The I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here camp has undergone a major change ahead of the new series, which starts on Monday (November 16).
The Australian camp has been specially adapted to welcome presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan.
The 53-year-old is one of 11 new celebrities taking part in the 2026 series, along with Wayne Rooney, Joanna Page, and Chloe Burrows.
I'm a Celebrity camp undergoes major change
The I'm a Celebrity production team has been working with Adepitan to make the camp more accessible.
The presenter visited the camp in Australia earlier this year to identify areas that needed adapting.
As a result, several upgrades have been made to the I'm a Celebrity camp ahead of the new series:
- Pathways have been made deeper and wheelchair parking bays created, allowing him to transfer between his chair and crutches as he does outside camp.
- Rest areas have also been installed along the path from the camp to the creek, and a stairlift has been built so he can access the jungle shower.
- He will have three wheelchairs in and around the camp and three pairs of crutches left where needed.
- There will be another wheelchair for bushtucker trials and an electric wheelchair for more difficult terrain, such as a beach.
Despite working with the team on accessibility, Adepitan has not been told about the format, trials or other plans for the series.
Adepitan said: "Words like honour and privilege are ones I feel, but I don’t think they sum it up enough.
"For me, this is a moment in time.
"Even if I go out in the first week, I will always be remembered as the person in a wheelchair.
"I am slightly overwhelmed.
"It’s never been done before, and it never crossed my mind I would be the first.
"It’s the biggest show on TV and this is a huge opportunity.
"How often do you get to spend three weeks in the jungle doing this crazy stuff?"
Despite his involvement in the accessibility improvements, Mr Adepitan has not been told about the format, trials, or other plans for the series.
Where is I'm a Celebrity filmed?
I'm a Celebrity has been filmed in several locations since the first series back in 2002.
The first series, won by Radio DJ Tony Blackburn, was filmed at King Ranch (officially El Rancho del Rey) in Kooroomool, near Tully, Queensland, according to National World.
That was the only time the site was used before I'm a Celebrity moved to its current filming location in New South Wales.
I'm a Celebrity is now filmed around Springbrook National Park, near Murwillumbah (on the New South Wales/Queensland border), according to various sources, including Capital and Glamour.
The camp and filming studios are reportedly located in Dungay on Creek Road.
ITV has used this site since series two in 2003, apart from a two-year stint in 2020 and 2021 when the show took place at Gwrych Castle in North Wales due to COVID restrictions.
Full I'm a Celebrity 2026 lineup
ITV has confirmed the full I'm a Celebrity line-up for the 2026 series:
- Wayne Rooney (former footballer)
- Chloe Burrows (Love Island star and TV/radio personality)
- Ricky Wilson (Kaiser Chiefs lead singer)
- Joanna Page (Gavin & Stacey star and actress)
- Ade Adepitan (Paralympian and TV presenter)
- Sharky (content creator)
- AJ Odudu (Big Brother host and TV presenter)
- Jack Skipper (comedian)
- Leomie Anderson (model)
- Claire Sweeney (Coronation Street actress)
- Mariella Frostrup (broadcaster and journalist)
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When does I'm a Celebrity 2026 start?
The 2026 series of I'm a Celebrity starts at 9pm on Monday (November 16) on ITV1 and ITVX.
The opening episode is scheduled to run until 10.35pm.
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