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I’m A Celeb 2021: Richard Madeley teases us all over line-up as he announces break from Good Morning Britain
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Richard Madeley has all but confirmed his I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! stint, and we cannot wait to tune in.
The 65-year-old has been linked to the ITV line-up over the last few weeks, but previously refused to be drawn on speculation.
However, appearing on today’s episode of Good Morning Britain, the presenter – who has been tipped to officially replace Piers Morgan – announced that he will be away from the panel for the next few months, returning after Christmas.
Which seems to leave a chunk of free time for Richard to pop over to Wales…
After spending hours teasing his ‘long journey ahead’ throughout the show, he ended the episode by telling co-star Susanna Reid: ‘Now then, I’ve got a place to go and people to see, and things to eat. Interesting things to eat.
‘I’ll be back very soon after Christmas, so this is my last show for a while.’
Richard Madeley teased his I’m A Celebrity stint (Picture: ITV)
Picking up his subtle clues, Susanna questioned: ‘How do we say goodbye in Welsh?’
‘I was going to ask you that,’ he replied as she added: ‘I don’t know but I’m sure you’ll find out in the next couple weeks. Good Morning Britain back tomorrow from 6am.’
I’m A Celeb is kicking off on November 21, with a stellar line-up thought to be taking part.
Hosts Ant and Dec will be returning to Gwrych Castle, in Wales, very soon, armed with stars.
Richard is thought to have agreed a contract worth a whopping £200,000 for an appearance on the series.
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‘Richard’s been asked year after year but the timing has never been right,’ an insider told the Sun. ‘But now, finally, he’s said “Yes”.
‘He’s a favourite with ITV execs. He’s brilliant off and on screen so it seemed as good a time as any to throw caution to the wind and eat animal bits.
‘He’s a fantastic coup and a nailed-on fan favourite. Once you wind him up, off he goes — he will make for castle gold.’
Bring it on!
Good Morning Britain continues on weekdays at 6am on ITV.
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