Richard Madeley hints that he would RETURN to I’m A Celeb
On one condition
Last updated 30th Nov 2021
Presenter and journalist Richard Madeley’s time in the I’m A Celeb castle was unfortunately cut short after he was rushed to hospital during the middle of the night.
Last week, the Good Morning Britain presenter released a statement revealing that he had been forced to quit this year's show due to breaking his 'Covid bubble'.
However, as Richard reunited with his family back in London, he appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss his experience and tease a potential return to the I’m A Celeb camp.
But there’s a twist, he will only go back if the show is back in Australia.
When asked by Ben Shepherd and Susanna Reid if he’d consider going back on the show after his time was cut short, he replied: “Give me a break! It'd depend on them asking me, and god I've only just come out.”
However, he did warm to the idea, adding: "Never say never, I'd certainly consider it.”
Richard then revealed that he wouldn’t go back to the castle as he’s “done it” and would much rather go somewhere warmer.
He admitted: "If you get chucked in the clink, as we were in the castle, it was freezing. We were actually shivering. Whereas if you're cast into jail in the jungle... at least it's warm."
During the interview, Richard opened up about what caused his hospital dash on Monday’s (29th November) Good Morning Britain, he said: “I think I got dehydrated. It was actually quite disturbing.
“I'd been up for 20 hours, I don't think I got to bed until 4, 4.30 in the morning. I'm quite bad at remembering to drink anyway.
“As I snuggled in for the night, I thought I haven't had a drink, I'll have a big drink in the morning, I woke up babbling, I didn't know where I was, I couldn't string a sentence together.”
He added: “I got a clean bill of health. But that's COVID precautions isn't it? If it wasn't for COVID I'd have been out for 2 hours and I would've been back by half 10 in the morning.
“I wanted to go back but there was no way I could risk going back in. It just wasn't an option, they are so strict about it. If I had the bug and went back to camp and it spread, it would have killed the series.
“We're all sleeping in the same dormitories, if anyone has the bug it's gonna spread.
“ITV has a proper duty of care. If you have someone in that castle talking nonsense, they have to check it out.”
Check out all of the past winners of I'm A Celeb below:
1. Tony Blackburn
Tony Blackburn was the first celebrity to win the show back in 2002.
2. Phil Tufnell
England cricketer Phil Tufnell won the show with his hilarious personality in 2003.
3. Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona was the first woman to win the show in 2004.
4. Joe Pasquale
Joe Pasquale won the show when it returned later in the year of 2004.
5. Carol Thatcher
Journalist Carol Thatcher won the show in 2005 when she beat soap stars Sheree Murphy and Sid Owen.
6. Matt Willis
Busted member Matt Willis was a popular winner in 2006.
7. Christopher Biggins
Lovable Biggins shared the jungle with the likes of Katie Hopkins and Janice Dickinson and went on to win the show in 2007.
8. Joe Swash
Cheeky chap Joe Swash swapped EastEnders for the jungle and won the show in 2008.
9. Gino D'Acampo
The nation fell in love with Gino in 2009.
10. Stacey Solomon
After showing off her bubbly personality on The X Factor, Stacey Solomon entered the jungle and won the show in 2010.
11. Dougie Poynter
McFly guitarist Dougie Poynter was crowned King of the Jungle ahead of TOWIE's Mark Wright in 2011.
12. Charlie Brooks
EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks couldn't believe it when Ant and Dec announced her as the winner in 2012.
13. Kian Egan
After 22 days in the jungle, Westlife star Kian Egan was crowned the King in 2013.
14. Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty
Retired world super bike racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty won over the viewing public in 2014.
15. Vicky Pattison
Vicky Pattison showed a different side to her usual Geordie Shore antics, winning over the public and being crowned Queen of the Jungle.
16. Scarlett Moffatt
Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning the show in 2016.
17. Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo
Made In Chelsea star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo won the show in 2017 after beating Jamie Lomas.
18. Harry Redknapp
Former football manager Harry Redknapp is the current King of the Jungle after beating Emily Atack in 2018.
19. Jacqueline Jossa
Despite the likes of Ian Wright and Caitlyn Jenner signing up for the 2019 series, it was former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa who was crowned Queen of the Jungle, beating Coronation Street's Andy Whyment in the final.
20. Giovanna Fletcher
Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher became the first ever Queen of the Castle in 2020, going up against the likes of Shane Richie, Vernon Kay and Mo Farah!
21. Danny Miller
Emmerdale actor Danny Miller became the first ever KING of the Castle in 2021 after a hectic series. He went up against the likes of David Ginola, Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge!
22. Jill Scott MBE
Former England footballer Jill Scott MBE topped her amazing year off by being crowned the Queen of the Jungle in November 2022. Jill won the show ahead of Owen Warner and Matt Hancock.
23. Sam Thompson
Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson took the crown in 2023, winning the public's hearts and votes ahead of Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.
24. Danny Jones
Following the epic Busted vs McFly tour in 2024, the legendary Danny Jones also found time to be crowned the King of The Jungle! Danny won the 24th series, after receiving more votes than his fellow campmate finalists Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles.
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