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Celebrity jungle returns: all-star lineup heads to south africa

Published on 02/04/2026 15:46 in entertainment • Anthony Garcia

Get ready for a dose of jungle chaos! I'm a Celebrity.Get Me Out of Here! is back, and this time it’s bringing back familiar faces for a South African adventure. The popular reality show returns to ITV1 and ITVX on Monday, April 6th, promising a fresh round of bug-eating, hammock-sleeping, and survival challenges.

When does i'm a celebrity south africa season 2 start?

This season, the celebrity lineup features returning favorites like former winner Harry Redknapp, along with finalists from past series such as Adam Thomas and David Haye. But there's a significant change: this year’s jungle is located in South Africa, and the show will be pre-recorded.

The series will air most evenings on ITV1, with episodes ranging in length. The final, live show – featuring a dramatic bushtucker trial – will air on April 24th, streamed live from London.

Here’s the full episode schedule:

  • Episode 1 – April 6th – 9pm to 10:30pm
  • Episode 2 – April 7th – 9pm to 10:20pm
  • Episode 3 – April 8th – 9pm to 10:05pm
  • Episode 4 – April 9th – 9pm to 10:15pm
  • Episode 5 – April 10th – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 6 – April 13th – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 7 – April 14th – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 8 – April 15th – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 9 – April 16th – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 10 – April 17th – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 11 – April 20th – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 12 – April 21st – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 13 – April 22nd – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 14 – April 23rd – 9pm to TBC
  • Episode 15 (finale) – April 24th – 9pm to TBC

Catch up on any missed episodes on ITVX after they air.

The show's return signals a renewed appetite for escapism. After a period of intense global events, viewers clearly crave the spectacle of celebrities pushed to their limits in exotic locales.

This isn't just Entertainment; it's a cultural touchstone. The show’s longevity proves the enduring appeal of watching the wealthy and famous confront the primal.

With a mix of familiar faces and a new location, I'm a Celebrity South Africa is poised to deliver another season of unforgettable moments.