ITV has been pretty consistent lately, aiming for a Sunday launch around the third week of November. Tradition, baby. It’s that sweet spot when the UK weather turns properly miserable, and we all crave a bit of Australian sun—or, you know, a Welsh castle pretending to be Australia. (Side note: doesn’t the fake rain in the castle just make you appreciate your dry living room a little more?)
The producers know we’re all desperate for a distraction from Christmas shopping and dark evenings. So they dangle the lineup like a carrot, and we bite—hard. Last year, the launch date was November 19th, and I’d bet my last dollar this year will be around the same window. Keep an eye on ITV’s socials because they love a good tease.
What about the time slot? Don’t be late!
Here’s the thing: you can’t just roll in at 9:30 PM and expect to catch the first Bushtucker Trial. The launch show is always extended, usually starting around 9:00 PM on ITV and ITVX. But here’s a pro tip from someone who’s been burned: set a reminder for 8:45 PM. Why? Because Ant and Dec will do a cheeky little pre-show bit, and you don’t want to miss their banter while you’re fetching snacks.
Trust me, I learned the hard way. I once tuned in two minutes late and missed the first celebrity walking across the bridge. My group chat did not let me forget it. “You missed the woman who cried over a spider before she even entered camp,” they said. Rude, but fair.
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