The much anticipated I’m A Celeb All Stars series is set to hit our TV screens as soon as next year.
And it is reported that former King of the jungle Joe Swash, who also used to host the hit spin-off show for the series, has flown to South Africa to take part.
The ex EastEnders actor won the ITV series in 2008 and later presented the spin-off show for ten years, and his wife Stacey Solomon has teased that he is currently away from home filming for a new job.
Incredible: Former King of the jungle Joe Swash, who also used to host the hit spin-off show, has reportedly flown to South Africa to take part in I’m A Celebrity All Star series
The star, who recently married X Factor singer and former 2010 Queen on the jungle Stacey, is hoping to be the first double winner by taking part in the All Stars show.
A source told The Sun: ‘Joe was always on the producers’ hit list as he was such an iconic winner. But they had to iron out the timings and came to a conclusion that worked.
‘He has flown out there and can’t wait to give a good account of himself for a second time on the show.’
Exciting: The ex EastEnders actor, who won the ITV series in 2008 and later presented the spin-off show for ten years, now has a chance to reclaim his crown 14 years later
Wow: The star, who recently married X Factor singer and former 2010 Queen on the jungle Stacey Solomon, is hoping to be the first double winner by taking part in the All Stars show
Stacey, who Joe shares two children with son Rex, three, and baby daughter Rose, revealed he had gone away on a work trip in one of her regular Insta updates.
The Loose Women panellist shared a snap to her Instagram last week writing: ‘Since Joe’s been away the last couple of weeks these two have got so close to each other and every morning they get into bed with me.’
Joe will reportedly be joined by Myleene Klass, Jordan Banjo and Paul Burrell for the pre-recorded series which will air next year.
Woops: Stacey, who Joe shares two children with son Rex, three, and baby daughter Rose, has revealed he has gone away on a work trip
Presenters Ant and Dec confirmed that they are currently filming in South Africa for the brand new spin-off of ITV hit series I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here last week.
Revealing the exciting news on Twitter they wrote: ‘South Africaaaaaaa! That’s right, we’re filming a very special version of I’m A Celebrity in South Africa which is coming to your tellies in 2023.’
Alongside the tweet, a video showed the telly duo who spoke on some rocky terrain with some scenic mountains and water surrounding them, saying: ‘We’ve got some news’.
Great news! Presenters Ant and Dec have confirmed that they are filming in South Africa for the brand new spin-off ITV series I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here – All Stars
Describing it as the ‘worst kept secret in telly’, Dec continues: ‘We can confirm that we’re doing a very special series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! In South Africa!
‘It’s going to be your favourite celebrities from the last 20 years who are going back in to do it one more time.’
The Geordie duo – who have fronted the show since its launch in 2002 – revealed the plan is for the ITV show to head back Down Under later this year.
They also answered questions of the series returning to Australia later this year after the previous two series’ took place at Gwrych Castle in North Wales, due to travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Revealing the exciting news on Twitter on Thursday, Ant and Dec wrote: ‘South Africaaaaaaa! That’s right, we’re filming a very special version of I’m A Celebrity in South Africa which is coming to your tellies in 2023’
Duo: Describing it as the ‘worst kept secret in telly’, Dec continues: ‘We can confirm that we’re doing a very special series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! In South Africa!’
Ant asks his co-star: ‘But are we going to Australia Declan?,’ to which Dec responds, ‘Yes we are. This year we are going back to Australia. This will be on next year.’
The construction of the famous camp has begun and parts of the set will be connected by a suspended air bridge on the Blyde River Canyon in north east South Africa.
Speaking on Heart Radio, Ant McPartlin, 46, told hosts Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston: ‘The plan is we’re going back to Australia. It’s got to go back to its spiritual home. Everyone wants to see a bit of sunshine at that time of year on the telly.’
Yay! The Geordie duo – who have fronted the show since its launch in 2002 – revealed the plan is for the ITV show to head back Down Under later this year (pictured 2019)
Unforeseen circumstances: The previous two series took place at Gwrych Castle in north Wales, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic (pictured December 2021)
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