When does I’m A Celebrity 2026 start? England game delays Wayne Rooney’s jungle debut

The start of this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has been delayed until Monday night.

The show typically launches on a Sunday evening, but has been pushed back a day this year.

The broadcaster has bumped I’m A Celebrity for international football before, but this is the first time the launch night has been moved back.

England will take on Spain in Madrid on Tuesday evening

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ITV expects the England match, which will kick off at 7.45pm in Madrid, to get huge viewing figures.

The Three Lions have a chance to win the group should they win at the home of the world champions.

A special one-off show, called I'm A Celebrity: How To Survive The Jungle, will air at 6pm on Sunday directly before the live football coverage, which should hopefully keep reality TV fans happy.

An insider told The Sun: “Bosses have pulled out all the stops to ensure this year’s IAC launch show is must-see TV.

“Following the huge success of this year’s World Cup, bosses are overjoyed to have such a stellar lineup of entertainment and sport this autumn on ITV.”

Wayne Rooney is the favourite to win this series of I’m a Celebrity

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Rooney will be joined by Ade Adepitan, AJ Odudu, Chloe Burrows, Joanna Page, Claire Sweeney, Jack Skipper, Leomie Anderson, Mariella Frostrup, Ricky Wilson and Sharky.