I’m A Celebrity South Africa 2026 sparks backlash as fans brand line-up ‘desperate’
It's not gone down well...I’m A Celebrity South Africa is being slammed for its 2026 line-up, with the stars even called out for being “desperate”.
The spin-off, also known as the All-Stars series, features past contestants of the regular show taking part once again. In 2023, Loose Women star Myleene Klass won the first version.
Unlike the Australian version, the spin-off in South Africa is pre-recorded and was reportedly filmed last September. That said, in a new twist, it was revealed that the winner will be voted for by the public, making the 2026 final the only episode to be live.
I’m A Celebrity South Africa 2026 line-up
Today (March 9), after months of speculation, the 2026 line-up for I’m A Celebrity South Africa was finally revealed.
Among the cast are two previous winners — Scarlett Moffatt and Harry Redknapp, the latter of whom will arrive as a latecomer.
Ashley Roberts, Sinitta, Beverley Callard, David Haye, Sir Mo Farah, Seann Walsh, and Adam Thomas are also on the bill.
However, Gemma Collins and Craig Charles, who quit their series, are also latecomers with former footballer Jimmy Bullard.
Despite a whole range of familiar faces and clear fan favourites, ITV fans are not pleased with the line-up or with the news that the spin-off is making a comeback…
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‘ITV milking this for all it is worth’
“The barrel being well and truly scraped,” one user wrote on Facebook.
“Will Gemma Collins last more than 20 minutes this time? I WILL NOT be watching ITV’s barrel scrapings,” another person shared.
“ITV milking this for all it is worth. Don’t get the fascination with Harry, find him tedious at best,” a third remarked.
“They have to be desperate,” a fourth said.
“It’s about time they came out with some decent programmes,” a fifth expressed.
Meanwhile, a sixth insisted: “Maybe these famous people could wear name tags so we know who they are.”
When does I’m A Celebrity South Africa 2026 start?
I’m A Celebrity South Africa will launch on Monday, April 6.
It will air weeknights until its live finale in London, which is set to air on Friday, April 24, where one of the celebrities will be crowned a winner.
