Where I'm A Celebrity South Africa is filmed, why it isn't live and ...
A new series has started!
www.tvguide.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share about I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.
- The 2026 series is underway with a star-studded lineup and a live final planned in the UK. The finale is scheduled for late April, with a live Studio event where the winner is chosen by public vote.[2][4]
- Reports confirm the South Africa edition was filmed in Kruger National Park and that the format includes twists and a live final, unlike the Australia version where public voting occurred during trials earlier.[1][3][4]
- Notable contestants for 2026 include Gem Collins, Mo Farah, Beverley Callard, and other familiar faces returning for the All Stars-style format, with ITV promoting a larger, tougher challenge lineup.[3][5][9]
Key dates to watch:
- Live final in the UK studio is slated for April 24, 2026, where public voting will conclude the competition for the Legend of the Savanna.[4]
What’s changed this year:
- The 2026 edition uses a live vote for the final outcome, diverging from previous pre-recorded formats in this version and reuniting campmates for a final studio event.[2][4]
- The show’s location remains Kruger National Park for the South Africa setting, but the overall structure includes twists and a new “Legend” title rather than the traditional winner’s format.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise, up-to-the-minute update with the latest headlines and the exact final-confirmation date from current outlets, or summarize each contestant’s storyline as the episodes air.