I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have voiced support for a civilian version of the popular reality show, suggesting ITV should "definitely" consider producing it. Their comments come as casting is underway for the upcoming 26th season of the show, which is expected to air in November. This season will feature celebrities such as Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet, EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, and Tom Read Wilson from Celebs Go Dating. Social media influencer Morgan Burtwistle, known online as AngryGinge, won the 2025 series.
During a recent podcast episode, Ant and Dec discussed fan interest in a version of the show featuring ordinary people rather than celebrities. Ant said, "We get asked this a lot and we would love to do it." Declan added, "I think it would be great," before Ant elaborated: "Part of the joy of I'm A Celebrity is getting to know the celebrities night after night, and by the end, you either like or loathe them. With a civilian version, you wouldn't know anything about the participants at the start, and you'd get to know them like you do in Big Brother, eventually having your favorites."
The idea of a civilian version is not entirely new for ITV, which has previously experimented with different formats. Earlier this year, the network announced The Wild Frontier, a new spin-off set to air in 2027. This show will see celebrities and their loved ones compete in the Canadian wilderness in pairs. It marks another evolution in the network’s approach to reality TV, following a second All Stars version of I'm A Celebrity, which was filmed in South Africa and included a live studio final known for its unpredictability.
While the hosts are optimistic about the potential of a civilian version, no official plans have been confirmed by ITV. If realized, it would represent a significant shift in the format of a show that has become a staple of British television for over two decades.
Ant and Dec Consider Civilian Version of I'm A Celebrity as ITV Preps New Series
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