AJ Pritchard will take part in I'm A Celeb as he tests NEGATIVE for Covid-19
Good news for AJ!
Last updated 11th Nov 2020
With filming for the 2020 I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here launch show due to begin on Friday, excitement ahead of the 20th series is certainly building, especially after hosts Ant and Dec shared a snap of themselves at Gwrych Castle, Abergele in North Wales.
Although 10 famous faces, including Sir Mo Farah, Beverley Callard and Shane Richie, were announced last weekend, former Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard was in doubt for the show after he reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.
However, after the brother of Love Island's Curtis Pritchard self-isolated ahead of the launch, it's now been confirmed he will take part, after taking another test which resulted in a negative result.
A spokesperson for AJ told the Mail Online, “It is a huge relief, luckily AJ hasn't suffered at all with the virus – and was able to recover quickly.
“Thankfully his test result has come back negative so he has been given the all clear to go ahead with the show. He is so excited to take part, a positive test result at this last stage would have been devastating.”
Check out all of the confirmed celebs for this year's I'm A Celeb:
Sir Mo Farah
Best known for: Olympic Gold Medallist and most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic Games history.
Giovanna Fletcher
Best known for: Author, presenter, blogger and wife of McFly star Tom Fletcher.
Vernon Kay
Best known for: TV presenter.
Beverley Callard
Best known for: Playing the role of Liz McDonald in Coronation Street.
AJ Pritchard
Best known for: Former professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.
Victoria Derbyshire
Best known for: Award-winning English journalist and broadcaster.
Shane Richie
Best known for: Actor, comedian and TV presenter.
Jordan North
Best known for: Presenter.
Jessica Plummer
Best known for: Member of girl band Neon Jungle and actress in EastEnders, playing the role of Chantelle Atkins.
Hollie Arnold MBE
Best known for: British parasport athlete competing in category F46 javelin.
Meanwhile, despite most of the celebs who enter the jungle (and now the castle) being scared of doing the famous Bushtucker trials, it sounds like AJ is very excited to take them on.
Writing on Instagram following Sunday night's announcement, AJ urged his fans to vote for him, admitting he would like 'do as many trials as possible'.
He said, 'I’m absolutely ecstatic to be taking part in @imacelebrity 🤩.. this has always been a childhood dream of mine to take part in, as I have watched every series. I can’t wait for everyone to get to know me more. I want to do as many trials as possible in the castle 🏰 to make you all laugh with/ at me, during this tough time of lockdown 2.0. #enjoy Lots of Love, see you at 9pm every night @itv .. Stay Safe, wish me luck AJ.' (sic)
I'm A Celebrity returns to our TV screens on Sunday 15th November.
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