Julia Morris has expressed strong support for her former co-host Robert Irwin in the race for the Gold Logie, Australia’s most prestigious television award, despite both being nominated for the accolade.

Morris, who co-hosted the reality series “I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!” alongside Irwin during its final three seasons, said she believes the award would be best given to him. The show, which aired on Channel 10, was cancelled earlier this year after a 12-year run.

In an interview, Morris described Irwin as a source of inspiration, praising his qualities and character. “He’s like a perfectly formed human,” she said, highlighting aspects of his demeanor and professionalism that she admires and aspires to emulate. She added that her appreciation for Irwin goes beyond their on-air partnership.

Morris also spoke about her difficulty coming to terms with the cancellation of “I’m A Celebrity.” Having been part of the show for more than a decade, first co-hosting with Dr Chris Brown and then Irwin, she admitted that she remains in a state of denial about the series ending. “It’s not that we haven’t accepted that we are more than likely not going back. Our bodies refuse to accept it. I’ve practically already got the bags out,” she said.

Additionally, Morris discussed her recent diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which she received later in life. She described the diagnosis as providing clarity and a framework for better understanding her past behavior and career challenges. “The diagnosis gave me a reason – not an excuse, a reason,” Morris explained. She noted that while the diagnosis does not justify lapses in behavior, it offers an explanation for moments when she found it difficult to regulate her actions.

Morris’s comments highlight both her professional respect for Irwin as well as her personal reflections amid transitions in her career and health. The Gold Logie nominations mark a significant moment for both television personalities as they navigate changes in their respective paths.