‘Is this what the celebrities feel like?’ Ant and Dec admit they’re ‘numb with fear’ as they prepare to face their FIRST EVER Bushtucker Trial
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have admitted they are ‘numb with fear’ as they prepare to endure their first ever Bushtucker Trial.
The presenting duo shared a glimpse of their car ride to the show’s famous clearing when they filmed the challenge for I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!, with Dec confessing he may need to a bathroom break before they face the terrifying tasks.
Ant and Dec took part in their first ever Bushtucker Trial for the ITV special A Jungle Story, which look back at 19 series of the iconic ITV show ahead of its return to screens later this month.
Nervous: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have admitted they are ‘numb with fear’ as they prepare to endure their first ever Bushtucker Trial
In the video, Ant and Dec were dressed in their full jungle attire as they sat in the car to drive to the challenge, which was filmed last year during the 2019 series in Australia.
The pair couldn’t hide their nerves at taking on such a task after watching celebrities face their fears for nearly two decades.
As Dec confessed he was ‘numb with fear,’ Ant removed his hat from his face and said to his presenting partner: ‘I can’t talk, I didn’t think I’d be this bad.
‘When you mentioned we were doing it I was like ”oh let’s give it a go!” but now, now we’re in the gear, now I’m nervous.’
That went well? The presenting duo shared a glimpse of their car ride to the show’s famous clearing when they filmed the challenge for an I’m A Celebrity special (pictured)
Worries: In the video, Ant and Dec were dressed in their full jungle attire as they sat in the car to drive to the challenge, which was filmed last year during the 2019 series in Australia
Scared: The pair couldn’t hide their nerves at taking on such a task after watching celebrities face their fears for nearly two decades
Dec admitted: ‘I think I need to poo,’ sparking laughter from his team behind the camera, with Ant saying: ‘Oh god this is awful! Is this what they feel like every time?’
On Sunday, I’m A Celebrity fans will finally get to see Ant and Dec face their first ever Bushtucker Trial, including the infamous Bonanza eating trial.
A snap showing the pair at the end of the challenges showed them drenched in slime and looking a little worse for wear.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity will be filmed at Gwrych Castle in Conwy, North Wales, instead of the usual location of the Austalian jungle.
Didn’t expect it! As Dec confessed he was ‘numb with fear,’ Ant removed his hat from his face and said to his presenting partner: ‘I can’t talk, I didn’t think I’d be this bad’
Fears: He added: ‘When you mentioned we were doing it I was like ”oh let’s give it a go!” but now, now we’re in the gear, now I’m nervous’
At last! Dec admitted: ‘I think I need to poo,’ sparking laughter from his team behind the camera, with Ant saying: ‘Oh god this is awful! Is this what they feel like every time?’
Despite COVID-19 and the UK going back into lockdown, it’s been confirmed the series will air as planned.
Stars tipped to be joining Shane and Mo on the show include Victoria Derbyshire, Vernon Kay, Jessica Plummer and AJ Pritchard.
Beverley Callard, Ruthie Henshall, Russell Watson and Hollie Arnold are also said to be joining the show.
Most recently, Shane Richie and Sir Mo Farah are among the recruits said to have joined the cast of the show’s first UK-based series.
I’m A Celebrity…A Jungle Story will show on ITV on Sunday, November 8th at 8.10pm. The new series will begin on Sunday, November 15th at 9pm on ITV.
How the tables have turned! On Sunday, I’m A Celebrity fans will finally get to see Ant and Dec face their first ever Bushtucker Trial, including the infamous Bonanza eating trial