ITV is preparing to launch the 26th series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! on November 16, 2026. Beloved presenting duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are officially returning to host the Australian jungle competition, bringing back their signature humor and live updates for millions of viewers.
A newly released festive-themed trailer has intensified speculation about who will brave the jungle camp this year. The 60-second teaser features Ant and Dec delivering a Christmas-style feast inspired by the show’s infamous Bushtucker trials, complete with matching jumpers adorned with spider, bug, and gold star patterns.
Ant and Dec Return for the 26th Series
The countdown to the jungle officially began when ITV aired the first teaser across television and social media platforms. In the trailer, the Geordie presenters interrupt a family’s festive celebration to hand out plates filled with unconventional trial food items while family members get showered in insects from opening holiday crackers.
Ant told viewers, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and it’s about to get even better with the news that the new series of I’m A Celebrity… is just weeks away!” Dec added, “Yes, it’s time to Ant and Dec the halls and clear your diaries, because we’re coming back to your screens on 16th November!”
Last year’s installment concluded with YouTuber Angryginge, whose real name is Morgan Sam Lee Burtwistle, being crowned King of the Jungle after pipping Celebs Go Dating’s Tom Read Wilson and EastEnders’ Shona McGarty in the final. The 2025 run achieved massive ratings, launching with 11.3 million viewers and averaging 8.7 million across the series.
Rumored 2026 Cast and Lineup Speculation
While ITV has not yet officially confirmed the final 2026 celebrity lineup, various media outlets including the Huffington Post UK, the Daily Star, and the Mirror, alongside social media trackers like the popular X account Super TV, have circulated a list of potential campmates.
Twelve celebrities are expected to enter the camp to compete for the title of King or Queen of the Jungle. The names heavily rumored to take part include:
- Wayne Rooney (Former England football captain)
- Jesy Nelson (Singer and former Little Mix star)
- AJ Odudu (Television presenter)
- Ricky Wilson (Kaiser Chiefs frontman)
- Joanna Page (Gavin & Stacey star)
- Perri Kiely (Diversity dancer)
- Ade Adepitan (BBC presenter and Paralympian)
- Chloe Burrows (Love Island star and podcast host)
- Su-Elise Nash (Mis-Teeq singer)
- Sharky (YouTuber Sharmarke Mohamud)
- Ben Stokes (Former England cricketer)
- Nadiya Bychkova (Strictly Come Dancing professional)
Fan reactions to the leaked list have been mixed online. While many expressed excitement at recognizing a high percentage of the rumored names, others cast doubt on specific entries due to scheduling conflicts, such as winter pantomime commitments.
New Formatting Changes and Brand Updates
Alongside the main Australian series, ITV bosses have introduced a major rebrand to the broader television franchise-the first in nearly 20 years. In an update inspired by Love Island, fans will gain access to a dedicated daily “first look” teaser clip across social media platforms later in the day, supplementing the traditional morning Bushtucker trial preview videos.
Additionally, ITV has announced a brand-new spin-off series titled The Wild Frontier, set to air next year. Located in the rugged wilderness of Canada, this new format will feature celebrities competing in pairs alongside relatives, loved ones, or fellow stars, eating, competing, and facing elimination together.
Fans can tune in when I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! officially premieres on Sunday, November 16, across ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player.
