Celebrity It's a Knockout Four 'Celebrity It's a Knockout' contests were held, featuring Australian celebrities as competitors. The first was won by Victoria, captained by Greg Evans, the second by New South Wales (captain Eric Oldfield), the third by Victoria (captain Shirley Strachan) and the fourth by South Australia (captain David Hookes). Articles pertaining to Celebrity IAK can be found in the 'In the Media' section. Episode 1 (broadcast 2nd March 1986)

Referee: Ian 'Turps' Turpie

Events
  1. Sinking Rowboats
  2. Convict Capers
  3. Penguins
  4. Sack Race
  5. Spin-Out
  6. Wildcat Gusher Gang
Winner: Victoria (Greg Evans capt.)
Other competitors:
Queensland: Lisa Curry, Edith Bliss

Unknown state: Debbie Newsome, Melinda Rutter, Wayne Pierce, Bazz and Pilko, Grant Kenny, Glynis Nunn, Gavin Wood. Episode 2 (broadcast 19th May 1986, also broadcast in the USA though the CBS network as a special on 'Evening Magazine')

Referee: Lynda Stoner

Events
  1. Loch Ness Monster
  2. Pontoon Pyramid
  3. Bet Your Loaf
  4. Early Birds
  5. Paddle Steamers
  6. I.A.K. Steeplechase
Winner: New South Wales (Eric Oldfield capt.)
Other competitors:
Victoria: Tim Watson

Unknown state: Wednesday Kennedy, Rob Duckworth, Tiffany Lamb, David Clencie, Anne Charleston, Belinda Hartley, Jenny Talbot. Episode 3 (broadcast 20th August 1986)

Referee: Greg Evans

Events
  1. Sinking Rowboats
  2. Living Donuts
  3. Postmen
  4. Slide Shot
  5. Paddle Steamers
  6. Sack Race
Winner: Victoria (Shirley Strachan capt.)
Other competitors:
New South Wales: Vince Sorrenti (capt.),
Queensland: Lisa Curry (capt.), Carl Rackemann, Edith Bliss
Victoria: Jason Donovan, Karen Ramsey
South Australia: Michael Windchester (capt.), Simon Grosser, Nikki McCarthy

Unknown state: Jackie Love, Karen Knowles, Jane Scali, Robert Chapman Episode 4 (broadcast 28th September 1986)

Events
  1. Bumbling Bees
  2. Up the Creek
  3. Jaunty Jalopies
  4. Convict Capers
  5. Grand Prix
  6. Pontoon Pileup
Winner: South Australia (David Hookes capt.)
Other competitors:
New South Wales: Lyndal Jacobs, Rob Mundle, Dave Norman, Jodie Larson, Craig Davis
Queensland: Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Tracey Wickham
Victoria: Kylie Minogue, Tina Arena, Joey Perone

Unknown state: Basia Bonkowski, Guy Pierce
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