I’m A Celeb ‘makes U-turn’ in huge twist to this year’s series

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by Nathan Katnoria |
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There’s going to be some major changes on this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! as the show – hosted by Ant and Dec – takes place in the UK for the first time. Instead of setting up camp in the Australian jungle like they usually do, this year’s celebs will live in a “remote, rural castle” which is believed to be Gwrych Castle in North Wales.

That’s not it either, as there have been rumours that bosses may have to scrap the show’s iconic Bushtucker trials, which often feature creatures and creepy crawlies, due to British animal welfare laws.

It was even claimed that family visits would be banned, meaning the celebs’ loved ones wouldn’t be able to greet them at the end of the bridge, as extra rules were put in place due to the global pandemic.

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According to new reports though, bosses have made a “made a U-turn” on banning family members now that the show is taking place in the UK.

Bosses have reportedly spent £100,000 on travel and accommodation for the celebs’ nearest and dearest in previous series, although it’s thought it will be far easier (and cheaper) to get them over to Wales.

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Swipe through to see all the romances that have blossomed on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

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2004: Katie Price and Peter Andre

Whenever you think of I'm A Celebrity romances, Peter Andre and Katie Price's love affair is the one you think of. Although she had a boyfriend when she went into the jungle in the form of Scott Sullivan, their attraction was just too strong, and they married a year after leaving the jungle.

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Katie Price and Peter Andre: Divorced

Unfortunately, they split in 2009 after having two children together, Junior and Princess, but Katie maintains that Peter is the "love of her life." Peter is now married to doctor Emily MacDonagh and Katie has just separated from third husband Kieran Hayler.

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2007: Marc Bannerman and Cerys Matthews

Marc Bannerman, best known for playing Gianni di Marco on EastEnders, found love with rock star and broadcaster Cerys Matthews, most well known for being a founding member of Welsh band Catatonia.

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Marc Bannerman and Cerys Matthews: Split

The couple dated for four months after the show, but it was a rocky relationship as they split up before reuniting, and finally splitting up for good at the end of 2008.

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2011: Mark Wright and Emily Scott

TOWIE star Mark Wright was best known for his on-off relationship with co-star Lauren Goodger, but he hit it off with model Emily Scott who had previously been linked to David Walliams and Ritchie Neville from 5ive.

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Mark Wright

There's been barely any trace of Emily in the UK since her stint in the jungle, but Mark has done incredibly well for himself - having married Michelle Keegan in 2015 and landed a reporting job in the US.

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2012: Dec Donnelly and Ashley Roberts

Co-host Declan Donnelly was at the centre of a potential romance on the show in 2012 after viewers noticed his chemistry with Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, who went on to work with him and Ant McPartlin Saturday Night Takeaway.

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Dec Donnelly and Ashley Roberts

However, nothing official happened between the pair, and Dec went on to marry his manager, Ali Astall, and the couple welcomed daughter Isla in 2018.

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2013: Joey Essex and Amy Willerton

TOWIE's Joey Essex and model Amy Willerton set tongues wagging during their stint in the jungle after giving each other massages, with campmate Rebecca Adlington commenting on the situation, "I can't take the sexual tension anymore."

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Joey Essex and Amy Willerton

Although Joey and Amy dated very briefly after the show, it wasn't to be - Joey has recently been linked to Love Island 2018's Ellie Brown, and Amy was thought to be dating One Direction's Niall Horan before becoming 'engaged' to entrepreneur Daniel Day.

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2015: Ferne McCann and George Shelley

Every single viewer of I'm A Celebrity in 2015 noticed the chemistry between TOWIE star Ferne McCann and Union J singer George Shelley, with the pair's outrageous flirting a memorable part of that series.

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Ferne McCann and George Shelley: Split

The pair confirmed that they'd been on a few dates following their jungle stint - but after George came out as bisexual in 2016, Ferne confirmed that they were close friends, adding that she was "so proud" of him.

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2015: Spencer Matthews and Vicky Pattison

Ferne and George's wasn't the only romance from the 2015 series - Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison also got it on with Made In Chelsea's resident lothario, Spencer Matthews, despite the fact that he was only in the jungle for three days.

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Spencer Matthews and Vicky Pattison

They dated for several months after the show, attending various events and red carpets together - but Spencer is now happily married to model Vogue Williams, with the pair welcoming son Theodore in 2018.

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2017: Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo and Jack Maynard

Spencer's fellow Made In Chelsea pal Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo was crowned Queen of the Jungle in 2017, striking up a friendship with Connor Maynard's YouTuber brother, Jack Maynard. Although Jack was removed from the show after a matter of days, it turns out that the pair stayed in touch...

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Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo and Jack Maynard

Although they've never confirmed it, Toff and Jack spend an awful lot of time together and post very leading photos on both their Instagram profiles which suggest that they're in a relationship. Hmm...

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2017: Georgia Toffolo and Stanley Johnson

And last but not least - we couldn't have a gallery of I'm A Celeb relationships without including Toff and Stanley's wonderful friendship!

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Georgia Toffolo and Stanley Johnson

Of course, we know they were never involved romantically - Toff is potentially dating Jack and Stanley has been happily married to his wife Jennifer Kidd since 1981. But look at 'em! N'aww.

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“With the show moving to Wales, the ban no longer made sense,” a TV insider told The Sun.

“Not only is it cheaper to get friends and family there, but they won’t have to quarantine or comply with Australia’s strict coronavirus restrictions.”

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While this year’s celebrity line-up is yet to be confirmed, lots of famous faces have been rumoured to take part including Jessie J, Vernon Kay and Tiger King’s Carole Baskin.

The latest name speculated to be in line for a spot on the show is Martin Kemp, who is reportedly in talks with bosses a year after his son Roman finished in third place in the 2019 final behind eventual winner Jacqueline Jossa and runner-up Andrew Whyment.

“Martin would be a key signing for I’m A Celeb this year but there’s a massive price attached to his name,” a source told The Sun.

“ITV approached his management company and they’re talking figures.

“Roman was a hit with viewers during the last series so getting Martin would be a coup.”

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