ITV bosses ‘are forced to postpone I’m A Celebrity’s launch date’

The launch date for the new series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! has reportedly been pushed back to avoid clashing with a major sporting event.The ITV series is set to return for its latest run of episodes this autumn, and typically kicks off on a Sunday in mid-November.However, sources are now claiming that the newest series of I’m A Celeb has been delayed to start on a Monday, after ITV landed the rights to the UEFA Nations League.The international tournament kicks off on September 24, with England set to take on World Cup winners Spain on Sunday November 15.Kick-off in Madrid is due to be at 8:45pm, which is just 15 minutes before I’m A Celebrity would usually air. It’s thought that the new series will instead begin on Monday, November 16, 2026. The launch date for the new series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here ! has reportedly been pushed back to avoid clashing with a major sporting eventA source told The Sun: ‘Now ITV has the rights to the UEFA Nations League bosses have had to go back to the drawing board.’A second insider added: ‘Bosses have pulled out all the stops to ensure this year’s IAC launch show is must-see TV.’Following the huge success of this year’s World Cup, bosses are overjoyed to have such a stellar lineup of entertainment and sport this autumn on ITV.’ The Daily Mail has contacted a representative for ITV for comment.As ever, a string of stars have already been rumoured to be moving into the jungle, including Gavin & Stacey’s Joanna Page, presenter Ade Adepitan, and Olympic ice-skating legend Christopher Dean. Bosses will be hoping that this new series will be more harmonious than the star-studded South Africa series, which descended into chaos with a dramatic live final.The All Stars series was plagued with bullying rows and controversial spats between feuding cast mates – Adam Thomas, Jimmy Bullard and David Haye.The final, which aired live in April, descended into complete mayhem as Jimmy accused Adam of being ‘abusive, aggressive and intimidating’ during an expletive row in the pre-recorded show last year. The ITV series is set to return for its latest run of episodes this autumn, but is set to move its launch to a Monday due to the channel acquiring the rights to the UEFA Nations LeagueAs hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly struggled to control the fiery trio, Gemma Collins and Sinitta stormed off the stage in fury.Viewers on X seem to be very divided on the feud, with some saying they’re not mad ITV cut down the fight between Adam and Jimmy.Adam later shared on his podcast that he was receiving therapy, and emotionally said his ‘feud’ with boxer David ‘f***ed’ with him.