‘This will be harder than the jungle’: I’m A Celebrity’s new series ‘will be two days shorter amid claims stars won’t cope in the freezing Welsh castle’
I’m A Celebrity’s 2020 series is reportedly set to be two days shorter than usual, as stars struggle to live in the freezing Welsh temperatures.
Sources claimed that this series will only last 20 days, meaning the final will air on a Friday in early December, after years of typically concluding on a Sunday following a 22-day run.
This year I’m A Celebrity has relocated to Gwrych Castle in Wales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with celebrities set to face the most gruelling conditions the show has ever seen.
Less action: I’m A Celebrity’s 2020 series is reportedly set to be two days shorter than usual, as stars struggle to live in the freezing Welsh temperatures
Producers are reportedly concerned celebrities may refused to complete the series when faced with the harsh realities of living in a crumbling Welsh castle.
It’s thought that any celebrities who quit the series early won’t receive their full fee.
A source told The Sun: ‘There have been some concerns at ITV that it’s going to be a mega shock to the system when they leave the lap of luxury and are suddenly living in a damp, squalid castle.
‘There are fears some will sack it off. They were even worried some might not even enter the castle at all.’
Changes: Sources claimed this series will last 20 days, meaning the final will air on a Friday, after years of concluding on a Sunday following a 22-day run (hosts Ant and Dec pictured)
The source added: ‘This will be harder than the Australian jungle. It will be damp and freezing.’
MailOnline has contacted an ITV representative for comment.
Due to the freezing November climes, this year’s lineup will be given warm gilets and jumpers to ensure they keep warm during their time in the camp.
While they usually bask in temperatures of around 30C (86F), this year the contestants will have a very different experience as they battle with temperatures of around 11C (52F) in Abergele, North Wales.
Exciting: This year I’m A Celebrity has relocated to Gwrych Castle in Wales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with celebrities set to face the most gruelling conditions the show has ever seen
Speculation has been rife about which stars could be heading into the Welsh castle when I’m A Celebrity returns on Sunday, November 15th.
Stars including presenter Vernon Kay, actress Beverley Callard and Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah are reportedly set to appear in the lineup.
It comes following reports that contestants are self-isolating with their partners and children in luxury accommodation for two weeks before the show, according to The Sun.
In the running: It was recently reported that Olympian champion Sir Mo Farah has joined the lineup, with the new series set to begin on 15th November
Cast member: It has also been claimed that EastEnders’ Shane Richie will be among this year’s stars heading to the castle
It is reportedly to allow stars to spend as much time with their families as possible before spending three weeks ‘in a freezing castle’.
A source said: ‘ITV decided to allow celebs as much time with families as possible.
‘They’re already essentially having three weeks’ quarantine in a freezing castle, so two weeks on top of that felt a bit mean.’
I’m A Celebrity returns on Sunday, November 15th at 9pm on ITV.
Contestants? Meanwhile, (L-R) presenter Vernon Kay and Coronation Street star Beverley Callard are said to be among the cast