I’m A Celebrity 2020 to be filmed in the UK for its 20th series

I’m A Celebrity 2020 to be MOVED from Australia to the UK after bosses vowed the show would go ahead despite COVID-19 concerns

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2020 will be moved from Australia to the UK UK for the first time ever.

ITV confirmed on Friday the new series would be filmed at a ruined castle in the countryside, with hosts Ant and Dec broadcasting live every evening.

It comes just a week after bosses confirmed that the new series would go ahead this autumn after the coronavirus pandemic threw its future into question. 

Changes: I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2020 will be moved from Australia to the UK UK for the first time ever, to ensure it can go ahead during the COVID-19 crisis

Last week ITV confirmed that the new series of I’m A Celebrity would go ahead later this year, as the show prepares for its 20th series. 

The channel also announced a special one-off documentary called I’m A Celebrity: A Jungle Story, which will celebrate the very best moments of the show’s stellar 19 year history. 

It's coming back! I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here! will be returning later this year (Pictured: 2019 winner Jacqueline Jossa with hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnell)

It’s coming back! I’m A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here! will be returning later this year (Pictured: 2019 winner Jacqueline Jossa with hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnell)

In May it was reported that show bosses were holding crisis talks to save this year’s show amid the  pandemic. 

According to The Sun, insiders were unclear whether the show would go ahead later this year after the TV industry was thrown into chaos by COVID-19.

A source at the time said: ‘I’m A Celebrity is six months away but bosses are holding meetings about how they can ensure it still goes ahead in the current climate. A raft of measures are being looked at. 

‘One of the most recent plans was to employ a crew that is 95 per cent made up of Australian workers to overcome the issues surrounding flying to different countries and the quarantine restrictions. 

Confirmed: ITV has confirmed that its flagship entertainment show will be back on screens for its 20th series, after COVID-19 threw its future into question

Confirmed: ITV has confirmed that its flagship entertainment show will be back on screens for its 20th series, after COVID-19 threw its future into question 

‘This would mean a lot of the show’s UK crew missing out on their annual big gig but ITV are having to seriously consider every option.’ 

The insider added that due to the changing nature of the pandemic, every possible situation was being planned for.

The show continues to be a ratings winner and as such, bosses were said to be prepared to do everything possible to keep the series on the air.  

The source went on to say that the safety and welfare of the crew is the top priority for bosses.

MailOnline contacted ITV representatives for comment at the time. 

Best bits: The channel has also announced a one-off documentary called I'm A Celebrity: A Jungle Story, which will celebrate the best moments of the show's stellar 19 year history

Best bits: The channel has also announced a one-off documentary called I’m A Celebrity: A Jungle Story, which will celebrate the best moments of the show’s stellar 19 year history

Up in the air: Insiders were unclear whether the show would go ahead later this year after the TV industry was thrown into chaos by COVID-19 (pictured: last year's winner Jacqueline Jossa)

Up in the air: Insiders were unclear whether the show would go ahead later this year after the TV industry was thrown into chaos by COVID-19 (pictured: last year’s winner Jacqueline Jossa)

I’m A Celebrity premiered in 2002 and has been a success every year since, averaging more than 10million viewers per episode. 

Last year’s finale, which saw former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa crowned Queen of the Jungle, was the most watched TV show of 2019. 

Jacqueline beat out Coronation Street star Andy Whyment and presenter Roman Kemp in the final. 

Other well-known stars who took part in the most recent series included reality star Caitlyn Jenner, Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle and Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway.