When is the final of I’m A Celebrity 2021?

Time in the Castle is nearly up (Picture: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

This year’s I’m A Celebrity has already been packed full of drama – and there’s still some time to go before we get to the final.

From Richard Madeley’s surprise exit from the show after a mystery illness to Storm Arwen forcing the show to cut the live show to Naughty Boy causing camp mate tensions, viewers have been hooked by the surprises and the antics.

This week has seen the celebs be eliminated one by one, with the final very much in sight.

But when does the final episode of this series end, and who is favourite to be crowned the new king or queen of the castle?

When is the I’m A Celeb 2021 final?

This year’s I’m A Celebrity final will air on Sunday, December 12.

The finale will run from 9pm through to 10:40PM on ITV, hosted live from Gwrych Castle, Abergele by Ant and Dec.

In the run up to the final, viewers will stop voting for who they want to see do the Bushtucker trials and instead vote for their favourite contestants.

Each night leading up to the final, the contestant with the least amount of votes will be eliminated.

Who is favourite to win this series of I’m A Celebrity?

With only a few nights left to go, Ladbrokes have ex-footballer David Ginola as the favourite to win.

He is closely followed by Emmerdale’s Danny Miller and Corrie actor Simon Gregson.

On December 10, Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: ‘Just six celebs remain in Gwrych Castle, but the odds suggest this year’s top three have already been decided, such has been the popularity of David Ginola, Danny Miller and Simon Gregson.’

From a champion on the pitch to the champ of the show? (Picture: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Ladbrokes’ odds currently stand at:

David Ginola – 11/8Danny Miller – 9/4Simon Gregson – 3/1Frankie Bridge – 11/2Adam Woodyatt – 80/1Matty Lee – 150/1

Who won I’m A Celebrity 2020?

Giovanna Fletcher was voted the show’s first ever Queen of the Castle last year – the first year they moved from the Australian jungle to the Welsh castle.

In a week, there’ll be a new King or Queen of the Castle (Picture: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Whoever is crowned the King or Queen of the Castle this year might have a fight on their hands getting Giovanna to return the crown, though.

Appearing on ITV’s Lorraine last month, host Lorraine Kelly pointed out to Giovanna that ‘this time last year you were getting ready to go [into the show]. You need to go back and give your crown back now.’

Giovanna explained that she has since put the crown to other use, saying: ‘No, that’s my door wreath now!’

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! continues tonight at 9pm on ITV

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