I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is set to return to our screens later this year, despite the coronavirus crisis.
Show bosses are determined to carry on as usual with crew members being told they’ll be flying to Australia as scheduled.
A TV source told the publication: “ITV are certain lockdown will be well over by the time I’m A Celeb normally starts which is in November.
“Every year it’s a ratings smash and this year will more than likely be even bigger as the public will be desperate for some fresh and uplifting TV.
“ITV have started hiring crew as well as advertising for them Down Under.
I’m A Celebrity is set to return later this year, despite the coronavirus pandemic (Image: ITV)
“And bookers are still on the case with celebrities, holding meetings on the likes of Zoom.”
Celebrities are also being lined up including former Manchester United footballer Eric Cantona, former Strictly Come Dancing star AJ and television presenter Matt Baker, who has recently quit his role on BBC’s The One Show.
One famous face has already confirmed her place on the show and has bravely agreed to take part in the gruesome Bushtucker Trials.
According to the Mirror, Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard has signed up to take part in the upcoming series.
The 63-year-old actress has played Liz McDonald on and off for more than 30 years.
Bosses are determined to carry on as usual with crew members being told they will be flying to Australia as normal (Image: ITV)
Beverley announced her decision to quit her role as the iconic character last year explaining that she would like to explore other roles.
Her final scenes are due to be filmed in July, with bosses hoping the lockdown will be eased by then.
A source told the publication: “Everyone was thrilled when Bev said yes, she is such a well-loved ITV face.”
Beverley Callad has reportedly signed up to take part in I’m A Celeb , which will air later this year (Image: ITV)
Beverley will be busy until she is due to fly to Oz as she is booked to appear in theatre production The Thunder Girls from September.
We’re sure Beverley will be a great addition to the camp and no doubt she will spill some Corrie secrets.
Will Beverley follow in the footsteps of fellow soap star Jacqueline Jossa’s and become Queen of the Jungle?
Fans will have to wait for the official I’m A Celeb line-up, which will be confirmed later in the year.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
