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:
Alan Halsall
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has been in the rumour mill for a number of years now and it's understood he was due to appear in 2023, before picking up a nasty ACL injury which resulted in him needing major surgery. It's now being reported that bosses are keen to sign Alan for the 2024 show.
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.
However, after Olivia didn't appear in the 2023 series, could she feature on the 2024 line-up?
Phillip Schofield
After leaving his presenting role on This Morning in 2023, rumours were rife that Phillip Schofield could take part in the 2023 series. As fans will know, Phillip wasn't on the line-up, but with reports suggesting he's about to make a comeback to TV, could I'm A Celeb be the platform he needs to re-launch his career?
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain weather reporter Alex Beresford has recently expressed interest in appearing on I'm A Celeb. He told the Mirror: "Out of all the shows I would love to do, I would love to do the jungle."
Alex recently appeared on BBC One's Celebrity Race Across The World.
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 will 2024 be her year?
Sam Aston
Coronation Street legend Sam Aston hinted he'd love to take part in the show in 2021.
Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, he said: "I've always said no to all of those shows, but then recently for some reason I've been more open to the idea. Jennie McAlpine and Andy Whyment did the jungle and both of them said it's the experience of a lifetime.
"If I was offered it I would be open to the idea and open to the extra pennies!"
The Vivienne
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne recently admitted she would love to appear on I'm A Celeb during a chat with Lorraine.
She said: "Do you know what, I've never thought about it but what an absolutely amazing opportunity that would be."
Phil Taylor
Ever since he admitted he'd 'love' to appear on the show a number of years ago, darts legend Phil Taylor has been heavily rumoured every year. As he's not yet entered the jungle, could 2024 be his year?
Will Mellor
Following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, it seems actor Will Mellor has the reality TV bug, as he's admitted to his friend and former co-star Ralf Little he'd fancy appearing on I'm A Celeb. Could 2024 be his year?
Richard Arnold
Good Morning Britain's entertainment presenter Richard Arnold is usually the one travelling over to Australia to report on the cast, but if rumours are to be believed, he could be taking part this year!
Harry Clark
The Traitors series two winner Harry Clark is reportedly being lined-up for the 2024 series. At the beginning of July, Harry appeared on Lorraine where he confessed he'd love to take part! Will we see him in the jungle?