EXCLUSIVE: I’m A Celebrity all-stars spin-off is set to air next year with yet to be confirmed former contestants competing in South Africa… but who’s in line for a return?
- The new stand alone show will run in addition to the usual annual ITV programme, which is set to return to the Australian jungle in November after two years in Wales
- Channel bosses have signed up Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 46, to host the show and legendary contestants from the past will compete, taking part in trials while living in camp in South Africa
- A source told MailOnline: ‘The team behind I’m A Celebrity are making a brand new spin off of the hit series featuring the most loved, favorite campmates from previous years’
A brand new all stars version of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is set to be filmed in South Africa.
The new stand alone show will run in addition to the usual annual ITV program – which is set to return to the Australian jungle this year after two years in Wales – and is likely to air next year.
Channel bosses have signed up Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 46, to host the show and legendary contestants from the past will compete, taking part in trials while living in camp.
Extra jungle fun: A brand new all stars version of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is set to be filmed in South Africa, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 46, hosting
A source told MailOnline: ‘The team behind I’m A Celebrity are making a brand new spin off of the hit series featuring the most loved, favorite campmates from previous years.
‘The campmates will be doing trials and living in the camp environment, but with fresh and exciting new twists, and they will have a hand in their own destiny through a series of internal votes and challenges.
‘The new edition is likely to air in 2023 but before that viewers will get to enjoy the show’s much anticipated return to Australia in November.’
Let her reign! A total of 14 million viewers saw Atomic Kitten star Kerry McFadden, now Katona, be crowned series champion in 2004, making her the show’s first Queen of the Jungle
Blossoming: I’m A Celebrity’s third installation is thought by many to be the one that took it from popular reality show to ITV juggernaut, as it saw the birth of Peter Andre and Katie Price’s romance and later marriage (pictured 2004)
The final of the most recent I’m A Celeb was watched by a TV peak audience of 7.1million viewers, with a massive 60% share of 16-34 year old viewing.
Bosses will be hoping to capitalize on the show’s continuing success for the upcoming new series.
I’m A Celebrity has seen over 200 stars face hardship while living in the Australian jungle, taking on various trials and challenges to win food since its launch in 2002.
Sizzling: Series six saw the birth of an I’m A Celebrity staple – the bikini shower scene – as Myleene made headlines with her incredible white two-piece as she cleaned herself under the jungle shower (pictured 2006)
What happened? I’m A Celebrity 2010 is remembered for one thing and one thing only: the moment Gillian McKeith fainted on live television
Riding high: Series seven saw late entry Christopher Biggins become a standout star, leading to him being crowned King of the Jungle in 2007
When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the show was filmed at Gwrych Castle in North Wales in 2020 and 2021 as the cast and crew were unable to travel abroad.
Standout moments from the past include Gillian McKeith fainting on live television in 2010, and Katie Price and Peter Andre’s romance in 2004.
Winners include the likes of radio DJ Tony Blackburn, cricketer Phil Tufnell, former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona and one-time X Factor contestant Stacey Solomon among others.
Last year saw former Emmerdale actor Danny Miller win the show while Coronation Street star Simon Gregson finished in second place and Loose Woman Frankie Bridge came third.
Champ: Last year saw former Emmerdale actor Danny Miller win the show while Coronation Street star Simon Gregson finished in second place and Loose Woman Frankie Bridge came third
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