I’m A Celeb start date confirmed πŸ™ŒπŸ½

And it's VERY soon

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly

by Emma Dodds |
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The team behind I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! may have gone through some trying times recently just like the rest of us, but show bosses are determined to make it happen this year come hell or high water!

Thankfully, their hard work has paid off, and we will be seeing celebrity campmates take up residence in Gwrych Castle in North Wales - with the celebrity line-up being rumoured pretty heavily last week.

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Show bosses have now revealed just exactly when we will be served this feast for the eyes - and there's not long to wait, as I'm A Celeb! 2020 will be airing on Sunday 15th November at 9pm!

Confirming the news to the Mirror, we now know that there's less than two weeks to wait until we see famous faces take on the deadly Bushtucker Trials - something Ant and Dec have FINALLY done themselves after 19 years of hosting the show.

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Scroll through to see which celebs are rumoured for I'm A Celeb! 2020:

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I'm A Celebrity 2021 rumoured line up RADIO STACKED

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Jade Thirlwall

Following her appearance on Celebrity Bake Off, Little Mix singer Jade hinted she would 'try everything once' when questioned about I'm A Celeb.

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Matt Baker

Matt was a real favourite to enter the show last year, admitting to Hello! Magazine, "I am reluctant to say no to anything without having a good think about it."

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Vicky McClure

Line of Duty favourite Vicky McClure was high on the list of bosses to sign up for the 2021 series, according to reports!

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Jake Wood

Former EastEnders actor Jake Wood has been rumoured for the show for a number of years now, but according to reports he' was in 'advanced talks' for the 2021 series. It looks like they fell through!

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Sam Aston

Coronation Street legend Sam Aston (AKA Chesney) hinted he'd love to take part in the show. Speaking to OK! Magazine, he said: "I've always said no to all of those shows, but then recently for some reason I've been more open to the idea. Jennie [McAlpine] and Andy [Whyment] did the jungle and both of them said it's the experience of a lifetime."If I was offered it I would be open to the idea and open to the extra pennies!"

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Tommy Fury

Love Island favourite Tommy Fury was at 3/1, according to the latest odds from bookmaker Betfair to join the 2021 I'm A Celeb line-up. However, he later lined-up a fight with YouTuber Jake Paul for December.

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Jack Whitehall

Although Jack hasn't commented about I'm A Celeb himself, a fan did set up a petition called: 'I would like to get the well-known comedian Jack Whitehall onto the next series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! on ITV'.

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Olivia Attwood

Another former Love Island star rumoured for the 2021 series was Olivia Attwood. She told the Radio Times: "I'd love to do the jungle. I'd give Dancing on Ice a go, although it does scare me."I'm a bit of a baby, so I don't like getting hurt. I feel like the minute I fall over once, I'd be done. I know it sounds dramatic, but I'm just a bit like that."For me, the jungle is less scary. So I'd love to do the jungle."

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John Barnes

Former England footballer John Barnes recently sparked rumours that he could enter the jungle at some point. Speaking to the Radio Times he said: "I've done a few shows – I've been on Family Fortunes and The Brightest Family. I did Strictly Come Dancing 10 years ago, but Dancing on Ice with my age and the injuries I've had, I don't think so. The Jungle would be good!"

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Jamie Laing

Jamie is no stranger to reality TV! As well as appearing on Made In Chelsea, he took part in the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing and this year he was heavily rumoured for the 2021 series of I'm A Celebrity.

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Lucy Fallon

After quitting her role as Bethany Platt on Coronation Street, rumours were rife that actress Lucy Fallon could be entering the jungle.

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Tom Malone Jr

Ever since he made the decision to quit Gogglebox, Tom Malone Jr has been rumoured for a number of reality TV shows, including both I'm A Celeb and Strictly. When asked by a fan about the possibility of I'm A Celeb, he said: "Yeah sure, I think. I actually think that would be sick, and probably would be very fun."

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Jenny Ryan

When ITV announced last year that the show would take place in Wales, The Chase star Jenny wrote on Twitter, 'My main reservations about doing #ImACeleb have always been 1. The Spiders 2. The Snakes 3. The Heat, so this could be a big opportunity for ol' Jenny.' (sic)Of course, Jenny didn't appear last year, but has she put herself forward for future series?

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The Vivienne

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne recently admitted she would love to appear on I'm A Celeb during a chat with Lorraine. She said: "Do you know what, I've never thought about it but what an absolutely amazing opportunity that would be."

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Although Wales is currently in lockdown until 9th November, the team have been able to continue prepping the site after work was allowed to continue.

A spokesperson for Gwrych Castle said, "Following the announcement from the First Minister, the overriding message is that filming can continue in Wales, providing related activity cannot be undertaken from home, and there is full compliance with Welsh law. We cannot wait to see I’m A Celebrity on our screens."

ITV added, "I'm A Celebrity continues to adhere to all relevant guidelines as well as our own strict Covid protocols."

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