ITV I'm A Celeb chaos as soap star is forced to pull out days before start

Katherine Ryan has joined the thousands of people boycotting I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! 2023 because of Nigel Farage's participation. The comedian, 40, criticised ITV for reducing controversial politicians to "light entertainment fodder" as she labelled the former UKIP leader as "very dangerous." Sharing that she won't be watching this year's series, Katherine added that she didn't watch last year's either due to the participation of former Health Secretary Matt Hancock.The hashtag #BoycottImACeleb has been used by nearly 10,000 people since Farage's addition to the lineup was announced, with a subsequent drop in ratings being dubbed the 'Farage Effect.' Discussing I'm A Celeb, Katherine also revealed that ITV had asked her to join the jungle before, but she couldn't because of her kids.

Nigel Farage’s “secret girlfriend” is flying out to support him on I'm A Celebrity, in a move that is set to finally confirm their six-year relationship.The former Brexit campaigner, 59, has been linked to French politician Laure Ferrari, 44, since 2017 but the pair have never gone public with their romance. But it is understood Laure is on ITV's list of 'Friends and Family' members heading to Brisbane airport this week.The guests then stay in a hotel on the Gold Coast and Laure would be invited to meet Nigel on the jungle bridge at the end of the show when he is evicted. A source close to Nigel confirmed the news and said: “Nigel and Laure have been linked for a number of years and she has been seen at his home in Chelsea, giving the impression they are living together.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2023 is well underway - with more famous faces pushed to their limits in the name of light entertainment.

We're still only a few days into the new series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here but viewers have shared two specific demands for show bosses. The hit ITV reality show returns to screens on Sunday (November 19) for series 23 with Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly back as hots.

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is finally back on our TV screens for its 23rd series, with 10 new celebrities heading to Australia to compete in challenges and hopefully be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle.

I’m A Celebrity presenters Ant and Dec made a dig at campmate Jamie Lynn Spears following an awkward blunder during Monday night’s show. The American actress and singer, who is best known as the sister of pop superstar Britney Spears, is among the ten celebs taking part in the ITV show.

This year's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! campmates are beginning to get to know each other as they settle into life in the Australian jungle, and some stars have already exchanged heated comments. The second episode of the hit ITV show, which aired on Monday, 20 November, saw the celebrities quiz each other about their careers and lives, and Nigel Farage was unsurprisingly questioned about politics. First Dates star Fred Sirieix wasted no time in bringing up Brexit to the UKIP founder, and was keen to get to know what Nigel really thought of the UK leaving the European Union.

I'm A Celebrity returned to our screens on ITV with a jam-packed opening episode on Sunday evening (November 19). Fans were excited to see the stellar line-up of famous faces as they got acquainted with the Australian jungle - and each other.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the hosts of I'm A Celebrity, made a cheeky joke about Nigel Farage just minutes into the show, which launched on Sunday, 19 November. Dec said: "There's the man who's got everyone talking. Nigel Farage.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have sent a supportive message to their co-star Josie Gibson hours before she makes her debut on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. The This Morning presenter, 38, is one of 10 celebrities set to enter the Australian jungle for this year's run of the ITV reality show.

Nigel Farage is seen covered in slime in his very first I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Bushtucker Trial after being dropped in the very heart of the sizzling Australian outback.The former politician, 59, is entering the jungle for the ITV flagship show on Sunday night, alongside Jamie Lynn Spears, Danielle Harold, Marvin Humes and a number of other stars.

Ten celebrities have embarked on the experience of a lifetime on this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, as three celebrities have now been dropped into the outback, four celebrities have met on the very top of an imposing skyscraper, and three celebrities took on the iconic skydive. Geordie duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly return as hosts ready to challenge the celebrities to feats of bravery and gory bushtucker trials.The hit ITV show returns to the Australian jungle with a high-profile line-up of contestants, including politician Nigel Farage and Jamie Lynn Spears – sister of pop star Britney.

I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin was surprised by his presenting partner and best friend Dec Donnelly for his 48th birthday in Australia ahead of the new series of the show. Dec sweetly brought in a cake for him which he joked was all the way from the UK and said: "He's finally caught me up, two months younger than me. Now here he is, the same age as me, 29 today!" Ant hoped he was getting a fruitcake, which he loves, but cut into the sponge and realised it was chocolate.

This Morning favourite Josie Gibson has already touched down on Australia's Gold Coast ready to take on the I'm A Celeb jungle and all it has to offer, but she won't stand for any camp drama. Before entering she has confessed to hating "selfish" stars with "big egos" ahead of her explosive entrance this Sunday evening, 19 November.The blonde beauty, 38, will join plenty of famous faces in camp including Britney Spears' sister Jamie Lynn and JLS singer Marvin Humes, plus Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson and Nigel Farage to name a few. Josie had made no secret of what fans of her and I'm a Celebrity can expect from her in the coming weeks.

This Morning's Alison Hammond got a bit teary-eyed as she confessed how much she misses her co-star Josie Gibson. Josie, 38, is currently in Australia for this year's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, leaving a gap on the ITV daytime show.

Jamie Lynn Spears, known for being Britney Spears' sister, has landed in Australia for her upcoming stint on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. The 32 year old actress and singer remained tight-lipped about her jungle experience upon arrival, only revealing that it was her first time in Australia. She's hoping to clear up some misconceptions about herself during her time on the show, which returns on Sunday, November 19th with a star-studded cast of 10 celebrities.

Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard has revealed the most difficult part of getting set to step foot in camp as he lands on Australia's Gold Coast for the latest series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.The 48 year old actor, who is dad to daughter Ellie, said that leaving his family behind was the "hardest part" of the whole experience.The actor, who plays long suffering Tony Hutchinson on the Channel 4 soap landed at Brisbane airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning local time, 15 November, as the ninth contestant to join the line-up. He joked: "I'm just here for a fishing trip. We'll have to wait and see how I get on with snakes and spiders." But when asked if it was hard to leave his family behind he added honestly that "was the difficult part.

The official I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! line-up has been announced for 2023, with one famous face from Made in Chelsea making an appearance among the star-studded group.

This Morning's Rylan Clark and Cat Deeley have shared their excitement for co-star Josie Gibson joining I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Rylan kicked off today's show saying: "She's so nervous but I think she's going to be brilliant!" while Cat chimed in with: "She's so brave!" Josie, 38, also revealed her nerves as she sent in a video message from Heathrow Airport before jetting off to Australia. She admitted: "Hello you guys, so the rumours are true! I am heading to the jungle.... just arrived at Heathrow Airport now.

Good Morning Britain is set to be without one of its key stars as they revealed their impending 'exit'. Richard Arnold is set to take a three-week break from the news programme's ITV studio - but he'll still be on screen.