Castle rep responds to claims the I'm A Celeb castle has central heating

"That castle's got central heating!"

Author: Alex RossPublished 25th Nov 2020
Last updated 25th Nov 2020

When ITV bosses announced the 2020 series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here would be taking place at Gwrych Castle this year, instead of the usual jungle in Australia, many viewers were worried about the celebs living in the cold Welsh weather.

However, after witnessing a number of this year's celebs walking around the castle in t-shirts, and seeing Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Pritchard sleeping topless, many fans of the show have questioned whether or not central heating has been installed into the historic castle.

One wrote on Twitter, 'AJ sleeping naked... Everyone in tshirts.. That castle's got central heating! #ImACeleb #imacelebrity'. (sic)

Another added, 'Has the castle got central heating, no1 complained day or night about how cold it is. Unless theres a heatwave we don't know about. #ImaCeleb'. (sic)

A Welsh native then wrote, 'I live in Wales, tucked up in bed with the heating on still freezing cold.. why are they all in tshirts, waking up with nothing on and haven’t moaned once about it being cold? #ImACeleb.' (sic)

Does the I'm A Celeb castle have central heating?

However, after seeing the speculation online, the official Twitter account for Gwrych Castle responded to the claims, confirming the castle certainly DOES NOT have central heating.

Well, that is that settled then!

Check out all of this year's I'm A Celeb cast wages:

Sir Mo Farah: £300,000

With all of his amazing success in the sporting world, it's no surprise Sir Mo Farah cost bosses the most to land on the 2020 series.

He is an Olympian after all!

Vernon Kay: £250,000

Bosses have reportedly been trying to get TV host Vernon on the show for a number of years, but this year they managed to entice him with a whopping pay cheque.

Beverley Callard: £150,000

Coronation Street legend Beverley is reportedly the highest paid woman on this year's series, and it's not a bad little (big) figure either!

Shane Richie: Unknown

Despite Shane's I'm A Celeb fee not being made public, the former EastEnders actor confessed he was 'broke' after a tough 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Russell Watson: £100,000

He was a late arrival into this year's series, but tenor Russell is still getting paid VERY well. The opera legend is reportedly picking up £100K for his stint.

Jessica Plummer: £75,000

Bosses reportedly enticed EastEnders actress Jessica into the Welsh castle with a tasty £75,000.

Giovanna Fletcher: Unknown


Ruthie Henshall: £75,000

She was a late arrival alongside Russell Watson, but already she's had her fair share of trials and secret missions! The West End star and Magic at the Musicals host was reportedly paid a lovely £75,000.

AJ Pritchard: £50,000

After quitting his former role as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year, AJ is reportedly taking home £50K for his appearance in the castle.

Jordan North: Unknown


Hollie Arnold MBE: £50,000

She's used to winning Gold medals not Gold stars, but a fee of £50,000 reportedly got Hollie Arnold MBE into the castle! And after showing off her amazing singing voice, maybe she will leave with a record deal on the table too!

Victoria Derbyshire: Unknown


In other I'm A Celeb news, as tensions start to rise within camp, EastEnders duo Jessica Plummer and Shane Ritchie will take part in the latest trial 'Sickening Stalls' on tonight's show.

After Shane won 12/12 stars during last night's show, he will be hoping to repeat his success with Jessica.

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