I'm a Celebrity 2019: Original Air Dates and Broadcast Schedule
The twentieth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! premiered on 17 November 2019 and concluded on 8 December 2019, running for 22 episodes on ITV in the United Kingdom. The show aired nightly at 9:00 pm GMT, with the final episode broadcast as a special extended finale. The series was produced by ITV Studios and filmed at Murwillumbah in New South Wales, Australia, maintaining the long-standing production base used since 2002. The official broadcaster's programming archive confirms the exact start and end dates for the series ITV Press Centre.
During the original run, the series consistently ranked among the most-watched programmes on British television, with the launch episode drawing over 12 million viewers according to overnight ratings data. The final episode achieved a consolidated audience of more than 10 million viewers, securing a prime position in the seasonal ratings charts. The show's scheduling in the pre-Christmas period has become a staple of the UK broadcast calendar, with the 2019 edition following the same pattern as previous years. Audience figures are reported by BARB, the official body for television audience measurement in the UK BARB.
I'm a Celebrity 2019: Full Lineup and Camp Dynamics
The 2019 series featured a lineup of twelve celebrities, including television presenter Vernon Kay, former rugby league player Jamie Lomas, model and television personality Georgia "Toff" Toffolo, and former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe. The camp was divided into two groups early in the series, with contestants competing for food, luxuries, and immunity through challenges set in the Australian jungle. The "Bushtucker Trials" remained the central mechanic for earning meals, with contestants facing tasks involving insects, reptiles, and other local fauna. The overall winner of the series was Georgia "Toff" Toffolo, who secured the crown in the final on 8 December 2019.
The series introduced a new twist where celebrities were temporarily removed from the camp for a "Castle" experience, isolating them from the main group while still participating in trials. The campmates collectively earned a total of 1,200 stars across the series through successful trials, with each star translating to a specific meal portion for the group. The show's production team, led by series producer Stuart Haine, maintained the core format while adding new elements to keep the competitive structure fresh. Detailed contestant profiles and episode summaries are archived on the official ITV hub ITV Hub.
I'm a Celebrity 2019: Production Details and International Reach
The series was filmed at Dungay, near Murwillumbah in New South Wales, Australia, a location that has hosted the show since 2002. Production company ITV Studios Australia oversaw the on-location filming, with the set including the iconic jungle camp, the trial area, and the nearby "Castle" used for isolation twists. The 2019 series employed a crew of over 200 people on location, including camera operators, sound engineers, and support staff, reflecting the scale of a major reality television production. The Australian location provides consistent climate and terrain conditions that support the show's format year after year