I'm A Celebrity to make HUGE change to show schedule for 2021 series
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Last updated 10th Sep 2021
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here hosts Ant and Dec have teased that there is going to be something different about this year's series - revealing that they will be dropping the Saturday highlights show, and: "It'll be a full series."
As the pair accepted the show's award at the National Television Awards yesterday (9th September), they discussed how fans weren't too pleased last year when the Saturday show was replaced with highlights, laughing: "Went from heroes to zeros in 60 seconds!"
Dec explained: "On launch day our socials blew up saying, 'Oh my god, you've saved 2020, I'm a Celeb is back and it's amazing!'
"Then on the Saturday, because of COVID protocols, we took a break for our highlights show. Oh, you should have seen our socials then!"
The presenter then confirmed: "No highlights this year", and: "It'll be a full series."
I'm A Celeb will be returning to Gwrych Castle in Wales this year for a second time, with the series having to relocate from Australia in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Despite some fans thinking that the trials were a bit 'too easy' last year, it was certainly a series to remember, with huge names such as Mo Farah, AJ Pritchard, Vernon Kay, Jordan North and Giovanna Fletcher competing for the crown.
Ant and Dec seemed to have a successful evening at the NTAs on 9th September, making history with their 20th win for Best Presenter. The pair took to their Instagram to thank their fans for their ongoing love and support.
Although no start date has been confirmed for the 2021 series on I'm A Celeb, we expect to see it hit our screens in November.
Check out the rumoured line-up for the I'm A Celeb 2021:
Patsy Palmer
Following her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, bookies had odds of 2/1 for EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer to appear on this year's show. As reality TV fans will know, she's no stranger to TV, having appeared on the likes of The Masked Singer and Dancing On Ice.
Nick Ferrari
Reports suggested bosses were determined to get TV and Radio host Nick Ferrari on this year's line-up!
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."
Ally McCoist
Scottish football legend Ally McCoist was reportedly in 'advanced talks' with bosses to appear on the 2024 series, but he didn't appear! The pundit has turned down the show twice in the past, and it looks like he's done the same again.
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!
Tommy Fury
Bookies were tipping Tommy Fury to sign up for the 2024 series, but after landing a rematch with KSI, Tommy turned down the show. Now he's back with Molly-Mae, many thought he'd feature in the 2025 line-up.
Giovanni Pernice
Following his removal from Strictly Come Dancing, ITV/STV bosses were reportedly keen to sign up Giovanni Pernice for the 2024 series, with Mail Online suggesting they are ready to splash out £100,000 to sign him. However, Giovanni then signed up for the Italian version of Strictly and he didn't appear!
Richard Gadd
After shooting to intense fame in 2024 following the release of Netflix's Baby Reindeer, Scottish actor and comedian Richard Gadd was reportedly being lined-up by bosses.
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!
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain weather reporter Alex Beresford 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, but it looks like she's not going to appear in 2025.
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.
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
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