I'm A Celebrity 2026: Start Date and Rumoured Line-Up Revealed
I'm A Celebrity 2026: Start Date and Rumoured Line-Up

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! will return to ITV screens on Monday, November 16 at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, with a rumoured line-up that includes Everton legend Wayne Rooney and actress Joanna Page.

The ITV reality series, which first aired in 2002, has become a staple in millions of UK households and signals the countdown to the festive season. Ant and Dec will welcome a fresh batch of celebrities into the Australian jungle, hoping to replicate the success of last year's winner Angry Ginge, who was crowned King of the Jungle. Tom Read Wilson finished as runner-up, with Shona McGarty in third place.

Why the Start Date Shifted

I'm A Celebrity usually begins on a Sunday, but this year ITV will broadcast the UEFA National League football match between England and Spain on Sunday, November 15, pushing the reality show back by one day. The official line-up has yet to be confirmed, but the series is set to return in less than two weeks.

I'm A Celebrity...Unpacked will also return live on ITV2 and ITVX, hosted by Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers.

Rumoured 2026 Line-Up

A host of stars have been linked to the show this year. 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, better known as "Keith Lemon"
  • Comedian Jack Skipper

Last year, content creator Angry Ginge was victorious, with Tom Read Wilson as runner-up and Shona McGarty in third place.

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