I’m A Celeb’s Holly Willoughby reveals how her first few days in the jungle are going

She's notoriously afraid of creepy crawlies

Holly Willoughby

by Emma Dodds |
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Holly Willoughby is facing possibly her biggest TV challenge yet. After almost 20 years as a presenter, she's been the face of countless TV shows and advertisement campaigns - but her newest role is really testing her limits.

The mum-of-three has landed in Australia, having signed up to co-host this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! alongside Declan Donnelly, whose normal co-presenter, Ant McPartlin, is taking time out of the spotlight to focus on his addiction recovery.

Away from the comfort of the This Morning sofa, Holly is settling into life in the Australian jungle - despite being famously scared of creepy crawlies.

Now, Holly has recorded a video message detailing how her first few days are going for her friends on This Morning - a role that she'll return to after I'm A Celebrity... is finished in December.

She said, "I’ve arrived safe and sound, I’m settling into my new home. It’s amazing here! It’s so beautiful. For somebody that’s not that brilliant with nature, I’m sort of fitting in OK. I’ve seen a spider. It was only a little one, but it was a real-life spider. I’m lifting up toilet seats wherever I go. I’m checking inside my shoes. Yet to see a snake."

Holly Willoughby
©Holly Willoughby © ITV

She even confirmed that she'd taken part in a Bushtucker trial, explaining, "Well, I haven’t done it, but I’ve watched one. So I’ve seen crocodiles and stuff. Something’s just landed on my arm – eek! There’s things that land on you everywhere. They have flies that bite. Everything bites. Everything wants to eat you.

"We’re just gearing up to get ready. You all know the line-up now, which I think is amazing. If I’m feeling nervous, the celebrities must be even more nervous," before adding that she was missing Phil.

Fans were loving Holly's message, and took to Twitter to wish her good luck for the upcoming series. One wrote, 'Loved Holly's jungle vid on #thismorning,' as another added, 'I'm super excited!!! Good luck @hollywills and @antanddec' and one other commented, 'Good luck Holly, can't wait to watch you!'

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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! launches on Sunday 18th November on ITV at 9pm.

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I'm A Celebrity 2018 official line-up (stacked radio)

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The cast of 2018

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Sair Khan

Coronation Street actress Sair Khan.

Anne Hegerty3 of 11
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Anne Hegerty

The Chase star Anne Hegerty.

Nick Knowles4 of 11
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Nick Knowles

TV presenter Nick Knowles.

Fleur East5 of 11
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Fleur East

X Factor 2014 singer Fleur East.

James McVey6 of 11
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James McVey

The Vamps star James McVey.

John Barrowman7 of 11
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John Barrowman

Actor John Barrowman.

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Malique Thompson-Dwyer

Hollyoaks actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer.

Harry Redknapp9 of 11
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Harry Redknapp

Football manager Harry Redknapp.

Emily Atack10 of 11
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Emily Atack

Actress Emily Atack.

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Rita Simons

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