Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have lifted the lid on the behind-the-scenes of a record-breaking FIVE HOUR eating trial on I’m A Celeb All Stars.
Twelve familiar faces have returned to the jungle to battle it out for the crown for the second time as the series returns to screens.
The spin-off first hit our screens back in 2023 and saw a number of celebrities return to the jungle for a second time to take part in the iconic gruesome Bushtucker Trials.
It was filmed in Kruger National Park, located in South Africa, unlike I’m A Celeb, which is located in Springbrook National Park, New South Wales, Australia.
Now, a familiar batch of stars, including boxer David Haye, actor Adam Thomas, singer Sinitta, Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt and Corrie’s Beverley Callard, are back for more.
The new series will also see the return of the eating trials, this time the celebrity campmates taking a record-breaking FIVE HOURS to get through it.
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have lifted the lid on the behind-the-scenes of a record-breaking FIVE HOUR eating trial on I’m A Celeb All Stars
Twelve familiar faces have returned to the jungle to battle it out for the crown for the second time as the series returns to screens
At the star-studded launch for the ITV show, Ant and Dec, both 50, teased what’s to come, including more ‘drama and arguments’ than ever seen before.
Ant said: ‘The trials are physically bigger, and they are tougher than we have seen before because we have to really test them… we have made it tougher than ever.
‘We start off on a huge balancing board, hanging off the side of a cliff – we strap the celebrities together, and they are on this board which is going backwards and forwards… then a full-size train set that the celebrities are in.’
Dec added: ‘They didn’t realise what was about to hit them, definitely not… It all dawns on them pretty quickly that it was a different level.
‘There’s another one where the celebrities are 140ft in the air where they go head-to-head with another celebrity. There’s a 50ft game of Snakes & Ladders.
‘And of course, the regular creepy crawlies, snakes, all sorts of South African critters. We do have penises, anus, and lots of genitalia from other animals.
‘One trial took so long – an eating trial – I think it is now on record as the longest trial ever. It was about five hours long.
‘Two of the campmates were sitting in the bleachers at the back who weren’t involved in the trial, but they were watching, and they were falling asleep.
‘It was brilliant, the portion sizes were brilliant, the biggest we have ever had before.’
Dec added of the changes to the upcoming show return: ‘Last time round it was all on tape but this time round we are doing a live final here.
‘The public didn’t get a chance to have a say but this time they do. The very end of the series will be live – and ultimately the public will decide who will be named the I’m A Celebrity legend.
At the star-studded launch for the ITV show, Ant and Dec, both 50, teased what’s to come, including more ‘drama and arguments’ than ever seen before
‘It’s happening here in the UK live on the TV.’
Ant chimed in to explain: ‘We’ll bring the whole cast back and have the finalists live in the studio and it’ll be a live vote like we do in Australia and the public will decide their legend!’
Dec added: ‘There’s a lot of drama – without giving too much away.
‘It’s up and down and you will witness arguments and things that we haven’t seen on I’m A Celeb Australia for a little while. It’s a must watch!’
It comes after ITV confirmed I’m A Celebrity All Stars series two line-up.
The likes of Helen Flanagan, Joe Swash and Shaun Ryder took part three years ago when the spin-off series first launched.
But it was Myleene Klass who got to the top spot, shortly followed by Jordan Banjo in second place, and Fatima Whitbread in third.
Kickstarting the line-up is Adam Thomas, who is best known for playing Adam Barton in Emmerdale, took part in I’m A Celebrity back in 2016.
He will be joined by boxer David Haye, who appeared on the ITV series back in 2012, singer Sinitta, who took part in I’m A Celebrity back in 2011, and former Gogglebox favourite Scarlett Moffatt.
Corrie legend Beverley Callard, who was on the show in 2020, will be joined by Olympian Mo Farah, who also took part in the show back in 2020.
While Pussycat Doll star Ashley Robert, who was another celebrity who starred in the 2012 series, and comedian Seann Walsh will also make their return.
It comes after ITV confirmed I’m A Celebrity All Stars series two line-up
Former 2018 show winner Harry Redknapp, I’m A Celeb 2014 star Gemma Collins and former Coronation Street actor Craig Charles, who took part in the 14th series, will also feature.
The line-up is completed by former footballer Jimmy Bullard.
Last month ITV dropped a first look at I’m A Celebrity All Stars ahead of the highly-anticipated 2026 series after the channel confirmed that there will be a second season back in September 2025.
In February, ITV hinted that the popular spin-off is set to return to our screens very soon with a cheeky sneak peek of the hosts.
During the advert break of the most recent episode of Britain’s Got Talent, they shared a funny clip of hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
The Geordie duo could be seen sitting around a campfire when a scary sound is heard in the distance.
A scared Ant asks his pal: ‘What was that?’
ITV dropped a first look at I’m A Celebrity South Africa ahead of the highly-anticipated 2026 series
Dec tells him: ‘It’s just a big cat!’
‘A big cat?! No way!’ Ant says as he runs off. The sound plays out again and Dec decides to follow behind him.
‘Coming soon. I’m A Celebrity… South Africa,’ can be seen at the bottom of the screen.
I’m A Celebrity South Africa is an ‘all stars’ version of the beloved ITV show.
‘Brand new show set in South Africa, featuring memorable campmates from previous shows. Expect tough challenges, twists ‘n’ turns, NO public vote – and only one winner!,’ ITVX’s synopsis reads.
The programme first hit our screens back in May 2023, and saw a number of famous faces who have taken part in the show, join the line-up.
Myleene Klass was crowned winner of the series, while Jordan Banjo placed second and Fatima Whitbread was third.
There was a total of 16 episodes which ran between April and May 2023.
It was filmed at Kruger National Park in South Africa.
There are a number of celebrities who are rumoured to take part this year, including Gemma Collins, Harry Redknap and Scarlett Moffatt.
The return date is yet to be confirmed but it is set to hit our screens in Spring.
Meanwhile I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has been on our screens since 2002.
There has been 484 episodes across 25 series since then.
The show is filmed in Dungay Creek, Australia.
I’m A Celeb’s previous seasons are available to stream on ITVX now
