I'm A Celebrity 2026 start date confirmed as ITV changes schedule
I'm A Celebrity 2026 start date confirmed by ITV

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! returns to ITV on Monday, November 16, at 9pm, with the first episode airing a day later than in previous years because of an international football match.

Ant and Dec are back in Australia to host a new series featuring a fresh batch of famous contestants. The show, which first aired in 2002, has become a staple in millions of UK households and marks the countdown to the festive season.

The official line-up has not yet been confirmed by ITV, but the new contestants will aim to replicate the success of last year's winner, Angry Ginge. The content creator was crowned King of the Jungle, with Tom Read Wilson as runner-up and Shona McGarty in third place.

Start time and broadcast details

The 2026 series will air on ITV1 and ITVX from 9pm until 10.35pm. I'm A Celebrity...Unpacked will also return live on ITV2 and ITVX, hosted by Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers.

Why the schedule has changed

The first episode is traditionally released on a Sunday, but this year an England vs Spain football match will air on Sunday evening, November 15, on ITV1. The match kicks off at 7.45pm live from Madrid, meaning audiences will have to wait another day for the celebrities to enter the jungle.

Rumoured line-up

The schedule shake-up has not delayed celebrities arriving in Australia. Over the past 48 hours, several stars including Wayne Rooney and Claire Sweeney have been spotted Down Under.

The rumoured line-up includes football legend Wayne Rooney, Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page, Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu, actress Claire Sweeney, Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan, singer Ricky Wilson, YouTuber Sharky, reality star Chloe Burrows, Loose Women star Mariella Frostrup, model Leomie Anderson, TV star Leigh Francis, and comedian Jack Skipper.

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! starts Monday, November 16, at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.