TV schedules are about as reliable as a vegan at a steakhouse—they can change at the last minute. ITV sometimes delays the launch by a week due to other big shows, like the Rugby World Cup or a random political broadcast. But don’t worry: the second an official date is announced, the internet will explode with memes and countdown clocks.
Your best bet is to follow @imacelebrity on Twitter (I refuse to call it X) or check the official ITV website. Or, you know, just ask your friend Greg—he’s probably already got a spreadsheet. I promise the announcement will come with a dramatic trailer featuring a spider crawling over a picture of a D-list star.
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What About the Rumors? (Spoiler: It’s All Speculation)
Every year, the rumor mill churns out names like “Holly Willoughby” or “a former Love Island star with a problematic ex.” It’s all hot air until Ant and Dec actually walk into camp. So don’t get too attached to the rumor list—it’s like believing the weather forecast in November. Still, it’s fun to guess! Will we get a grumpy politician? A soap star? A YouTuber who’s never seen a bug before?
Honestly, the casting is part of the mystery. The show usually confirms the lineup about a week before the launch. So you’ll have exactly seven days to Google the contestants, pretend you know who they are, and then decide you hate them. It’s a whole ritual.