The second series of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa is set to begin airing on ITV on 6 April 2026. Ant & Dec will return to present the series, which was pre-recorded in 2025, with the final episode airing live on 24 April.
Following the first series of the spin-off with aired between April and May 2023, it was reported that the spin-off had been shelved. However in February 2025, it was confirmed that the show would return for a second series in 2026, with the series being teased to feature "memorable campmates from series gone by" [...] who will "face brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness." Filming took place in South Africa in September 2025, with ITV confirming that in a format change for this series, the final would be broadcast live from the United Kingdom, with the public deciding the winner. On 30 March 2026, a short preview of the upcoming series was broadcast that evening on ITV. The live grand final will be held on 24 April 2026.
For the first time, ' will air as a pre-recorded podcast to accompany the all-star series, with a live episode broadcast on ITV2 following the main programme's live final. Unpacked will be hosted by Sam Thompson and Kemi Rodgers.
The line-up for the series was officially announced by ITV on 9 March 2026. Eight celebrities will enter the camp from the start, followed by two sets of late arrivals; the first of which will appear in the first episode.