If 2026 follows the usual pattern (and let’s be real, ITV loves a good routine), I’m a Celeb will likely air nightly at 9:00 PM UK time on ITV and ITVX. That’s your prime-time slot—right after the news, which is basically the universe telling you to stop worrying about world events and focus on who’s eating a kangaroo testicle. But here’s the catch: the show usually starts mid-November, and the first episode might sneak in a special launch delay closer to 9:15 PM. Why? Because TV loves to make you wait, like that friend who’s always “five minutes away.”
But Wait—What About Time Zones?
Oh, you’re not in the UK? Tough luck, sunshine. For my American mates, that 9 PM GMT is 4 PM Eastern or 1 PM Pacific—so you might be stuck watching it at work. (Pro tip: hide your AirPods under a beanie.) Australians, you’re actually ahead by about 11 hours, so it’ll be 8 AM the next day—perfect for a breakfast binge. And if you’re in New Zealand? You’re living in the future, mate, so just check your local TV guide and pretend you’re a time traveler.
But let’s be honest: time is a construct when you’re glued to campfire gossip. I once stayed up until 2 AM to catch a spider-eating challenge, and my boss was not impressed the next day. The moral? Set your DVR, or better yet, become best friends with someone who has the ITVX app—and buy them a coffee as a bribe.
