I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! will air a new one-off warm-up special on Sunday 15 November 2026, ahead of the main series’ Monday launch. Here is the confirmed UK viewing guide and what Ant and Dec will cover.
A new jungle warm-up before the main event
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is giving viewers an extra helping of jungle entertainment before its 2026 series begins. ITV’s one-off programme, I’m a Celebrity… How to Survive the Jungle, is scheduled for Sunday 15 November at 6pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Ant and Dec will present the special, which looks back at memorable camp experiences and offers playful advice for future contestants. It is a separate programme rather than the first competitive episode of the new series.
What will Ant and Dec’s special feature?
The preview describes a light-hearted guide to coping with the Australian jungle, life in camp and the habits of fellow campmates. Rather than presenting new elimination results or revealing an unannounced line-up, the presenters will revisit moments from the show’s history. The programme’s premise is that past trials, difficult conditions and the everyday challenges of communal living can provide tongue-in-cheek lessons for the next group of celebrities. The tone is retrospective and entertaining: there is no suggestion that this special will count as a competitive round or determine who enters the camp.
When can viewers watch?
UK listings place How to Survive the Jungle on ITV1 on Sunday 15 November, from 6pm to 7pm. ITVX is also listed as a viewing option. That means the special arrives the evening before the main series premiere. The 2026 competition is scheduled to begin on Monday 16 November at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with Ant and Dec returning as hosts. The two dates are worth keeping separate: Sunday’s programme is a look back and a preview, while Monday brings the new contestants and the start of the live jungle contest.
Why the extra programme matters
For viewers who follow the series every autumn, the special provides a way to revisit familiar features of the format before the competition resumes. Previous seasons have mixed demanding Bushtucker Trials with the smaller tensions that arise when celebrities share limited space, food and comforts. The new programme’s announced focus on campmates’ habits is a reminder that the social side of the show can be just as important to its entertainment as the headline challenges. Ant and Dec’s commentary should make that retrospective accessible even to people who have not watched every previous series.
What has actually been confirmed?
The one-off title, its Sunday 15 November 6pm slot, its ITV1 and ITVX availability, and Ant and Dec’s presenting role are supported by current programme listings and television coverage. The main series’ Monday 16 November 9pm launch has also been reported following ITV’s announcement. Those are scheduling facts, not predictions about which celebrity will succeed in the jungle. Reports speculating about possible campmates should not be confused with an official cast announcement. This preview does not establish any particular rumoured name as a confirmed contestant.
What happens next?
The practical viewing plan is straightforward. Watch the one-hour How to Survive the Jungle special on Sunday evening for the retrospective, then return on Monday night for the new series’ opening episode. Viewers who prefer streaming can check ITVX for the programmes’ availability and the latest schedule. As always, listings may be updated by the broadcaster, so checking the ITV guide closer to transmission is sensible. For now, the confirmed distinction is clear: a warm-up programme on 15 November and the competition’s return on 16 November.
The bottom line
The new special is a useful addition to the I’m a Celebrity calendar because it offers an actual, separately scheduled programme rather than another round of cast speculation. Ant and Dec will guide viewers through familiar jungle mishaps and survival tips ahead of the new season. It is an easy date to miss if attention is focused only on Monday’s premiere, but the Sunday 6pm slot gives fans an earlier appointment with the format. No claims about surprise arrivals, trial results or celebrity participation are needed to explain why the programme is worth noting.
Sources
Programme information: TV Zone UK; My Telly listings; Radio Times launch confirmation.