Step one: set a reminder for mid-November 2026 right now. Do not trust your memory; you will forget, and you will cry on social media when you see the memes. Step two: stock up on snacks. You’ll need digestive biscuits for the sad bits and crisps for the arguing bits.
When does I'm A Celeb 2026 start
Step three: warn your family that you will be unavailable from 9 PM to 10:30 PM for a month. They can handle their own dinner. You have a royal duty to watch a former reality star scream at a kangaroo penis. Priorities.
Pro tip: If you want to impress your friends, mention that the show sometimes airs a “launch night” special on a Friday if the schedule gets jumbled. But in 2026, the safe bet is Sunday, November 15th. Write it in invisible ink on your forehead if you have to.
A Warning About the Time Difference
The show airs live in the UK, which means Australia is 11 hours ahead. So while you’re eating dinner, the celebs are waking up in a camp covered in ants. This time delay is why Ant and Dec sometimes sound a bit tired. They’re not drunk; they’re just confused about what day it is.
Also, prepare for the inevitable “wow, imagine how hot it is there” comments from your dad. Yes, Dad, we know. It’s the jungle. Now shut up and watch the spider crawl on the celebrity’s face.
If you miss the live show, don’t panic. ITV will have the episode on their streaming service, ITVX, by midnight. You can watch it while pretending you didn’t see the spoilers on Twitter. Spoiler alert: the person who says “I’m not here to make friends” will win the public’s hatred.
So, when does I’m a Celeb start in 2026? Circle November 15th, 2026 in your diary. Tell your boss you have a dentist appointment. Cancel your plans. The jungle is calling, and it wants you to watch a former politician try to cook rice over an open fire. You won’t regret it. Well, you might, but that’s the fun part.
Now, go hydrate. You’ll need your strength for the screaming.
