The jungle is calling once more, and this time it’s summoning its fiercest warriors yet. ITV has unveiled the star-studded line-up for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! All Stars South Africa 2026, a 10-day survival gauntlet set to premiere on February 16, 2026, from the sun-baked plains of Kruger National Park. For the first time, the franchise ditches public votes for a pure endurance format: celebrities battle through escalated Bushtucker Trials, camp chores, and immunity challenges, with the last standing crowned “Ultimate Jungle Legend.” From former Kings and Queens to soap icons, sports heroes, and reality TV royalty, the 12-contestant roster is a who’s who of ITV gold—packed with rivalries, reunions, and enough drama to rival the original show’s glory days. But the real terror? Trials “more brutal than ever,” including “Crocodile Creek” (a 24-hour croc-infested swamp survival) and “Lion’s Den” (face-to-face with big cats). Tougher, meaner, no mercy—who will dominate this time?

The line-up is a dream (or nightmare) for superfans. Leading the charge is Joe Swash, the 2016 King of the Jungle, returning with his signature cheeky charm and zero filter—ready to relive his Bushtucker triumphs (and fails). Joining him is Vicky McClure, the Line of Duty star who survived the 2014 series, bringing her no-nonsense grit to the trials. Georgia “Toff” Toffolo, 2023 runner-up and Made in Chelsea queen, is back for redemption, vowing “no more Bushtucker flops.” Soap royalty arrives with Danny Dyer, the EastEnders hardman who charmed the 2018 jungle, and Kellie Bright, his co-star, promising “Walford vs. the wild.” Sports legends Jodie Cunningham, rugby star, and Frank Bruno, heavyweight boxer, add muscle, while reality vets Olivia Attwood (Love Island) and Pete Wicks (TOWIE) bring the banter.

Rounding out the pack: Jordan North, the 2020 runner-up whose phobia fests became legend; Jacqueline Jossa, 2019 Queen; Nile Rodgers, music icon for cultural flair; and wildcard Chris Kamara, the Soccer AM sage. “This isn’t a holiday—it’s war,” joked Swash at the launch event. Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly return, with new co-host Joel Dommett adding edge.

The format amps the brutality: no viewer input means elimination by trial performance or camp vote, with “punishment plots” for losers. Trials escalate: “Termite Tower” (buried alive with insects), “Hippo Lagoon” (swimming through croc-filled waters), and “Rhino Rodeo” (wrangling sedated beasts). “It’s survival of the fittest—pure jungle law,” producers teased.

Fans are ecstatic: #ImACelebAllStars has 1.2 million posts, with predictions flying: “Swash to win again—king for life!” (@JungleCrown, 50k likes). Rivalries loom: Dyer vs. Wicks’ TOWIE banter, Toff vs. Attwood’s reality beef. “This is peak Strictly—legends clashing!” tweeted one.

As February 2026 approaches, the All Stars isn’t nostalgia—it’s reckoning. Who will reign supreme in South Africa’s savage wilds? The jungle awaits; the legends answer.