Here’s the thing: ITV loves a secret. They won’t confirm the exact date until about two weeks before the show starts, just to drive us all bananas (pun very much intended). But based on the sacred pattern of every single season since 2002, we can make a very educated guess.
The show almost always lands in the third week of November. Think of it as the official kick-off to Christmas chaos. So, for 2026, mark your calendar for Sunday, 16th November. That’s my prediction. If it’s a day earlier or later, don’t blame me—blame the jungle spiders who run the schedule.
Why November? Because ITV knows we’re all fed up with the cold, dark evenings. We need to watch celebrities shiver in the Australian winter. It’s the perfect distraction from our own rainy commutes. It’s called empathy, people. Or maybe just very satisfying television.
Will It Be On Every Night?
Oh, absolutely. Once it starts, it becomes your new religion. The typical schedule is a show every single night (yes, including weekends) at 9:00 PM on ITV1. You’ll eat dinner at 8:30 PM sharp. You’ll silence your phone at 8:59 PM. This is the way.
And let’s not forget the two spin-off shows! I’m a Celebrity… Unpacked airs right after the main show, usually around 10:15 PM. It’s hosted by the brilliant Joel Dommett, who makes fun of everything that just happened. Then, for the truly obsessed, there’s I’m a Celebrity… Extra Camp on ITV2. That’s the after-party. You’ll be glued to the sofa until midnight. Your sleep schedule? Gone. Worth it? Absolutely.
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