“I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” (the original UK series) first started on ITV on 25 August 2002.

Quick Scoop

  • The very first series of “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” debuted on 25 August 2002 on ITV in the UK.
  • That launch marked the beginning of what has become a long‑running reality show now spanning more than two decades and multiple international versions.

A Bit More Context

  • The first UK series was filmed in the Australian jungle near Tully in Queensland, setting the now‑iconic formula of celebrities living in camp and facing trials.
  • Over time, the show has stayed mostly in Australia, with brief moves (like Wales during the pandemic) but always keeping the same jungle‑survival style that started back in 2002.

TL;DR: “I’m a Celeb” started on 25 August 2002 on ITV in the UK.

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