I'm A Celebrity South Africa: ITV confirms huge schedule twist ahead ...
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www.tvguide.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share about I'm A Celebrity… South Africa.
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Current status: The show has been renewed for a second season and is returning to ITV1 in the UK, with Ant and Dec hosting. This confirms ongoing production and a continued all-star format [ITV News: All-star I'm A Celebrity… South Africa confirmed for second season].[3]
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Format notes: The spin-off continues the “all-star” concept with previous campmates, and recent updates indicate twists in how winners are determined (e.g., live grand final formats being discussed for the new season) [ITV News: second season; ITV previews and press coverage].[4][3]
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Where and when to watch: It typically airs on ITV1 (and related regional outlets like STV/ITVX where applicable) in the UK; exact air dates for the new cycle are announced by ITV ahead of launch. Expect episodes to run over a several-week window in a prime-time slot, with Ant and Dec hosting as in prior seasons.[10][3]
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Notable context: The South Africa edition has previously been filmed in real time or pre-recorded depending on the season, with some seasons not airing live and others experimenting with final formats. The 2026 cycle is described as a major return with updated twists and a live final possibility in some reports.[8][3]
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