Bosses CONFIRM new UK location for I'm A Celebrity 2020
It's the first time the show won't be broadcast from Australia
Last updated 25th Nov 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic bringing to a halt virtually every single UK TV production, it was looking unlikely that I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! was going to be returning for it's annual series this year.
Yet, last month, ITV bosses made the shock decision to bring the show to the UK and revealed it was set to be filmed in the rural countryside, rather than sunny Australia. And now they've revealed the location will be Gwrych Castle, Abergele in North Wales!
Announcing the news today (27th August), Richard Cowles, Director of Entertainment at ITV Studios, said, "The Australian jungle is such an integral part of the show it was a big challenge to find a UK location where we could continue to deliver what viewers love about I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!
"But Gwrych will definitely do that; the Castle sits in an amazing and atmospheric setting on a hillside overlooking the Irish Sea. While there will be plenty of changes required as we move from New South Wales in Australia to North Wales in the UK, we are really excited to see how we can adapt the format."
Ecstatic over the chosen location, Dr Mark Baker, Chair of the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust, added, "Gwrych Castle is a beautiful grade I listed 19th county house and is a must-see destination for tourists. I'm A Celebrity being here will really help support Gwrych Castle and its ongoing restoration."
Does the I'm A Celeb castle have central heating?
After the show started many viewers were shocked to see the camp mates walking around in t-shirts, with AJ Pritchard even sleeping in only his boxer shorts!
Due to this, and the weather in Wales being freezing at the time, many viewers wondered if the castle has been installed with central heating.
However. a rep for Gwrych Castle was quick to respond, revealing the castle does NOT have heating.
Gwrych Castle is nestled in a tree lined hillside, which spreads across 250 acres of gardens and grounds.
Ant and Dec will return to host the show this autumn from the new location, putting the celebrities through their paces, where they will have to undertake gruesome trials and fun-filled challenges to win food and treats.
But who will be crowned King or Queen of the Castle?
Scroll through to see which celebrities are rumoured to appear on I'm A Celeb 2020:
Su-Elise Nash
Mis-Teeq singer Su-Elise Nash is reportedly set to follow in the footsteps of her band mate Sabrina Washington, who appeared in 2009. A source said: "Su was incredibly supportive of ÂSabrina's jungle experience and now she could get her own shot. There have been early talks for her to be considered. The reunion has reminded everyone just how much love there still is for Mis-Teeq."
Jeremy Clarkson
Thanks to the success of Clarkson's Farm, rumours were rife that Jeremy Clarkson is in demand with reality TV shows, with I'm A Celeb reportedly top of the list!
Jools Oliver
When hosts Ant and Dec invited TV chef Jamie Oliver to appear on the show, he quickly declined, saying: "Thanks for the offer boys, I would love to come on I'm A Celeb. "I think it's an amazing show, but honestly, you couldn't give me enough olive oil in the world to make me eat a witchetty grub or a kangaroo's a--e, no way."
However, he did nominate his wife Jools, adding: "But what I can give you is my wife Jools, she would love to be on the show. Go on Jools."
Nick Ferrari
Reports suggested bosses were determined to get TV and Radio host Nick Ferrari on the line-up in 2025, but he didn't appear. Maybe they'll go back with a new offer in 2026.
Olivia Attwood
As fans will know, reality star Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the 2022 series due to medical reasons, leaving her gutted. Olivia later hinted she could return for the 2023 series, admitting she'd had chats with bosses during an appearance on Loose Women.
Although she's in demand right now and very busy with radio and TV jobs, we have to admit we'd love to see Liv back in the jungle at some point!
Danny Dyer
Since Danny Dyer left his iconic role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on EastEnders last year, he's been heavily rumoured for I'm A Celeb.
Of course, his family are no strangers to reality TV, with Danny's daughter Dani winning Love Island back in 2018.
Denise van Outen
The lovely Denise van Outen is no stranger to reality shows, having appeared on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox in recent years. Denise has previously admitted she turned down the offer in 2021, so could she appear in 2026?