Ant McPartlin looks ECSTATIC as he jets to Oz ahead of I'm a Celeb

We're so glad to have him back!

Author: Aimee JakesPublished 12th Nov 2017
Last updated 13th Nov 2017

In news we are quite honestly thrilled to report: Ant and Dec are 100% confirmed to host 2017's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! The cheeky twosome have been spotted at the airport as they head to Australia to get ready for the ITV show to commence. The start date, which was released last week, has been revealed as the 19th November (so, get it in your diary, ASAP).

At the airport over the weekend, Ant and Dec found time to stop for photos with fans, ahead of the show's launch. Look how happy they look!

The social media post read: “Ant and Dec with fans at the airport earlier today, they’re heading off to Australia for #ImACeleb.”

Ant McPartlin even looks GLOWY. We are glad he's feeling better.

Earlier this year, 41-year-old Ant had checked into rehab for substance abuse after undergoing an operation on his right knee, Ant became hooked on painkillers, while fertility issues put strain on his marriage to his wife Lisa.

Ant, then heartbreakingly claims, he became depressed and turned to substance abuse as a way to cope.

There was speculation that Ant wasn't well enough to present I'm A Celebrity with co-star Dec and there were even talks of Holly Willoughby perhaps standing in. However, Dec was adamant he would NOT do the show unless Ant was there by his side.

We can't WAIT for the show to return, eeek.

This article originally appeared on Closer by Aimee Jakes

So far eight celebrities have been confirmed to take part in this year's I'm A Celebrity, see the gallery below.

Stanley Johnson

Former MP and father of Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, Stanley Johnson, arrived in Australia ahead of the popular reality TV show. He said he was "excited" to be taking part in the show.

Amir Khan

World-famous boxer Amir Khan signed up to I'm A Celebrity to "stay out of trouble" and said he would stay in shape while on the show by taking "gentle jogs".

Jamie Lomas

Former Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas is best known for playing the role of Warren Fox in the soap.

Jennie McAlpine

Best known for playing Fiz in popular soap Coronation Street, Jennie is taking a short break from the soap to enter the jungle.


Despite entering the jungle she reassured fans she would be returning to the cobbles saying, "Yeah, this is just a little holiday. What is happening to Fiz whilst I am away? That is a good question."

Vanessa White

Famous for being part of girl group The Saturdays, Vanessa said she's scared of many of the things she will encounter in the jungle.


Speaking to press she said, "I am really excited to be here, it is my first time in Australia, I can't wait to take part.


"I am scared of everything though, so I am also a bit nervous. It's a bit of a mixture of nerves and excitement."

Georgia Toffolo

Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo, better known by her nickname 'Toff', arrived in Australia with three bags of luggage saying "I've packed a lot!"

Dennis Wise

Former footballer Dennis Wise arrived in Australia ready for the show wearing tracksuit bottoms and a hoodie.

Jack Maynard

Jack Maynard is a YouTube sensation who has 1.1 million subscribers to his channel and thousands of views on every one of his videos. Jack is also the brother of singer Conor Maynard.

Shappi Khorsandi

Comedienne and author Shappi Khorsandi has arrived in Australia ahead of the new series of I'm A Celebrity. In 2007 she won the Chortle Award and has performed stand-up routines around the world.

Rebekah Vardy

Wife of England and Leicester City footballer Jamie Vardy has landed in Australia for the new series of I'm A Celeb. Rebekah is the tenth confirmed celebrity for the 2017 series.