In a move that could revolutionise one of Britain's most beloved television programmes, I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec have finally broken their silence on the possibility of a civilian version of the show.
The Big Reveal
The award-winning presenting duo dropped the bombshell during their regular post-show livestream on 28 November 2025, marking the first time they've directly addressed years of fan speculation about an 'I'm A Civilian... Get Me Out of Here!' series.
Ant McPartlin kicked off the discussion by saying he'd personally like to see the concept come to life, though he expressed concerns about their busy schedule. 'I'd like to see it, but I don't think we'd have time to do both [I'm A Civilian and I'm A Celeb]. Would you watch it if we did it? That's the question for you,' he told viewers.
His co-host Declan Donnelly then turned the tables by asking 'Would you do it?' before Ant suggested testing the waters with a one-off special. 'Would you do it? and should we do it as a one off? Just try it. What do you think?' he added, putting the decision directly in the hands of their massive fanbase.
Fan Reaction Goes Wild
The presenters shared a clip from the livestream on their official Instagram account, captioning it with the telling phrase 'Never say never' - a clear indication that the idea is being seriously considered by ITV producers.
Fans immediately flooded the comments with excitement, with one enthusiast declaring: 'I would be on that show in a ruddy heart beat! Make it happen!!' Another simply wrote: 'YES YES YES I WOULD DO IT ?????'
The overwhelming positive response suggests there's significant appetite for a version of the show that would see ordinary members of the public facing the same terrifying Bushtucker Trials and camp life conditions usually reserved for celebrities.
Evolution of a Television Giant
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has dominated British television for nearly two decades, with its 19 years of success spawning international versions in Australia, America, and Germany.
While producers have consistently introduced new challenges and format tweaks to keep both celebrities and viewers guessing, the most significant expansion until now has been I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, an 'all stars' edition featuring returning fan favourites.
The potential civilian series would follow in the footsteps of reality television predecessor Big Brother, which successfully transitioned from celebrity to civilian formats throughout its extensive run.
As the campaign for I'm A Civilian gains momentum, the question remains whether Ant and Dec's packed schedule could accommodate hosting both versions of the jungle-based challenge show that made them household names.
