I'm A Celebrity South Africa: ITV confirms huge schedule twist ahead of series
It will show viewers what they can expectI’m A Celebrity… South Africa is coming to ITV in a few weeks. And it’s already lined up to be an incredibly dramatic series.
The show will see a group of all-star contestants come together to be crowned the real King or Queen of the jungle. And with the official line-up having been recently released, the series is set to be explosive.
But in an ITV first, the channel is letting viewers see what will be coming up on the show before it even airs. This way, fans can get themselves excited for the drama that is to come.
ITV confirms huge schedule shake-up
Today (March 18) ITV have confirmed a huge schedule shake-up for the first time ever that will offer viewers a chance to get a look at the show ahead of its premiere.
The series has already been pre-recorded. And while the public don’t decide who makes it to the end, they will still choose their winner.
ITV released a statement confirming the news. They explained: “I’m A Celebrity South Africa is set to offer an exclusive sneak peek on ITV and STV ahead of its highly anticipated return to screens next month.
“A special three-minute preview will be broadcast on ITV and STV at approximately 8.25pm on Monday March 30. It is scheduled between Emmerdale and Coronation Street.”
ITV explained: “Viewers will get a glimpse of the journey ahead in a series that promises to be one of the most thrilling in recent years. The stakes are incredibly high. Celebrities compete to be crowned a Legend, challenging themselves in some of the most epic and extreme trials.”
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Ant and Dec will of course be back on our screens to host the series.
Who will be on I’m A Celebrity South Africa?
ITV added that the “new twist” for the second all-star series will see the campmates brought back together in London for a “live grand final”. The public will finally get to crown their own winner.
The stars taking part were officially confirmed earlier this month. However, the line-up was deemed ‘desperate’ by fans.
Among the cast are two previous winners – Scarlett Moffatt and Harry Redknapp, the latter will arrive as a latecomer.
Others involved in the show are Ashley Roberts, Beverley Callard, Sinitta, David Haye, Sir Mo Farah, Seann Walsh and Adam Thomas.
Gemma Collins and Craig Charles, who quit their series, will also return as latecomers, with former footballer Jimmy Bullard.
