The 2026 series of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa is drawing to a close, with the live grand final scheduled for Friday, 24 April 2026 on ITV. This all-stars edition features returning former campmates competing in tougher trials in the South African bush. The contest has been narrowed down to four celebrities vying for the title of Jungle Legend: Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, ex-football manager Harry Redknapp, actor and DJ Craig Charles, and actor Adam Thomas.
Scarlett Moffatt was the last contestant eliminated before the finale, missing out on a spot in the final four after a trial on Thursday, 23 April. While the main series was pre-recorded in September 2025, the final is being broadcast live from London. For the first time in this spin-off, viewers will vote to determine the winner.
The series has been marked by heightened drama, including a heated confrontation between Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard after Jimmy withdrew from a trial. Coronation Street star Beverley Callard was forced to leave the camp early on medical grounds; she later revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer after her time in the jungle. Other returning legends this year include Gemma Collins, David Haye, Sinitta, Ashley Roberts, and Seann Walsh.
ITV audiences are now voicing their opinions on who should win, with social media reaction suggesting Adam Thomas is leading the pack. Following an official I'm A Celebrity Instagram post showing the final four, one viewer commented: "Adam just got all my votes and will again tomorrow." Another agreed: "Adam has all my votes he is the king of the jungle." A third echoed: "Adam gets all my votes. Mo is a lovely guy though!" A fourth remarked: "Adam should win it, come on!" A fifth also declared: "Come on Adam!"
Despite strong support for Adam, Mo remains a formidable contender. One viewer commented: "If Mo doesn't win it's so unfair. Harry's already won, Craig has done well but hasn't really been tested as much as the others, and Adam's only a contender because of pity." Another simply stated: "Mo to win," while a third posted: "TEAM MO! He has been through so much in life and has still come out as one of the loveliest people on the planet!"
Some viewers expressed dissatisfaction with the final four, with one person stating: "Adam, Gemma, Beverly and Seann were my finalists." Another posted: "Scarlett should be there... not Harry." A third added: "Should've been Adam, Scarlett, Mo, and Craig for final 4. Sorry not sorry.. Harry was a let down this series."
Bookmakers have installed Adam Thomas as the favourite to win this series of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, with current odds of around 4/6. Harry Redknapp is second favourite at 13/10, followed by Sir Mo Farah (12/1) and Craig Charles (40/1). The live final will be broadcast in two parts on ITV1, with the opening show at 7:30pm and the second at 10pm.
