I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec appeared on The One Show ahead of the South Africa spin-off launch
I’m A Celebrity presenter Ant McPartlin was swift to issue an apology after appearing to let slip a “spoiler” before the South Africa special edition.
The all-stars instalment of the popular ITV reality show is just days away from returning, as previous campmates venture into the South African bush to compete for the title of Legend of the Jungle.
The latest series was shot late last year and promises drama, eye-watering trials, and naturally, an abundance of creepy crawlies.
In the run-up to the programme, which launches on Monday (April 6) evening, I’m A Celeb presenters Ant and Dec made an appearance on BBC’s The One Show to offer audiences a sneak peek at what’s in store this series.
Yet within moments of their chat beginning, Ant felt compelled to apologise, questioning: “am I saying too much?”, reports the Express.
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The presenting pair will see numerous well-known personalities return to the camp, from Emmerdale’s Adam Thomas to former Towie favourite Gemma Collins.
Discussing the celebrity-packed roster with presenters Clara Amfo and Angellica Bell, Dec revealed: “These are all people who have done brilliantly in Australia, they either won it or did really well or they’ve been big characters in there. So the camp, there is nowhere to hide – there are a lot of big characters in the camp, it’s a really tough challenge for them.”
Angelica raised the subject of Gemma’s memorable return, following her brief three-day stint during her first appearance in 2014. She remarked: “Well talking of big characters, let’s bring in the GC. 2014, I remember when she was like ‘nope, that’s it, early exit’ but you think she’s here to redeem herself or she didn’t know what she let herself looking for.”
Dec observed: “Well she 72 hours in Australia. She refused to get in a helicopter -well she got in a helicopter, then she got out of the helicopter, she wouldn’t let the helicopter take off. So, she’s come back for a redemption arc. She’s come back to right some wrongs.”
He went on: “She says she can’t walk down the street without taxi’s stopping her and saying, ‘oh, you didn’t last long in the jungle, you couldn’t hack it’ so she wants to change everybody’s mind. Let’s see if she can do it.”
Angellica was eager to learn more about the camp dynamics, asking: “I heard there is some drama. She loves a bit of drama.” Ant seemed to let slip a teaser as he responded: “This series gives you everything. There is drama, there’s arguments.. Am I saying too much? Fight… Am I saying too much? I’m sorry, ITV. There is everything, it’s on another level. It’s a must watch.”
Looking ahead to the finale, Ant disclosed: “So the final will be live in three weeks time. So at the end of the series, we will go live back here in London, bring everybody back together and the public this time will choose who they think has done the best out of the campmates that are remaining to choose the I’m A Celebrity legend.”
I’m A Celebrity . . . South Africa broadcasts on ITV from 6 April at 9pm and The One Show airs weekdays from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer
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