Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch to Host U.S. Version of “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here”
By Chrissy Stockton
Updated 1 hour ago, September 13, 2026
Peacock has officially paired Maura Higgins with Rob Rausch, the man from whom she claimed a $220,000 solo victory on Season 4 of The Traitors. The duo will host the upcoming American adaptation of the hit series I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, set to launch in 2027.
At the Television Academy’s inaugural Televerse Festival on August 14, 2026. Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP via Getty Images.
The pair grew close during the filming of The Traitors, where Rausch initially deceived Higgins by posing as a Faithful contestant before revealing his true identity as a Traitor. They later reconciled, with Rausch commemorating their connection by purchasing Higgins a coveted burgundy Togo 30 Birkin.
As for the new show, it will challenge celebrities alongside a civilian friend or family member. They will face numerous physical and psychological trials, vying for a $100,000 prize while trying to stay in the game. Though a location for filming has not yet been revealed, many international versions are traditionally shot in Australia.
Hosts of the U.S. version for Peacock.
This iteration marks the show’s third attempt at a U.S. adaptation, following past attempts by ABC in 2003 and NBC in 2009, both of which lasted a single season. ITV America will produce the new series with notable executive producers including David George, David Eilenberg, and Jordana Hochman.
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