First look images of the 2022 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here camp have been revealed ahead of the new series which kicks off in November.
The ITV reality show is returning to the Australian jungle for the first time in three years after it was held in Gwrych Castle in North Wales due to travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
And aerial images show that the setting is bigger and better than before, with wild west themed challenges being built and the return of the iconic interview hut.
It’s back: First look images of the 2022 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here camp have been revealed ahead of the new series which kicks off in November
Double trouble: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will soon be jetting to Australia to front the show when it returns
The photos demonstrate how the hastily built wild west themed structures on the site are surrounded by large trees and endless greenery.
Ropes could be seen attached to several trees above a swimming pool filled with dirty water – a challenge that will be sure to get the celebrities adrenaline pumping.
The famous red hut, where celebrities take part in exit interviews and do the iconic walk out, stood out among the greenery.
Drone shots of the set show several production cabins and trailers visible on the outback set as ITV staff take advantage of the large space.
Exciting: The ITV reality show is returning to the Australian jungle for the first time in three years after it was held in Gwrych Castle in North Wales due to travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Outback: Aerial images show that the setting is bigger and better than before, with wild west themed challenges being built
ITV confirmed that I’m A Celebrity will finally return to its usual home in the Australian jungle this Autumn for the latest instalment of the long-running show.
Ant and Dec are set to welcome 12 new famous faces into the Australian camp in November.
In a statement, ITV said: ‘Autumn also brings I’m A Celebrity which makes a welcome return to ITV from the Australian jungle.’
The 2021 series saw Danny Miller crowned as King of the Castle, while Giovanna Fletcher was the first person to win the Welsh version of the show the year before.
Bold: The famous red hut, where celebrities take part in exit interviews and do the iconic walk out, stood out among the greenery
Poorly built: The photos demonstrate how the hastily built wild west themed structures on the site are surrounded by large trees and endless greenery
Dangerous: Ropes could be seen attached to several trees above a swimming pool filled with dirty water – a challenge that will be sure to get the celebrities adrenaline pumping
Ant and Dec will return as hosts when I’m A Celebrity returns to screens later this year, guiding a new group of celebrities through Bushtucker Trials and other daring challenges.
It comes after it was reported that an I’m A Celebrity spin-off version of the popular ITV show is set to be filmed in South Africa, running as a stand alone show in addition to the usual annual event.
Myleene Klass and Paul Burrell are among the stars who are said to have been lined up to appear on the upcoming all-stars version of the show.
And TV bosses are said to be delighted to be coming to deals with a number of stars, with an insider telling the Mirror: ‘There are plenty who weren’t too scarred by the whole experience to give it another go with a bunch of different campmates.’
Iconic location: ITV confirmed that I’m A Celebrity will finally return to its usual home in the Australian jungle this Autumn for the latest instalment of the long-running show
Highly-anticipated: The show is rumoured to hit screens on November 13
Channel bosses have signed up Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 46, to host the show.
It is likely to air next summer, and legendary contestants from the past will compete, taking part in trials while living in camp.
A source told MailOnline at the time: ‘The team behind I’m A Celebrity are making a brand new spin off of the hit series featuring the most loved, favourite campmates from previous years.
New series: Ant and Dec will return as hosts when I’m A Celebrity returns to screens later this year, guiding a new group of celebrities through Bushtucker Trials and other daring challenges
The more the better: It comes after it was reported that an I’m A Celebrity spin-off version of the popular ITV show is set to be filmed in South Africa, running as a stand alone show in addition to the usual annual event
‘The campmates will be doing trials and living in the camp environment, but with fresh and exciting new twists, and they will have a hand in their own destiny through a series of internal votes and challenges.
The spin-off won’t have any sort of public vote as in other series.
A source told MailOnline: ‘The show is still very much based in the world of I’m A Celebrity – the camp mates will be doing trials and living in the camp environment, but with fresh and exciting new twists on the format.
‘The camp mates will have a hand in their own destiny through a series of internal votes and challenges.’
It’s thought the new spin-off will be a slightly shorter format of two weeks instead of the usual three.
Comeback: Carol Vorderman (left) and Helen Flanagan have reportedly been lined up to appear on the upcoming I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! spin-off
Carol Vorderman has reportedly been lined up to appear on the upcoming spin-off after she entertained viewers with her flirty banter and jungle showers during the 2016 series.
The former Countdown host came eighth, lasting 18 days in the Australian jungle alongside winner Scarlett Moffatt.
A source told The Sun: ‘Carol was always top of producers wish list: in some ways she was the perfect campmate.
‘She was funny, outspoken and intelligent and let’s just say she gave the younger girls a run for their money in the jungle shower.
The insider continued: ‘Her flirtations with Joel were one of the big talking points of the series so signing up Carol for All-Stars looks like a no brainer.’
Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has also been tipped to be joining the line-up.
According to The Sun, the 32-year-old actress is set to make her return to the hit series, exactly 10 years after her first stint on the show.
A source told the publication: ‘It has taken months of negotiations because it is a big decision to spend so long away from her young children but she has finally come around to the idea.’
