I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is set to be wrapping up this evening (Sunday, December 9) on ITV at 9pm. The ITV reality series will see a winner chosen from the remaining contestants after three gruelling weeks in the jungle. Hosts Holly Willoughby and Declan Donnelly will be announcing the winner of the public vote but will she be returning for a second series in 2019?
Will Holly Willoughby return to I’m A Celebrity?
Holly seems unlikely to be returning to I’m A Celebrity next year, despite winning over the nation on her debut series of the show as a stand-in presenter.
This Morning and Celebrity Juice star Holly is not expected to be back on I’m A Celebrity next year with Ant McPartlin expected to be being resuming his role.
Holly’s This Morning co-host told Phillip Schofield said: “It’s very much a caretaker role” and warned audiences not to “get attached”.
In an interview with the Daily Star, he said: “I am so pleased because it’s worked out so well for Dec in what was a tricky situation.
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“It was always going to be a difficult series for Dec so I was happy Holly was able to step in.”
Holly was announced as Ant’s replacement on I’m A Celebrity earlier this year while the host takes time out of the spotlight.
Speaking at the time, she said: “These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit.”
The star has been a hit with audiences thanks to her outfits, which she shares photos of on social media before each episode.
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She’s also been hailed by audiences with many calling for the presenter to become a permanent addition to the series.
The ITV series has also seen a boost in ratings with an average of 12.6 million viewers tuning in, up 1.8 million from last year’s series.
Holly is expected to be returning to her This Morning duties when the I’m A Celebrity final wraps up this evening.
The star has been in Australia on the show for the last three weeks with her family as she films episodes of the reality show.
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After landing the presenting gig on I’m A Celebrity, Holly is said to have sought advice from Ant on the role.
A source previously told the Express: “The three of them have a WhatsApp group and are in constant contact.
“While Ant is gutted he’s not there, he’s very supportive of Holly and thinks she’s doing a great job with Dec.
“He texts them support, jokey banter, thoughts on campmates etc.”
The insider went on to say: “And Holly can ask advice if she wants or needs it.”
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! concludes on ITV this evening at 9pm
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