Aussie Olympic Champion Shayna Jack Joins “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!”

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.

 

In This Story

18
Leave a Reply

Subscribe
Notify of

18 Comments
newest
oldest most voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Chlorinetherapy
18 days ago

For those who are interested, her chosen charity is the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Eisenheim
19 days ago

Shayna Jack is awesome yall are just haters!

saltie
Reply to  Eisenheim
19 days ago

I didn’t know Lance Armstrong used swimswam

Swimpop
19 days ago

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.

Joel
Reply to  Swimpop
19 days ago

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).

Aquatic Ursine
19 days ago

Hey WADA, want legitimacy brownie points?

torchbearer
19 days ago

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???

Konner Scott
Reply to  torchbearer
19 days ago

Shayna should know this better than most, tbh.

TexasTapWater
Reply to  Konner Scott
18 days ago

you mean “should have known”

Joel
Reply to  torchbearer
19 days ago

. They’ll be getting the food from reputable sources.

Scuncan Dott V2
20 days ago

Wait there’s an Aussie version of this? Guess that makes sense

GOATKeown
20 days ago

I guess the 100 free relay streak is over this year lol

DustySA
Reply to  GOATKeown
19 days ago

Why??

Aus Swimmer 92
Reply to  DustySA
19 days ago

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

bne
Reply to  Aus Swimmer 92
19 days ago

I try and stay off instagram, so I’m lost here. What happened to MOC? Is she okay?

Cassandra
Reply to  GOATKeown
19 days ago

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…

Hmm
20 days ago

Did they drug test her first?

About Retta Race

Former Masters swimmer and coach Loretta (Retta) thrives on a non-stop but productive schedule. Nowadays, that includes having earned her MBA while working full-time in IT while owning French 75 Boutique while also providing swimming insight for BBC.

Read More »