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Speculation has been rife about who would replace Ant McPartlin for this years I'm A Celeb and it turns out it's going to be none other than funny gal Holly Willoughby.
Releasing a statement, ITV confirmed that Willoughby would be filling in for Ant this season while he takes some time off.
BREAKING NEWS: @hollywills is heading Down Under to co-host this year’s @imacelebrity alongside Dec @ITV have confirmed!
Read the full statement here ?https://t.co/AOt6MQN0Dp???pic.twitter.com/TEV8kEV6bS
— This Morning (@thismorning) August 29, 2018
In the statement, the presenter, who is known for her hilarious reactions on This Morning, revealed she's thrilled to be a part of one of her favourite shows:
I couldn’t be more excited to have been asked to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure. I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery. These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit... Honestly, I’m a huge fan of ‘I’m a Celebrity’ and actually feel like I’ve won a competition to go and hang out on my favourite show! When is it a good time to tell Dec I’m scared of everything that moves?!
It turns out Holly was at the top of Dec's list to fill in for his best friend Ant and is excited that she's terrified of everything.
Some fans of the show are happy with ITV's choice while others would have rather seen Stephen Mulhern, a regular ITV face, alongside Declan Donnelly:
As much as I like Holly Willoughby I would have preferred Stephen Mulhern
— cathy foulger (@clifffanatic) August 29, 2018
It will be Hilarious as she is scared of everything ???she will need fishing waders on or end up sitting on the table???good luck Holly ?
— betty haste (@betthaste) August 29, 2018
Would have liked STEVEN MULHURN would have been very funny watching
— Linda (@linda_b64) August 29, 2018
Well, we can't wait to see what Dec and Hols get up to this autumn and what kind of reactions Holly will deliver. We'll have to wait and see who'll fill Holly's This Morning role until she's finished in the jungle.
