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I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! bosses have been forced to make yet another tough decision as the touching family reunion segment has been axed from this year’s series.

In previous years, close friends or relatives have entered the campsite in the final 48 hours to give the remaining celebs a much-needed morale boost but coronavirus restrictions mean that for 2020 the regular heart-warming feature won’t be feasible.

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2018 winner Harry Redknapp's wife Sandra joined him in camp ©ITV

And despite spending weeks in a wet and windy castle in not-so-sunny North Wales, contestants won’t be met with a loving hug from their nearest and dearest when they exit the campsite this year.

“ITV were desperate to include the segment as it is always really sweet and heart-warming,” said a telly insider.

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“It’s also a nice lift for the celebs who are fed up after three weeks of rations and being away from family.

“But this year they’ve realised with Covid rules and restrictions, it’s just too much of a logistical headache, so have had to knock it on the head.”

While Russel Watson and Jess Plummer were the second to face a double eviction on last night’s episode, bookies favourite Jordan North is predicted to rake in a MILLION pounds next year.

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“Nobody knew who Jordan was, but he’s undoubtedly made the biggest impact. Being sick in the first episode – that’s what the public want; somebody they can repeatedly vote for to do all the scary tasks because they know they’re going to see him freaking out!” pop culture expert Nick Ede told Closer this week.

“Not only is he TV gold in that way, but also because he has such an endearing quality – everyone wants to protect him. The campmates enjoy his company and he’s always up for doing stuff. People love somebody who can triumph over adversity and he’s definitely that character.”

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