Yahoo News I'm a Celebrity will take place in UK countryside for 2020 series
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has announced that the 2020 series will take place in the UK.
The ITV show usually films in an Australian jungle, but this year, the celebrities won't be going abroad as the broadcaster confirmed that Ant and Dec will be presenting from a ruined castle in the countryside.
The format will remain familiar, with Bushtucker Trials and challenges still planned for the new run.
"We announced last week that we were doing all we could to make the series, and I'm thrilled that we can bring the show to viewers, albeit not in the jungle," ITV director of television Kevin Lygo said.
"We have a great team both on and off screen, ad I know they will produce a hugely entertaining series."
ITV Studios' director of entertainment Richard Cowles added: "We pulled out all the stops to try and make the series happen in Australia. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and despite us looking at many different contingencies, it became apparent that it just wasn't possible for us to travel and make the show there.
"However, we are all really excited about a UK version of I'm a Celebrity. While it will certainly be different producing the show from the UK, the same tone and feel will remain.
"Our celebrities will probably have to swap shorts for thermals but they can still look forward to a basic diet of rice and beans and plenty of thrills and surprises along the way."
Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa won the 2019 series.
I'm a Celebrity will return later this year on ITV.
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