I'm A Celebrity... South Africa season 2: hosts, location, news and everything we know

I'm A Celebrity... South Africa season 2 is on the way, with a new series of the I'm A Celebrity spin-off show confirmed to hit our screens in 2026.

The first spin-off - I'm A Celebrity... South Africa - was filmed in November 2022 and then aired the following year in 2023. And now we know another series is being filmed, and Ant and Dec will be back on presenting duties once again.

Unlike the upcoming I'm A Celebrity 2025 and other main shows from previous years, the spin-off is pre-recorded, and as it isn't live. Last season, there was no viewer voting, however, a new element for this second series, the public will have the power to decide who is crowned the ultimate legend 2026 when they vote in a live grand final broadcast directly from London. 

Speaking of the new series, Ant said: “The campmates really brought their A-game to the first series so we can’t wait to be back for more trials, challenges and surprises amongst the beautiful South African landscape.”

Dec added: “Having a live final is an exciting addition to the new series with the viewers choosing their IAC Legend and we’ve heard some of the new trials are truly epic, even by I’m A Celeb… standards!”

Who will we be adding to the I'm A Celebrity winners list this time around?

Here is everything you need to know about I’m A Celebrity… South Africa...

I'm A Celebrity... South Africa season 2 release date

It is too early to know when I’m A Celebrity… South Africa will air, although it has been confirmed to be airing on ITV1, STV and ITVX in 2026.

As soon as we have a release date, we will update this guide.

I’m A Celebrity… South Africa season 2 cast

It is too early to know who might be heading to South Africa for the new spin-off, but it has been reported that ITV is currently putting together their wishlist of former campmates.

The last spin-off series saw Myleene Klass, Jordan Banjo, Fatima Whitbread, Gillian McKeith, Shaun Ryder, Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo, Amir Khan, Andy Whyment, Janice Dickinson, Joe Swash, Helen Flanagan, Dean Gaffney, Carol Vorderman, Paul Burrell and Phil Tufnell all take part, so it is unlikely they will appear again.

As soon as a lineup has been revealed we will add it to this guide.

I’m A Celebrity… South Africa season 2 hosts

Presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are returning to their hosting duties, with the pair having presented I'm A Celebrity since its creation in 2002.

I’m A Celebrity… South Africa season 2 location

According to reports, the show will once again be filmed in Kruger National Park, South Africa, where the first celebrity spin-off was filmed.

Who won I'm A Celebrity... South Africa in 2023?

Myleene Klass won the series and was crowned the first ever 'I'm A Celebrity Legend', after she went head to head with Jordan Banjo in the ultimate eating trial.

Talking about how she felt about being crowned the winner she said: "I think the fact that my peers kept me in at points, that meant everything because they were the closest to me in camp. It’s lovely to have the public vote of course the first time round. That gave me so much confidence the first time in my career. But the second time, being voted for by my peers who have seen what I’ve done in camp means a lot."

Is there a trailer for I’m A Celebrity… South Africa season 2?

No, sadly, it is too early for a trailer - however, Ant and Dec shared this video announcing the second season in September 2025...

Behind the scenes and more on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa season 2

Speaking of the new series, Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning at ITV, said: “We were blown away by the love for the first series of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa. It was a true celebration of the show’s history and viewers loved seeing their favourite campmates return to their screens. We can’t wait to do it all again next year with a whole new cohort, and have the audience crown the winner during a live final for the first time.”

Tom Gould, Director of Entertainment & Formats, Lifted Entertainment, added: “We’re very excited to have some more of the most memorable campmates from previous series returning to take on terrifying trials and face challenging twists and difficult decisions, in the tougher setting of South Africa. It will test them to their limits, and with a live final, this time viewers will get to decide who truly deserves the title of I’m A Celebrity Legend”.

I’m A Celebrity… South Africa is produced by Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios) in a co-production with Mitre Studios. The show is commissioned for ITV1 and ITVX by Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning ITV and Kevin O’Brien, Entertainment & Reality Commissioning Editor ITV. The Executive Producers are Oli Head, Iona Mackenzie and Katrina Morrision. ITV Studios will handle the distribution of the series.