As of 2026, Skai TV has not renewed I’m a Celebrity… Greece for a second season, citing budgetary concerns and the dominance of Survivor Greece in the same niche. However, the show remains available on Skai’s streaming platform and has gained a small cult following among fans of “low-key survival reality.” Sofia Kourtidou’s win is often cited as a rare example of a comedic actress beating physically dominant contestants through strategy and social gameplay.
The cast comprised ten Greek celebrities from diverse fields: i'm a celebrity... get me out of here greece season 01 tv
Despite moderate ratings, Season 01 holds importance as the first localized attempt at a major global format in Greece after a decade of solely airing international versions (e.g., The Bachelor , Got Talent ) via local licenses. It demonstrated that Greek producers could adapt complex outdoor reality formats domestically. The season also sparked discussion about the ethics of using cold-weather survival challenges for celebrities, leading to revised safety protocols for any potential second season. As of 2026, Skai TV has not renewed
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! (abbreviated as I’m a Celeb ) stands as one of the most successful unscripted entertainment formats of the 21st century, originating in the United Kingdom (ITV, 2002) and spawning dozens of international versions. Among these adaptations, the Greek edition— I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Greece (Greek: I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Ελλάδα )—premiered with its first season in 2023. While the franchise is famous for its Australian jungle setting in the UK original, the Greek adaptation localized the concept by placing celebrities in a harsh, remote environment within Greece’s own natural landscape. This paper provides an informative overview of Greece Season 01 , covering its production background, format, contestant roster, broadcast details, reception, and its significance within the Greek television landscape. It demonstrated that Greek producers could adapt complex
Season 01 averaged a 17.4% share in the 18–54 demographic, peaking at 24% during the finale. While respectable, these numbers fell short of Skai TV’s expectations (they had projected 25–30% based on the franchise’s global success). Critics noted that the Greek audience was already saturated with survival reality TV due to Survivor Greece , which had been airing for over a decade.
| Name | Profession | Notable For | Placement | |------|------------|-------------|------------| | (co-host; did not compete as campmate) | TV host | Presenter of Survivor Greece | N/A (host) | | Sofia Kourtidou | Actress | Lead in Το Σόι Σου | Winner (Queen) | | Christos Stergioglou | Actor | Dogtooth , The Lobster | Runner-up | | Dimitris Makalias | Comedian | Stand-up, TV sketch shows | 3rd place | | Vicky Kaya | Model/Actress | International runway model | 4th place | | Nikos Moutsinas | Actor/TV host | Daytime talk show host | 5th place | | Ilias Vrettos | Singer | The Voice Greece finalist | 6th place | | Eleni Kastani | Influencer | Reality TV veteran ( Survivor ) | 7th place | | Katerina Stikoudi | Singer | Eurovision entrant (2019) | 8th place | | Thodoris Marantinis | Chef | Celebrity chef, cookbook author | 9th place (first eliminated) |