ITV has announced a significant schedule change for tonight's episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa, with the popular reality series being delayed due to live football coverage. The network will broadcast Women's World Cup qualifiers starting at 6:30pm, pushing back the jungle action that fans have come to expect at 9pm.
Revised Broadcast Details for Tuesday's Episode
Instead of the usual 9pm start time, tonight's all-star edition of I'm A Celebrity South Africa will now begin at 9:10pm, immediately following the conclusion of the football match. The episode will run for one hour, concluding at 10:10pm. This adjustment means viewers will experience a slightly shorter jungle experience than the typical 90-minute broadcasts.
Soap Operas Pulled Entirely from Schedules
The football coverage has caused more than just a delay for I'm A Celebrity. ITV has completely removed both Emmerdale and Coronation Street from tonight's programming lineup. This marks a substantial disruption to the channel's regular evening schedule, affecting multiple popular shows simultaneously.
What Viewers Can Expect from Tonight's Episode
The delayed episode promises to resolve Monday night's cliffhanger, where former football manager Harry Redknapp and ex-footballer Jimmy Bullard arrived as late additions to the camp. The two newcomers were immediately appointed team captains, dividing the celebrities into competing squads named the Lions and the Rhinos.
These teams then faced off in the Wicked Watering Hole challenge, which required participants to wade through a substantial mud pit, collect rocks from the center, and race them back to their respective bowls. The Red team featured former professional boxer David Haye alongside Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts, while the Green team included actor Adam Thomas and television legend Craig Charles.
Controversy Surrounding David Haye's Comments
Beyond the physical challenges, viewers will be watching closely for developments stemming from controversial remarks made by David Haye about women. During a camp discussion about potential post-show gatherings, Haye described his girlfriend Sian as "lovely" but added she had "the personality of a proper ugly bird."
When fellow contestant Scarlett Moffatt objected, Haye expanded on his views, suggesting that "ugly" girls develop stronger personalities to compensate for their appearance, while "super pretty girls" often lack personality because they don't need to develop one. These comments created visible tension among campmates, with reactions ranging from shock to disapproval.
Background on the All-Star Series
I'm A Celebrity... South Africa features returning celebrities from previous editions of the main show, all competing for the title of Jungle Legend. Notable participants include Coronation Street star Beverley Callard, Gogglebox personality Scarlett Moffatt, and boxer David Haye. The series launched shortly after Easter and has been airing almost nightly until tonight's schedule disruption.
The program traditionally occupies the 9pm slot on ITV, providing up to 90 minutes of jungle challenges, camp dynamics, and celebrity interactions. Tonight's abbreviated format represents a departure from this established pattern, though producers assure fans they won't miss any crucial developments from the South African outback.
