Olympic champion Shayna Jack of Australia has been revealed as a member of the 11th season of the reality TV show, “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”
26-year-old Jack will join the likes of comedian David Hughes, former Australian Rules footballer Zach Tuohy and television presenter Nicky Buckley in competing in challenges in the Australian jungle to win $100,000 for the charity of their choice.
Jack posted on social media today, “I’M OFFICIALLY IN THE JUNGLE! ✨🌿
“I’ve traded the pool for the wild and I’m so excited (and a little nervous 😅) to take on this crazy adventure on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 🐍🕷️🌴
“I’m ready to push myself, face my fears, and hopefully make you all proud! But I can’t do it without YOU!
“I’m looking forward to every wild moment ahead and I’d love your support along the way! 💚”
Jack, who trains under Dean Boxall at St. Peters Western, helped the nation of Australia take home gold last year in Paris in the women’s 4x100m freestyle and 4x200m freestyle relays. That served as redemption for the sprint ace who served a two-year suspension for having tested positive for the banned substance Ligandrol in 2019.
Jack isn’t the only swimmer to have appeared on this particular reality TV show. Recently retired Olympic multi-medalist Emily Seebohm joined the cast for season 8 in 2022 and was the 9th contestant eliminated, rendering her in 4th place.
For those who are interested, her chosen charity is the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Shayna Jack is awesome yall are just haters!
I didn’t know Lance Armstrong used swimswam
All of these reality tv shows are so cringe, so embarrassing for the participants. The only group more embarrassing are the fans of these shows.
The Australian version of this is actually pretty good. It’s one of the few that I can watch. The physical challenges are amazing and scary but also safe. ( heights etc).
Hey WADA, want legitimacy brownie points?
Serious point- I thought active athletes had to be careful what they ingest-and surely Shayna knows this. How can you control what goes in your mouth on this show???
Shayna should know this better than most, tbh.
you mean “should have known”
. They’ll be getting the food from reputable sources.
Wait there’s an Aussie version of this? Guess that makes sense
I guess the 100 free relay streak is over this year lol
Why??
Emma retired, Shayna doing this, Campbells gone, Mollie in a big ass knee brace. Next gen haven’t really gotten into the low 52 ranges yet
I try and stay off instagram, so I’m lost here. What happened to MOC? Is she okay?
even w moc potentially recovering from an operation and shayna focusing on the 50 and reality tv, id imagine it still might be close — depending on how much milla and olivia progress youd still have 4 legs capable of splitting 52s (moc / milla / olivia / meg).
interestingly enough the aussie men are looking like theyll be able to potentially challenge the us in the 4×100 with jamie jack on the ascent…
Did they drug test her first?