We’re just a few weeks away from the latest series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and with this year’s campmates rumoured to include the likes of Coleen Rooney, Oti Mabuse and Tulisa Contostavlos – although not Tommy Fury, who has allegedly pulled out for another opportunity – excitement for the show to return is at an all-time high.
There’s another reason we can’t for the series to start too: it’s been announced that I’m A Celeb’s companion show, formerly known as I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Now! and Extra Camp, is returning after a four-year hiatus.
The show is now known as I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked and will be hosted by 2016 campmate Joel Dommett, reigning King of the Jungle Sam Thompson and radio DJ Kemi Rodgers.
Unpacked will have all the latest behind the scenes gossip from the jungle as well as unseen clips, exclusive interviews, celebrity guests and the insider’s guide to the Bushtucker Trials.
Speaking about hosting the show, Joel said, ‘It’s BACKKKK! To say I’m excited to do live jungle based telly again is an understatement! I really adore the spin off show and I’m so glad it’s returning for more in depth chats with A&D, the campmates and incredible guests. It’s going to have a different feel to it, giving fans of the show extra goss and juice. I started my TV career there and fingers crossed I won’t say the wrong thing on live telly and end it there too.’
Sam added, ‘What a complete honour, I can’t believe I’m going to get to work on such an iconic show with Joel who I’m a big fan of and the fabulous Kemi, this is a dream come true,’ while Kemi gushed, ‘I am absolutely over the moon to be a part of this massive show – I’ve been such a fan of I’m A Celebrity for years and years, and I’m so excited that I get to bring the group chat to life by delving into everything that’s going on within camp.
‘I’m absolutely honoured to join Joel and Sam and can't wait to get started, see you in the jungle!’
When does I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked start?
It’s been confirmed that I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! will kick off on Sunday 17 November, so we can probably expect Unpacked to start on the same night too.
How can I watch I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked?
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! usually airs at 9pm every night from Sunday to Friday and at 9.30pm on Saturdays. You’ll be able to watch the main show on ITV1 and ITVX, while Unpacked will air immediately after the main show on ITV2 and ITVX.
Don’t worry if you’re usually in bed when Unpacked is on as it will be repeated on ITV1 the following afternoon, so you don’t need to miss out if you like an early night.
Who is hosting I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked?
As usual, the main show will be hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly. The reigning King of the Jungle, Sam Thompson, will host Unpacked alongside former I’m A Celeb contestant Joel Dommett and Capital radio DJ Kemi Rodgers.
What happened to I’m A Celebrity: Extra Camp?
I’m A Celeb has always had a companion show since the first series back in 2002. It was originally known as I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Now! before rebranding as I’m A Celebrity: Extra Camp in 2016.
Extra Camp was hosted by the likes of Vicky Pattinson, Stacey Solomon, Joe Swash, Chris Ramsey, Scarlett Moffatt, Joel Dommett, Emily Atack and Adam Thomas, but it came to an end in 2020.
Later that year, Vick Hope hosted its replacement I’m A Celebrity… The Daily Drop, which only aired for one series before being axed.
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