Sanna, trying to look brave for the voters back home, opened the next box. It contained "Glögi"—but instead of mulled wine, it was blended fish eyes and mealworms. She gagged, her political poker face crumbling.
Miisa reached in. "It's soft... fuzzy..." She pulled out a giant, hissing Huntsman spider the size of a dinner plate. Sanna, trying to look brave for the voters
While the 22nd season originally aired on ITV1 and ITVX , it remains a significant chapter in the franchise's history for its high ratings and the eventual crowning of Jill Scott as Queen of the Jungle. Miisa reached in
"I... I can't drink this," Sanna stammered, sweat pouring down her face. "This violates several health and safety regulations!" While the 22nd season originally aired on ITV1
"This is not a five-star hotel," Vesa the hockey player muttered, kicking a log. "It is basically a locker room without the smell of deep heat."
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Lost one star because Miisa’s screaming caused dogs to bark across Finland).
: At roughly 90 minutes, the premiere avoids the "bloat" often found in reality launches, keeping the introductions snappy and moving quickly into the first night’s sleeping arrangements—which were as spartan and bug-infested as promised. Verdict If you enjoyed the inaugural Finnish season, this episode is a major upgrade. It leans into the "back to basics" charm of the British original—focusing on humor and physical endurance rather than manufactured political drama. The Irish Independent Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars A strong, high-energy start that proves the Finnish iteration has finally found its footing in the jungle. Would you like to know more about the