When Does I’m A Celebrity Start?
It’s official, I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 kicks off on Sunday, November 16. Ant and Dec are back in the Australian jungle, ready to welcome 12 new celebrities who’ve (somewhat willingly) signed up for an intense few weeks of creepy-crawly chaos, sleepless nights, and dubious dinners.
The 25th series returns right on schedule, just as the dark winter nights roll in, the perfect time for viewers to settle in with a cuppa and watch famous people squirm.
ITV confirmed that the show will run for its usual three weeks, taking fans through to the beginning of December. It’s a tradition at this point: as soon as the Christmas adverts start, I’m a Celeb follows, giving us something gloriously chaotic to talk about on Monday mornings.
And this year? There’s a new logo, a slicker jungle backdrop, and a little more sparkle to mark the show’s 25th anniversary. It’s a milestone, one that still finds Brits glued to the screen watching people argue over beans and rice. Remarkable, really.
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How to Watch I’m A Celebrity
You can catch I’m a Celebrity 2025 on ITV1 and stream every episode on ITVX if you prefer your jungle drama on demand. Quite honestly, half the fun of watching live is joining social media’s collective meltdown during trials (“Did they really just eat that?”).
But life gets busy, and ITVX lets you play catch-up whenever you want. If history is any guide, the launch show will be big on introductions, those helicopter arrivals, nervous smiles, and half-hearted jokes before the first trial hits them like a bucket of bugs.
Over the next few weeks, the format rarely changes much, but no one’s complaining. A comforting mix of fear, laughter, and celebrity meltdowns, it’s TV comfort food.
And if you’re wondering: yes, the South Africa spin-off I’m a Celebrity: Legend Returns is also coming back, though not until 2026, with filming reportedly wrapped months ago.
Ant and Dec teased it on Instagram, grinning in front of the South African sunset and promising “epic new trials.” Sounds beautiful… if you’re not the one eating kangaroo tails.
I’m a Celebrity Line-Up 2025 Revealed
Now, onto the juicy bit, who’s strapping on the jungle boots this season? While ITV insists that any names floating around are “pure speculation,” The Sun (as ever) has dropped what it claims is the full 2025 lineup, and it’s a fascinating mix of nostalgia, personality, and chaos potential.
Here’s the reported roll call:
- Shona McGarty – longtime EastEnders favorite, best known as Whitney Dean
- Kelly Brook – model, actress, and media personality (and yes, the 2000s just called, they’re thrilled)
- Martin Kemp – Spandau Ballet icon and all-round legend, following in his son Roman’s footsteps
- Eddie Kadi – sharp-witted comedian with charm to spare
- Alex Scott – former England and Arsenal footballer turned TV presenter
- Ruby Wax – TV royalty and fearless humorist
- Jack Osbourne – son of Ozzy, rumored to have joined with his family’s blessing after a difficult few months
- Lisa Riley – Emmerdale’s Mandy Dingle, known for both her soap legacy and warmth
- Aitch – Manchester rapper with chart hits and confidence to match
- Vogue Williams – presenter, model, and podcast personality
- Angry Ginge – online star and Soccer Aid scene-stealer (his real name’s Morgan Burtwistle)
- Tom Read Wilson – the delightfully polite Celebs Go Dating regular
It’s a line-up that nicely balances experience and chaos, you’ve got glitter, grit, and a few wild cards thrown in for good measure. Martin Kemp in the jungle feels like a gift to 80s pop fans everywhere, while Aitch might draw a younger crowd itching to see how a rapper handles a bush tucker trial.
If this cast list is anywhere near accurate, ITV producers have found that sweet spot of nostalgia and novelty again. Personally, I’m already imagining Ruby Wax giving Alex Scott a pep talk mid-trial while Angry Ginge tries to make a fire. Pure TV gold.
What to Expect This Season
ITV has hinted that this year’s series will look a little different, starting with an updated logo and refreshed visual design, slightly modernized but not so different that fans will notice too much.
The show’s essence remains: camaraderie, trials, and a kind of shared madness that somehow feels warm-hearted. Jack Osbourne’s reported inclusion might bring a surprisingly emotional angle, especially given the recent loss of his father, Ozzy.
And if Kelly Brook’s in, she’ll add glamour and sharp wit, perfect for those awkward jungle debates about chores and showers.
Expect a few surprises too. The producers love shaking things up around the second week, an extra campmate, a secret power, or even a jungle twist that leaves contestants wondering what on earth they signed up for.
And at the center of it all, Ant and Dec, still pulling faces and delivering perfect one-liners after more than two decades of doing this.
There’s a reason I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! still works. Sure, the trials are ridiculous, the food questionable, and the conditions far from glamorous, but the magic lies in the reactions, the vulnerability, the laughs, the unexpected friendships forged under a canopy of spiders.
So, mark Sunday, November 16, on your calendar, stock up on snacks, and settle in. Whether you tune in for the drama, the disgust, or just to hear Ant and Dec’s banter, the jungle is calling, and it’s never short on surprises.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on publicly available reports and sources, including media speculation. ITV and official show representatives have not confirmed the details regarding the I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 lineup and other specific aspects of the show. The content is intended for entertainment purposes only and may be subject to change. Please refer to official ITV announcements for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
