Mark your calendars for November 2026. ITV usually kicks things off on a Sunday night, around 9 PM UK time. That’s prime-time, sofa-ready, “don’t call me” territory.
Why so late? Because the show needs darkness for the night-time trials. Those creepy crawlies love a dramatic entrance under moonlight. Your bedtime? Sorry, that’s officially cancelled for six weeks.
A Fun History of Start Times
Back in 2002, the show started at 9:30 PM. Ancient history, right? Now, ITV shifted it to 9 PM—a full thirty minutes earlier. Why? Competition. They don’t want you switching to BBC dramas.
The 2026 season started at 9:15 PM. That’s a weird, awkward quarter-past slot. It made people frantic checking their watches. But 2026 is predicted to return to a crisp 9:00 PM sharp.
