Robert Irwin reveals I’m A Celebrity cast ‘won’t be told’ about the Bondi Junction stabbing attack while in South Africa: ‘It’s too distressing’

Robert Irwin has revealed the very surprising decision made by I’m A Celebrity producers in light of last week’s Bondi Junction massacre.

Addressing the audience during Wednesday night’s episode, the 20-year-old co-host revealed the remaining contestants on the reality TV show, who remain on location in South Africa, would not be told of the stabbing attack that claimed five lives. 

‘Upon hearing of the devastating news here in South Africa, we immediately contacted each celebrity’s family to confirm their safety,’ began the presenter. 

‘We’ve decided not to inform the celebrities about what occurred in Sydney,’ said Robert, adding, ‘We felt the news would prove too distressing at a moment when our sole aim was to try to bring a little bit of joy to the campmates.’ 

‘Plus they’re stuck in the camp,’ added his co-host Julia Morris, ‘they can’t ask questions, they can’t reach out to family and friends.’

‘It’s only a couple of days before they’ll be out and know everything,’ she added.

The remaining cast members were then treated to a special news segment hosted by Ten anchor Sandra Sully.

While they were updated on Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis and Taylor Swift’s newly-minted status as a billionaire, the Bondi attack was not mentioned in the segment. 

Five women and a male security guard were stabbed to death when Joel Cauchi attacked innocent bystanders in a frenzied attack at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs last Saturday.

They were new mum Ashlee Good, 38, bride-to-be Dawn Singleton, 25 – daughter of millionaire businessman John Singleton – mother-of-two Jade Young, 47, Pikria Darchia, 55, Chinese national Yixuan Cheng, 27 and security guard Faraz Tahir, 30.

Thousands will gather on Bondi Beach this Sunday from 5.30pm to unite as a community and remember the victims at a candlelight vigil, where a minute’s silence will be held.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

Five women and a male security guard were stabbed to death when Joel Cauchi attacked innocent bystanders in a frenzied attack at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs last Saturday. Pictured: Waverley mayor Paula Masselos (in green) was supported by fellow mayors from across Sydney outside Westfield Bondi Junction on Wednesday