By The British Entertainment Journal | Global TV & Reality News
In a move that’s already being described as a career-defining project, beloved TV duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have officially announced plans to travel across Africa for three months to film what they call an “exclusive and unprecedented reality show”—a format never before seen on British television.
🎥 Not Your Typical Reality Show
Speaking through their joint production company, Mitre Studios, the iconic presenters revealed that the untitled series will take them through eight African nations over twelve weeks, capturing a combination of:
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Immersive cultural experiences
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Environmental conservation efforts
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Community challenges
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Personal reflection and storytelling
“This won’t be I’m a Celeb in the Sahara,” Dec said in a prepared statement. “It’s about exploring connection, resilience, and joy in places most viewers have never seen beyond a postcard.”
🌍 Filming Begins This Autumn
Production is scheduled to begin in October 2025, with destinations reported to include Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Ghana, Morocco, and Senegal. The team will work closely with local filmmakers and environmental groups to ensure authentic representation and ethical storytelling.
The series, expected to span six to eight hour-long episodes, will air on ITV in spring 2026—with exclusive streaming rights already in negotiation with international platforms, including Netflix and BritBox Global.
🤝 Beyond Entertainment: A Purpose-Driven Mission
Ant emphasized the deeper intention behind the project:
“It’s about stepping away from studios and red carpets, and getting our hands dirty. We’ll be learning, helping, and—hopefully—being changed in the process.”
Insiders say one episode will focus entirely on wildlife rescue in Kenya, while another will feature building classrooms with local communities in rural Ghana.
👀 Viewer Expectations Are Sky-High
Given their decades-long reign over UK reality entertainment, fans are eager to see the duo in a totally different light. Social media exploded within hours of the announcement:
“Ant & Dec in Africa? Take my TV license money NOW.”
“Finally, something fresh that doesn’t involve kangaroo testicles.”
📺 A New Chapter?
This could mark the beginning of a global storytelling pivot for Ant & Dec, who recently hinted at scaling back studio commitments to focus on “projects that feel personal and important.”
Stay tuned for updates on the working title, filming footage, and official broadcast dates as The British Entertainment Journal continues its exclusive coverage of what could become the most anticipated unscripted series of 2026.