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Ant and Dec Unveil 'Rivals' Head-to-Head Twist to Decide First Vote-Off

The app-led duels put viewers in control of matchups as producers seek to sharpen competition before eliminations begin.

Overview

  • Presenters confirmed a new Rivals format where campmates compete one-on-one, with pairings chosen via the I'm A Celebrity app and outcomes determining who faces the first public vote.
  • Jack Osbourne secured 12 out of 12 stars in his solo Drown The Hatch trial, drawing praise from Ant and Dec for a calm, clinical performance.
  • Ruby Wax admitted she kept an entire bag of liquorice allsorts after a sweets reward and apologised to camp, quipping that her “inner animal took over.”
  • Viewers criticised ITV for preview footage that revealed the sweets outcome before the episode and continued to complain that trials feel easier and that Kelly Brook is getting disproportionate airtime.
  • ITV has announced an extra-long final set for Sunday, December 7 at 9pm to 10:40pm, according to reports, though some outlets have published conflicting dates as friends and family arrive ahead of the first eliminations.