Gold Logie nominee Julia Morris has publicly addressed the shifting landscape of Australian television, citing unsustainable production costs as a primary factor in the end of the long-running reality format I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Speaking on the Something to Talk About podcast, Morris highlighted the immense logistical requirements of the show, which employed a crew of 500 people.
“I just couldn’t see how the numbers were sustainable,” Morris told host Sarah Le Marquand. She noted that maintaining the production scale required for the series—which involved 17-hour workdays over 31-day blocks—became increasingly difficult against a backdrop of tightening industry budgets. Morris reflected that the television industry has become “flammable,” with many high-budget formats failing to survive recent market shifts.
The comedian, who remains a staple of Australian broadcasting, emphasized that television production is a volatile business. “If you’re relying on your television wage to live your life, you are cactus,” she remarked, adding that the industry is prone to trends and declining audience interest. Morris remains a contender for the Gold Logie, marking a significant moment in her career as she navigates the transition away from one of the country’s largest reality productions.