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I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026 cast, start time and how to watch

I'm A Celebrity is back with some unforgettable stars returning to relive the iconic experience.

I'm A Celebrity South Africa is making its comeback for a second series tonight with the All Stars edition featuring some of its most memorable personalities.

ITV's beloved reality programme returns with Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly leading the charge as this year's 12 campmates face some of their most daunting trials to date.

From scaling rocks and leaping from planes to tackling a high-altitude obstacle course, the famous faces will need to conquer their terrors once again if they hope to stay in the contest.

I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026 start time

I'm A Celebrity South Africa returns for its second series tonight, Monday, April 6, at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.

The ninety-minute episode has been dubbed a "sneak peek", with Ant and Dec offering viewers a "preview" of what lies ahead in series two.

I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026 cast

Gemma Collins

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I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026 star Gemma Collins.(Image: ITV)

Towie icon Gemma Collins notoriously appeared in the 2014 series of I'm A Celeb for merely three days before her theatrical departure.

However, more than 10 years on and the larger-than-life TV star is making her return with supporters curious to discover how long she'll endure this time.

Seann Walsh

Actor and comic Seann Walsh secured fifth position four years ago, so will he progress further in the ITV contest in 2026?

British former professional pugilist memorably bathed with nothing on when he featured in I'm A Celebrity back in 2012.

He secured third spot and now the 45 year old is back to attempt claiming the title.

Scarlett Moffatt

TV star Scarlett Moffatt rose to prominence on Channel 4's Gogglebox before proceeding to triumph in I'm A Celebrity in 2016.

Looking ahead to the new series, the 35-year-old has already revealed that this season "wasn't as harmonious" as the first time she appeared.

Adam Thomas

Ex-Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas holds the record for tackling the most challenges ever, having completed 12 Bushtucker Trials when he featured in the 2016 series.

Sir Mo Farah

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I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026 star Sir Mo Farah.(Image: ITV)

Olympic long distance runner Sir Mo Farah appeared on I'm A Celebrity during the coronavirus pandemic when it was moved to Gwrych Castle, Wales.

He secured fifth place in series 20 but how will he manage when he experiences the ITV programme overseas for the first time?

Ashley Roberts

The Pussycat Doll icon is well-versed when it comes to popular reality programmes, having also featured on strictly-come-dancing>Strictly Come Dancing and The Jump.

She claimed second place in 2012, missing out to EastEnders star Charlie Brooks.

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Sinitta

So Macho singer Sinitta is not a contestant I'm A Celeb participants will forget in a hurry given that she shrieked through every Bushtucker Trial in 2011.

Will the 62-year-old perform any better this time round though as she joins the I'm A Celeb All Stars lineup?

Craig Charles

Coronation Street and Red Dwarf actor was compelled to exit the 2014 series early after his brother suffered a fatal heart attack.

He now gets his second opportunity at I'm A Celebrity but he endured another loss days before making a return as his mother-in-law passed away.

Harry Redknapp

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I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026 star Harry Redknapp.(Image: ITV)

Harry Redknapp proved to be an instant crowd-pleaser back in 2018 so it didn't come as much of a shock when he claimed the entire series.

The former King of the Jungle is set to leave his beloved wife Sandra once more to participate in All Stars.

Jimmy Bullard

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I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026 star Jimmy Bullard.(Image: ITV)

Ex-Premier League footballer Jimmy Bullard was the first to be voted off in 2014, so he didn't exactly have a lengthy stay in the jungle.

He's making a comeback for the 2026 South Africa series, hoping this time to clinch the title.

Beverley Callard

Coronation Street icon Beverley Callard took part in the Covid edition of I'm A Celebrity when she journeyed to Wales in 2020.

Having portrayed pub landlady Liz McDonald for over three decades, she's no stranger to drama, so how will she fare as she faces the Bushtucker Trials abroad for the first time?

I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026 release schedule

I'm A Celebrity South Africa season two is set to make its grand premiere tonight, Monday, April 6, on ITV and ITVX.

Following tonight, the legendary reality show will broadcast every weeknight for the next three weeks in the same 9pm slot.

This will continue until the grand finale, which is slated for Friday, April 24.

I'm A Celebrity South Africa debuts on Monday, April 6, at 9pm on ITV.

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