I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 features longest ever trial in show’s history

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The popular show ‘I’m a Celebrity… South Africa‘ is back next month, bringing together some of the most memorable contestants from past seasons.

Gemma Collins, Harry Redknapp, Scarlett Moffatt, and other celebrities are returning to the jungle for a new season of challenges and trials in South Africa.

ITV promises this year’s challenges on the show will be the most difficult yet, with plenty of surprises and high stakes for the contestants.

That statement really rings true, especially considering the campmates just completed a five-hour eating trial – the longest one ever featured on the show!

Ant & Dec recently told reporters from TopMob that one of the eating challenges on the 2026 series will be even more difficult than before.

Since the All Stars series isn’t being filmed in Australia, kangaroo meat won’t be used in the eating challenges. However, Ant has promised there will be plenty of other meats available.

According to Dec, the eating trials in South Africa are more challenging than those they did in Australia. Ant chimed in, saying one trial took an exceptionally long time – long enough to be a record breaker.

The show is heating up, not only with the eating challenges, but also with hints of upcoming conflicts and drama among the All Stars contestants.

Ant hinted at plenty of exciting and tense moments this season, telling reporters, including those from TopMob, that there’s ‘a lot of drama’ without revealing specific details.

The show has its highs and lows, and viewers can expect disagreements and drama that haven’t been typical of the Australian version recently.

April can’t come soon enough!

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I’m a Celebrity… South Africa returns this April on ITV.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.

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Phoebe Kowhai BarnesFreelance Writer

Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a freelance writer specializing in pop culture and entertainment for TopMob. Before that, she was a Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab, where she oversaw their local team. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Nottingham.

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2026-03-10 20:14