I'm A Celebrity confirms major change to Kiosk Kev eight years after his show debut

I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! viewers are in for a surprise when the ITV reality show returns, as bosses have confirmed a major shake-up involving one of the programme's most familiar faces.

Kiosk Kev, who has become a firm favourite with fans since joining the show all the way back in 2018, is set to do things a little differently when the new series kicks off next week.

And it looks like the jungle shopkeeper is ready to enjoy a slightly more relaxed working environment.

For the upcoming series, Kev will be swapping his iconic ice cream van for a rather different setup, as ITV introduces a brand-new format for the challenges.

That's right, Kiosk Kev is officially working from home!

The change will see the familiar face ditch his usual spot in the jungle, with viewers instead getting to see him relaxing on his verandah as he takes on his new role.

Kev's job will look a little differently going forwards (ITV)

The news comes as the show's popular 'Deals on Wheels' segment is being replaced by something called the 'Jungle Hotline'.

Under the new format, celebrities will still have to complete challenges outside camp, but there will be a few extra steps before they can get their hands on a much-needed treat.

The centrepiece of the challenge will be a golden phone box, which will be locked in a different way each time.

If the campmates manage to work out how to get inside, they'll be able to call Kev using his brand-new 'Jungle Hotline' and place an order for a treat.

However, getting their order in is only half the battle.

Kev will then call a famous red phone box, with the treat being revealed to the celebrities back in camp for the first time.

It will be locked inside a brand-new British red post box, and the campmates will have to complete a task or correctly answer a question set by Kev to claim their prize.

If they succeed, the post box will open and they'll get their reward.

ITV has announced major changes to Kev's role (ITV)

But if they fail, there's a rather brutal twist waiting for them, as their treat will be destroyed right in front of their eyes.

Speaking about the changes, ITV teased that the new setup will bring a fresh spin to the familiar challenges, while keeping Kev at the heart of the action.

The shake-up marks a significant change for the character, who has been part of the show's jungle experience for eight years.

And he's not the only thing getting an update ahead of the new series.

ITV has also confirmed changes to the camp to accommodate Paralympian and television presenter Ade Adepitan, who will become the first wheelchair user to appear on I'm A Celebrity.

The production team has worked alongside Adepitan to make adjustments to the surroundings, including modified pathways, additional resting areas and a stairlift to provide access to the jungle shower.

Adepitan will also have several wheelchairs and crutches available throughout camp, including an electric wheelchair for more difficult terrain.

The new series will kick off on Monday (ITV)

ITV has clarified that the adaptations have been made to meet Adepitan's individual accessibility requirements.

Meanwhile, fans won't have long to wait to see all the changes in action with the hit series returning on Monday 19 November at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.