The frost was barely on the glass, but for millions across the UK, winter didn’t truly start until the screen flickered to life.
Inside a grand rehearsal hall, Ant and Dec stood before a choir wrapped in thick festive knits. On paper, they were rehearsing The Twelve Days of Christmas. In reality, the legendary hosting duo was orchestrating a chaotic new tradition.
As the singers opened their mouths to hit the high notes, the lyrics took a sharp detour. Golden rings and turtledoves vanished from the carol, replaced mid-phrase by cold vomit smoothies and two tonnes of thick, torrential mud. Drenched in gunge and surrounded by jungle mayhem, the choir soldiered on through every outrageous chorus—proving that nothing brings back the festive spirit quite like a choir enduring a proper trial.
It was the official herald of autumn’s biggest spectacle: the return of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.
Now embarking on its remarkable 26th season, the powerhouse series remains an unbeatable juggernaut. Last year’s launch alone drew 11.3 million viewers, ultimately reaching a staggering 23.4 million people across the nation.
A fresh lineup of celebrities is about to swap their normal lives for the Australian wilderness, completely unaware of what twists await them. As the countdown ticks down toward opening night on ITV and STV, only one question remains: who will survive the trials and claim the crown?