I'm a Celebrity... South Africa series 2
The second series of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa is set to begin airing on ITV on 6 April 2026. Ant & Dec will return to present the series, which was pre-recorded in 2025, with the final episode airing live on 24 April.
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I'm a Celebrity... South Africa series 2
The second series of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa is set to begin airing on ITV on 6 April 2026. Ant & Dec will return to present the series, which was pre-recorded in 2025, with the final episode airing live on 24 April.
Production
I'm a Celebrity... South Africa series 2
Following the first series of the spin-off with aired between April and May 2023, it was reported that the spin-off had been shelved. However in February 2025, it was confirmed that the show would return for a second series in 2026, with the series being teased to feature "memorable campmates from series gone by" [...] who will "face brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness." Filming took place in South Africa in September 2025, with ITV confirming that in a format change for this series, the final would be broadcast live from the United Kingdom, with the public deciding the winner. On 30 March 2026, a short preview of the upcoming series was broadcast that evening on ITV. The live grand final will be held on 24 April 2026.
For the first time, I'm a Celebrity: Unpacked will air as a pre-recorded podcast to accompany the all-star series, with a live episode broadcast on ITV2 following the main programme's live final. Unpacked will be hosted by Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers.
Celebrities
I'm a Celebrity... South Africa series 2
The line-up for the series was officially announced by ITV on 9 March 2026. Eight celebrities will enter the camp from the start, followed by two sets of late arrivals; the first of which will appear in the first episode.
<table><thead><tr><th>Celebrity</th><th>Known for</th><th>Original position</th><th>Status</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Adam Thomas</td><td>Waterloo Road & former Emmerdale actor</td><td>Series 16 (3rd)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Ashley Roberts</td><td>The Pussycat Dolls singer</td><td>Series 12 (2nd)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Beverley Callard</td><td>Former Coronation Street actress</td><td>Series 20 (9th)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Craig Charles</td><td>Actor, presenter & DJ</td><td>Series 14 (11th)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>David Haye</td><td>Former professional boxer</td><td>Series 12 (3rd)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Gemma Collins</td><td>Media personality & businesswoman</td><td>Series 14 (12th)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Harry Redknapp</td><td>Former football manager</td><td>Series 18 (1st)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Jimmy Bullard</td><td>Former Premier League footballer</td><td>Series 14 (10th)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Mo Farah</td><td>Olympic long-distance runner & track athlete</td><td>Series 20 (5th)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Scarlett Moffatt</td><td>Television personality & presenter</td><td>Series 16 (1st)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Seann Walsh</td><td>Stand-up comedian</td><td>Series 22 (5th)</td><td>Participating</td></tr><tr><td>Sinitta</td><td>Singer & television personality</td><td>Series 11 (11th)</td><td>Participating</td></tr></tbody></table>