Ant McPartlin 'has been involved all along' in this year's I'm A Celebrity
You just didn't know it!
Last updated 30th Nov 2018
Fans of Geordie duo Ant and Dec were left devastated earlier this year when Ant McPartlin announced he's taking a break from the public eye, and therefore not presenting this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here alongside Dec Donnelly.
Although viewers of the popular show are LOVING Holly Willoughby, with bookies even tipping her to win a National Television Award, a number of fans are missing the usual Ant and Dec partnership.
HOWEVER, according to a tweet by ITV weather presenter Emma Jesson, Ant HAS been involved in the 2018 series, scripting the live links between Dec and Holly. She wrote on Twitter, 'I am informed that Ant was consulted for scripted Holly & Dec links for @imacelebrity series 2018 #imacelebrity #ImACeleb @Ant_McPartlin @antanddec ... top move production team if this is the case, can see his hallmarks there 👍👏👍🎉😀👏'. sic
Despite Emma's claims, nothing about Ant working behind-the-scenes on the 2018 has been confirmed by ITV.
Following his split from his wife Lisa Armstrong and his drink-driving charge earlier this year, it was back in August that Ant confirmed he'd not be presenting this year's show.
A statement released on his behalf read, "Ant McPartlin today announces he will continue to take a break from all television presenting roles until 2019. Ant will not present ‘I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!’ in November this year."
Fans of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway then found out that there will be no series in 2019, to allow Ant further time to focus on his health. The statement continued, "In addition Ant and Dec have made the joint decision not to present a new series of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway in Spring 2019."
Ant said in the statement, "My recovery is going very well and for that to continue having spoken to Dec and ITV, I have made the decision to take the rest of the year off. I’d like to thank both Dec and TV for their continued support and I look forward to getting back to work in the new year.”
Meanwhile, in other I'm A Celebrity news, as well as fans noticing the MASSIVE weight-loss of this year's camp mates, viewers were also left devastated last night when Dec announced the series is already at the half-way point!
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Check out all of this year's I'm A Celebrity wages:
Sair Khan
It's been reported that Coronation Street actress Sair Khan may have secured a £40,000 payment for her stay in the jungle.
Anne Hegerty
The Chase star Anne Hegerty could take home between £60,000 to £80,000.
Nick Knowles
It's thought TV presenter Nick Knowles has landed a big deal of around £200,000.
Fleur East
Negotiations appear to have gone on for a while, but it's thought that Fleur East has been offered between £50,000 and £70,000.
James McVey
The Vamps star James McVey is thought to have secured a pay cheque of £40,000.
John Barrowman
It's been reported that I'm A Celeb bosses wanted John on the show for years, so they paid between £120,000 to £200,000 to get him on board.
Malique Thompson-Dwyer
20-year-old Hollyoaks actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer might have only been paid about £15,000.
Harry Redknapp
It was recently revealed that football manager Harry Redknapp is being paid £500,000 for his stint in the jungle.
Emily Atack
Emily's fee might be as low as £15,000 but it's been reported that she will have been paid £40,000.
Rita Simons
EastEnders star Rita could be paid between £80,000 and £100,000 for her three weeks in the jungle.
Noel Edmonds
It was recently revealed that Noel Edmonds may be heading into the jungle this year and it's claimed he will be the highest paid contestant at £600,000!