Other celebrities lined up for the All-Stars series include radio presenter Myleene Klass, Gillian McKeith – who famously fainted on the show in 2010, prompting her fellow campmates to question whether the incident was genuine or if she’d put it on for the cameras – and Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder.
One star who won’t be returning to the jungle, however, is Christopher Biggins who has no plans to return to the jungle, admitting he isn’t ready to risk giving up his crown.
Fame game: Other stars said to be in the running include former You Are What You Eat star Gillian McKeith, 62 (right), and Happy Mondays band member Shaun Ryder, 59 (left) (both pictured in 2010 on the show)
The actor, 73, shared that after winning the show during his first stint, anything else would ‘only be disappointment’.
Sharing that he turned down the opportunity to appear in the all-star spin-off show, Christopher told The Mirror: ‘I wouldn’t want to risk losing my King of the Jungle title, I’ve done it and I loved it so it can only be disappointment.’
Adding to the dismissal of any potential appearances on the South African filmed show, he continued: ‘Winning because you were voted by the public was so special, you can’t top that, referencing the axe of the public vote for the spin-off.
While Christopher may not be headed for a return, television bosses are said to be delighted to be coming to deals with a number of stars, with an insider telling the Mirror: ‘There are plenty who weren’t too scarred by the whole experience to give it another go with a bunch of different campmates.’
Get me in there! The show’s most memorable celebrities who could make a jungle return
Series one winner Tony Blackburn
First man: Series One in 2002 saw Radio 1 DJ crowned winner after two weeks in the camp, in a series that is viewed tame by today’s standards
DJ Tony rose above the petty rows of the debut series, and after winning the hearts of viewers with his love of logs, 11 million saw him be crowned the first King of the Jungle.
Series two quitter Danniella Westbrook
Struggling: Series two star Danniella Westbrook quit the show nine days in
EastEnders actress Danniella quit the show nine days in after begging viewers to vote her out, admitting she’d rather be in Holloway Prison then spend another day in the camp.
Series three love birds Katie Price and Peter Andre
Blossoming: I’m A Celebrity’s third instalment saw the birth of Peter Andre and Katie Price’s romance and later marriage
I’m A Celebrity’s third instalment is thought by many to be the one that took it from popular reality show to ITV juggernaut, as it saw the birth of the one of the most iconic marriages in celebrity history.
Singer Peter Andre and glamour model Katie Price (known then as Jordan) fell in love in front of viewers’ eyes despite being from polar opposite worlds, and went onto marry a year after leaving the show, before divorcing in 2009.
Series three winner Kerry Katona
Let her reign! A record-breaking 14 million viewers saw Kerry Katona, be crowned series three champion
The third series saw a record-breaking 14 million viewers watch Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona be crowned series champion, making her the show’s first Queen of the Jungle.
Series six bikini babe Myleene Klass
‘Best $40 I ever spent!’: Myleene Klass was the breakout star of the 2006 series thanks to her white bikini and shower scenes
2006 saw the birth of an I’m A Celebrity staple – the bikini shower scene – as singer Myleene Klass made headlines with her incredible white two-piece as she cleaned herself under the jungle shower.
Series nine fainter Gillian McKeith
What happened? I’m A Celebrity 2010 is remembered for one thing and one thing only: the moment Gillian McKeith fainted on live television
Viewers delighted in watching Gillian McKeith scream with terror as she face trial after trial after trial, bringing back barely any food which led to rising tensions in the camp.
But it was clear the stars were thrilled when Gillian was forced to pull out of the trial for ‘fainting,’ with Linford Christie taking her place and earning close to a full house.
It’s been disputed down the years whether Gillian’s faint was real, with Britt Ekland declaring: ‘She’s maybe as good of an actress as I am.’
Gillian proved to be one of the series’ standout stars as she was exposed for smuggling condiments into camp using specially-made underwear.
Series 12 screamer Helen Flanagan
What is she doing? In series 12 Helen Flanagan reportedly annoyed producers and even hosts Ant and Dec by quitting numerous challenges without even giving them a try
Soap star Helen reportedly annoyed producers and even hosts Ant and Dec by quitting numerous challenges without even giving them a try, causing tension in the camp as the celebrities went without food for nearly 10 days.
But it seemed miracles could happen in the jungle, as Helen magically overcame her fears during her sixth trial Deadly Delivery which saw her bring back 12 stars for the camp.
Series 14 diva Gemma Collins
I quit! TOWIE favourite Gemma Collins quit series 14 after just two days in camp
Despite admitting she ‘could be like Bear Grylls’ once she got into the jungle, TOWIE star Gemma struggled to make it that far, as she broke down in tears mere seconds after stepping into the helicopter.
After eventually arriving in the jungle, Gemma failed to settle in the camp life, admitting she was convinced she had malaria, and quit after just two days.
Series 15 aristocrat Lady Colin Campbell
Clashes: Lady C didn’t hold back when it came to her time in the jungle, clashing with her campmates
Thanks to the inclusion of Lady C, 2015’s I’m A Celebrity was the show’s most tumultuous yet, as she repeatedly argued with stars Tony Hadley and Duncan Bannatyne before dramatically quitting the show.
She didn’t hold back in sharing her views on the stars, and even refused to take part in trials simply out of spite.
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