I'm a Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here is finally returning for a new series, and it'll once again take place in Gwrych Castle in Wales. Katie Rawcliffe, ITV's head of entertainment, confirmed the news in a statement, saying that "We can confirm today that we'll be returning to Wales for the 2021 series of I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here!"

Rawcliffe continued, "We've always said we have contingencies in place for the series if the COVID situation continued to bring uncertainty, and after a highly successful run at the castle last year we're pleased that we can return there. I have no doubt the production team will produce another hugely entertaining series."

There are 13 celebrities heading to Gwrych Castle — 12 official campmates, plus a reserve in case anyone drops out — and on 8 Nov., The Sun revealed a speculative list of stars joining I'm a Celeb in 2021. The list (which ITV has not confirmed), includes singer Frankie Bridge, DJ Naughty Boy, radio presenter Snoochie Shy, paralympian Kadeena, and soap stars Simon Gregson and Danny Miller.

Initially, the show was due to return to its home in Australia, but as a result of travel restrictions, it appears that Wales is a safer choice. The last series of I'm a Celebrity was also filmed in Wales and one of the show's hosts, Ant McPartlin, made it clear that he and his co-host Dec Donnelly felt incredibly welcome. In a recent interview with Digital Spy, McPartlin said that "There were cardboard cutouts of me and Dec [Donnelly] in the butchers, and the local school did a tribute. We'd happily go back there. We'd miss the sunshine, mind."