I’m a Celebrity is back — and the timing couldn’t be better. Just as Celebrity Traitors withdrawal symptoms are starting to set in, the iconic reality game show has returned to fill the gaping hole in our TV viewing schedules. And this season looks like a fun one.
This year, ten celebs have made their way to the Australian jungle to duke it out in a game of gruesome, gritty celeb survivor. Each night, the celebs complete a series of missions to earn food and supplies, along with the viewers’ support — and each week, another celeb is voted out, until one King or Queen of Jungle remains.
While there may be no cloaks or turrets or thickset bangs, we’re all in. But when does the show start?
When does I’m a Celebrity start?
The first two episodes of I’m a Celebrity have already aired. So, hurry over to ITVX to catch up! The first episode aired on Sunday, 16 November at 9pm on ITV and ITVX and the second came the following night. Both are now available for streaming.
What has happened on I’m a Celebrity so far?
In the first 90-minute episode, the celebs faced their first challenges — there were some snakes and ants involved, along with the “Cockie Van” designed to look like a cockroach. You could say, we are so back. Angry Ginge and Ruby Wax were given the first Bushtucker Trial: The Divey.
In episode two, the first Bushtucker Trial got underway and saw Angry Ginge and Ruby enjoying the jungle’s “most exclusive, swankiest, VIP restaurant” – where they had to munch their way through an assortment of revolting foods (mealworms, cockroaches, crickets) all playfully named after celebrities.
Meanwhile, back at camp, Jack Osbourne opened up about the death of his father Ozzy Osbourne, while speaking to Lisa Riley.
In the preview for episode three, it was revealed that Aitch would be taking on the next Bushtucker Challenge: “Jungle Doomsday.”
Apparently, the show is already so popular, the fan app is crashing. At the end of the second episode, an influx of over 2 million votes led some viewers to experience issues voting on the app.
Fan reactions to I’m a Celebrity
So far, fans are all in this season, with Ruby Wax already emerging as a standout.
“I was watching I’m a celeb for Ginge and Aitch but Ruby has been the best for me. She has been hilarious,” one viewer wrote.
“I’m a celeb is so so good this year already,” wrote another.
A third fan wrote, “I think Aitch and Angry Ginge are going to be one of the funniest duo’s we’ve seen on I’m a celeb history.”
What time does I’m a Celebrity start tonight?
Tonight will be the third episode, and it’s set to air at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
How long is I’m a Celebrity on for?
While we don’t have a confirmed end date for the show, it will be airing every evening. Usually, the show runs for around three weeks… so that’s your evenings sorted until early December!
How long is each I’m a Celebrity episode?
Each episode runs just over an hour and will wrap up at around 10:15pm each night.
