Here are the latest developments on I'm a Celebrity... South Africa.
- The second series is confirmed and airing in 2026, with Ant and Dec returning as hosts. The show is filmed in Kruger National Park and features a mix of returning campmates and possibly new twists to the format.[3][4]
- The series is pre-recorded, with a live finale planned to crown the winner, rather than a public vote shaping the winner during the run of the series.[4][3]
- The lineup includes familiar faces from previous seasons, and ITV has teased bigger and tougher trials, plus twists that depart from the original Australian jungle format, aiming for a “Legends” title rather than a standard public-vote winner.[1][3]
- Coverage surrounding recent episodes notes behind-the-scenes details, including some contestants reportedly feeling tensions or challenges with production, which is common in spin-off All-Star formats; however, official statements emphasize the rugged South African setting and enhanced trials as main draws.[2][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current episode-by-episode updates or summarize the confirmed lineup for this year’s series. Also, I can set up a quick news tracker to alert you to any major developments.
Citations:
- ITV confirms all-star South Africa series for 2026, host details, and format tweaks.[3]
- News coverage on pre-recorded format and live finale plan.[4]
- Reports on lineup and production notes, including trials and setting.[1][2]