I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here fans will have to wait a little longer for the 2026 series to begin, with the ITV reality show now scheduled to launch on Monday night (November 16) at 9pm on ITV1 and on ITVX, the broadcaster's streaming platform.
The new run will see a fresh batch of famous faces swap their lives of luxury for the basics of camp life in the Australian outback. Those taking part include Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, former Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page.
Joining them in the jungle will be Paralympian and broadcaster Ade Adepitan, supermodel Leomie Anderson, YouTuber and content creator Sharky, TV presenter AJ Odudu, comedian Jack Skipper, Love Islander Chloe Burrows and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup.
Why the launch was moved
The series, fronted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, usually begins at the weekend, but this year's official start date comes after reports that the planned original start date of Sunday, November 15, was pushed back due to ITV's coverage of the UEFA Nations League. England are due to play Spain in Madrid, with an 8.45pm kick-off time.
ITV bosses have promised a spectacular opening show with many twists and surprises. According to ITV: "As always, the route to enter camp will not be easy, and the celebrities will not make that journey as one group. What might the consequences of this be?"
25 years of jungle chaos
Fans will be able to get their fix slightly earlier than planned, as on Sunday (November 15) at 6pm, just before the UEFA Nations League England vs Spain match, ITV will celebrate 25 years of jungle chaos with a special one-off 60 minute compilation show called I'm A Celebrity...How To Survive the Jungle.
Narrated by Ant and Dec, ITV says: "This stand-alone special draws on 25 years of unforgettable moments to arm the next batch of unsuspecting campmates with essential 'jungle hacks'. From mastering the art of fire-starting and tackling the dreaded Bushtucker Trials, to the trickiest challenge of all - surviving your fellow campmates' snoring and short fuses."
The show will offer hilarious tips and tongue-in-cheek advice, because surviving the jungle isn't just about facing creepy crawlies or Bushtucker Trials... it's about surviving the people you're in camp with! I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! starts Monday 16th November, 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
