brother’s Johnson Ashak, and The Traitors New Zealand’s Cat Hooker try their hand at the world’s greatest game.
They will be fighting alongside pro wrestler Jackson, MMA fighter Cameron, CEO Richard, AFL Indigenous talent lead Ben, acupuncturist Blanche, students Tez and Sally, chef Faith, fraud prevention specialist Keeley, truck driver Caleb, country musician Don, model Lyndl, stay-at-home mum Loz, vet nurse Paula, pastor Daniel, artist Lottie, NDIS support worker Aisha and writer Eliza.
Set to snuff the torches of castaways is a former player who is widely considered one of the greatest of all time, David ‘Golden God’ Genat.
New host David Genat said: “Next year, a new era begins for Australian Survivor. I cannot wait for the challenge and am so honoured to be part of this brilliant new season.”
From surviving on an island to surviving the night, the global smash-hit, social deduction series The Traitors returns next year with the OG reality TV host, Gretel Killeen in command.
This season promises to be devious, as faces from across Aussie reality TV go head-to-head in brutal banishments, hoping to sniff out the Traitors hiding amongst them.
Stars from Real Housewives, Australian Idol, Australian Survivor, Love Island, MasterChef Australia, Married at First Sight, Aussie Shore, Big Brother and more, will fight for their lives, as they attempt to play the game that has captivated the world.
The all-star line-up includes Australian Idol icons Ian “Dicko” Dickson and Cosima De Vito, The Real Housewives’ Gamble Breaux (Melbourne) and Krissy Marsh (Sydney), Drag Race Down Under’s Rhys Nicholson and Kween Kong, and Olympian and Sole Survivor Shane Gould alongside fellow Australian Survivor alum Kirby Bentley, Henry Nicholson and AJ Antonios.
They will be joined by Bachelor icons Keira Maguire and Alex Nation, Cam Merchant from Married At First Sight, MasterChef Australia star Alvin Quah, Aussie Shore’s Manaaki Hoepo, Love Island’sRachael Evren and Claudia Bonifazio, The Block twins Josh and Luke Packham, Big Brother housemate Tully Smyth, Made In Bondi’s Lawson Mahoney and musician Rob Farnham, the son of Aussie music legend, John Farnham.
Gretel Killeen said: “Hosting The Traitors is a joyful milestone in my career. In the magical South Island of New Zealand, we’ve created a series that not only embraces the much-loved Traitors format but also adds a pinch of soap opera for our very own mischievous fairytale.”
Everyday Aussies will have the opportunity to win a lifechanging sum of money when Millionaire Hot Seat comes to 10, hosted by Rebecca Gibney.
Testing their nerves and their general knowledge, each episode will see six contestants enter the arena, facing 15 challenging questions and earning them the opportunity to walk away with cash prizes, up to a whopping $1,000,000.
Rebecca Gibney said: “I’m not sure I’ll be the most composed game show host because, so far, there have been chair spins, lots of laughter, and more than a few tears! It’s such a privilege to be able to spend time getting to know everyday Aussies and to watch them win life changing amounts of money. It’s the most exhilarating, challenging, and extraordinary thing I’ve ever done.”
With unprecedented access to the Sydney and NSW Water Police at Marine Area Command (MAC), Sydney Harbour Cops is a new observational documentary series following the dedicated team of police officers navigating the iconic waters of the harbour city.
From underwater searches to daring rescue missions, confronting offenders head-on to missing persons cases, this real-life drama series shines a spotlight on the brave officers risking their lives to protect our waters.
Moving further south, welcome to The Animal Sanctuary, a series that looks inside Tasmania’s Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and the young family who have taken on the task of running an entire island’s wildlife rescue operation.
This year we watched as Laura Sharrad finally made her dream come true as her name was etched into the MasterChef Australia trophy. Third time truly was the charm, and in 2026 we can’t wait to see the fresh faces joining judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli.
Having just wrapped up another brilliant season of The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition, host Beau Ryan is already itching to top up those frequent flyer points.
Beau will be heading back around the globe next year with more teams of celebs and their loved ones, each hoping to win $100,000 for their chosen charity.
In 2026, 10 will continue to be the home of Australian TV comedy. The Logie-winning fave Have You Been Paying Attention? returns with host Tom Gleisner and his regular panel buds Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee.
And if you’re anything like us and you can’t get enough of Sam Pang, don’t fret, as he will be back with even more Sam Pang Tonight. Big laughs, huge celebrity guests, and the occasional famous person being pushed into a Christmas tree. What more could you possibly ask for?
Skewering the news and bringing you the stories that matter the most, Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald return for another season of The Cheap Seats.
The LOLs continue next year when five brave comedians see if they’re up to the task in the next season of Taskmaster Australia. Anisa Nandaula, Brett Blake, Celia Pacquola, Joel Creasey and Rove McManus may know how to make audiences laugh, but how will they fare when put to the ultimate test set by Tom Gleeson and his lesser assistant, Tom Cashman?
And there’s plenty more to come, with returning favourites for the whole family like Deal or No Deal, Gogglebox Australia, David Attenborough’s Parenthood, Selling Houses Australia, Airport 24/7, The Graham Norton Show and Love It Or List It Australia.
You want drama? We’ve got all your favourite international dramas on 10, with shows like NCIS, Watson, Elsbeth, and Matlock.
When it comes to news, you’ll never miss the stories that matter when our dedicated 10 News teams across the country keep you in the loop. More than ever, we’re committed to telling the full story. From 10 News Lunchtime, 10 News Afternoon, 10 News at 5pm, 10 News+ at 6pm, and 10 News Late, when news breaks, we go deep.
Paramount Australia is once again your one-stop destination for all things Australian football, giving fans across the country a front row seat to every moment, every goal and all the glory.
We continue to bring fans all the heart-stopping action and the unmissable matches from the CommBank Socceroos and the CommBank Matildas, including when the Tillies seek to lift the trophy at home at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia.
We’ve supercharged your Saturdays, with two Isuzu UTE A-League Men matches broadcast back-to-back on 10 Drama and 10 Streaming from 5pm AEDT. Plus, from kick-off to the final whistle, every single Ninja A-League Women match is available on 10 Streaming, with at least 10 matches broadcast on 10 Drama across the season.
And your Sundays are covered too, with Sunday Hoops delivering NBL double-headers with the week’s biggest game airing on 10 and 10 Streaming at 2:30pm, followed by a second NBL match on 10 Drama and 10 Streaming.
The Australian MotoGP returns, plus the high-speed, high-stakes, high-octane thrills of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix will be back in Melbourne next March for the season-opener.
Plus, in 2026, 10 is stepping into the octagon as select live UFC events will be available from January.
But before we kick off 2026, we’re rounding out a stellar year when Big Brother returns home to 10 on November 9, with brand-new host Mel Tracina at the helm.
Returning to its roots with live nominations, live evictions, and 24/7 livestreaming from Dreamworld, and with over 20,000 applications for our batch of housemates, we’ve been busy picking the perfect tenants.
Mel said: “I’m thrilled that we’re bringing the OG reality TV blockbuster back to 10 and I can promise you: it will be just as surprising, just as innovative and just as unmissable as it was a quarter of a century ago.”
Plus, in December this year, double lives collide when new Australian drama, Imposter, airs on 10.
It’s going to be a huge year, full of stars doing what they do best; sparkling! See you in 2026, it will be out of this world!
