When does I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 start?
It's almost time!
It's time to head back to the jungle, as I'm a Celebrity returns for a thrilling all stars series on ITV.
This year, the I'm a Celebrity jungle will be in South Africa as a group of former campmates return to be crowned the ultimate legend.
While the campmates have already proven that they can survive the Australian jungle, this is I’m A Celebrity on a whole new level... As teased by ITV, the trials are tougher than ever and with that, so are the stakes!
So, when does all the action begin? Scroll on to find out more about I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 2026!
When does I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 2026 start?
CONFIRMED: I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns on Monday 6 April on ITV1 and ITVX.
What time does I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 2026 start?
Returning to its usual primetime slot, I'm a Celebrity... South Africa will kick things off at 9pm.
Fans will be treated to an extra long launch episode, concluding at 10:30pm.
Is there a trailer for I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 2026?
ITV has released a sneak preview for the upcoming I'm a Celebrity series, providing viewers with a glimpse of the journey the famous faces will take on.
This series has promised to be "one of the most thrilling in recent years", with incredibly high stakes as the celebrities compete to be crowned a legend, challenging themselves in some of the most epic and extreme trials in I’m A Celebrity history.
You can watch the intense trailer below.
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I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 2026 hosts
As ever, Ant & Dec return as hosts, offering hilarious commentary for audiences as they guide the celebrities through Bushtucker Trials.
The presenting duo have hosted every season of I’m a Celebrity together except one, when Ant stepped away in 2018 for personal reasons, and Holly Willoughby joined Dec as co-host.
Ant returned in 2019, and he and Dec have been the show's hosts ever since.
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I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns on Monday 6 April at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
