While ITV hasn’t officially locked the calendar in stone yet, history is our trusty compass. The show has almost always kicked off in mid-to-late November, and 2026 is expected to follow that tradition. Think of it as the unofficial start of the holiday season—after the Halloween candy is gone and before the Christmas pudding appears.
So, mark your calendars for the third week of November 2026. That gives you plenty of time to stock up on snacks, plan your viewing parties, and prepare to hear Ant and Dec’s cheesy puns. And hey, even if the date shifts by a week, the anticipation is half the fun, right?
Why Speculating Makes Life More Fun
Let’s be real: guessing the lineup and the start date is a national sport in itself. You get to play detective—checking social media, listening for whispers about which D-list star is “heading to Australia.” It’s like a treasure hunt, but with more jungle juice and fewer maps.
And here’s the kicker: the waiting game is a gift. It stretches out the joy, builds the excitement, and gives you something to chat about with friends over coffee. Who doesn’t love a little shared mystery that ends with a campfire and a Bush Tucker Trial?
