I'm A Celebrity expected to air earlier than usual, here's why

Fans of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here may finally exhale in satisfaction knowing they won’t have to wait too long to watch their favourite TV show. The Sun has revealed that the hit show, which has been on air since 2002, will return to the screens earlier than usual.

TheITVflagship reality show, which glues enthusiasts to their seats, is set to be broadcast in Australia from November 6th 2022, The Sun reports.

Why the early start

According to reports, the show was moved up this year to make room in the schedules for the World Cup tournament, which will take place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022:

The last thing anyone wants is for viewers to have to choose between the latest from the jungle and a big game. At the moment nothing has been confirmed – but whatever ITV do will be in the best interests of viewers

The Mirror has revealed that the popularITV program, which is making its first trip to Australia in two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will once again be hosted byAnt McPartlin and Dec Donnelly. As they put their strength and determination to the test in the jungle for a new season of the show, the duo will be joined by a wide range of new celebrities.

Danny Miller, an Emmerdale actor, beat other competitors including Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge to win the season last year. Due to UK weather causing havoc, the series was televised from Gwrych Castle in north Wales.

Which celebrities will be in the jungle this year?

This year’s participants are believed to include a Royal for the first time in the program’s history. The ex-England rugby star will appear on I’m A Celebrity next month in the Australian bug-filled jungle.

The Sun reports that Mike Tindallhas consented to be the first Royal on the prime time reality show. The biggest signing for the program this year is Tindall, 43, who is married to Zara Philips, the granddaughter of the late Queen. Other notable celebrities who will star alongside him include Boy George, Seann Walsh, and DJ Cris Moyles.

Can a Royal defy the odds and become this year's champion? We'll have to wait and see.

Sources used:

The Sun: 'I’m A Celebrity 2022 start date revealed – and it’s only in a matter of days'

The Sun: 'I’m A Celebrity bosses sign up first ever Royal Family member for new series'

The Mirror: 'I'm A Celebrity's return date revealed as show heads back to Australia for 2022 series'

Sky Sports: 'World Cup 2022: Dates, draw, schedule, kick-off times, final for Qatar tournament'

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