Ant and Dec give update on location of I'm a Celeb 2022

The past two series have been set in Wales due to Covid-19

Author: Hannah MellinPublished 21st Feb 2022
Last updated 21st Feb 2022

The next series of I’m A Celebrity may be a while away, with Emmerdale’s Danny Miller still the reigning King of the Castle, but hosts Ant and Dec are already thinking about what the next series will look like.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the iconic ITV show was relocated to Gwrych Castle in North Wales for the past two seasons as restrictions meant the show couldn't return to the jungle in Australia.

However, Ant and Dec have insisted that they would love the show to return to Australia in 2022 as they can “torment” the campmates more in the jungle.

The comedic duo appeared on The One Show on 17th February and host Alex Jones seemed just as curious as I'm a Celeb fans to find out whether they would be returning to the jungle this year.

Ant and Dec revealed: "Well the plan is the jungle".Dec quickly commented: "Nothing against Wales," with Ant adding: "We love Wales. But you know, Australia is I'm A Celeb's home and we'd like to get back there - and we can!"

The duo previously told Radio Times at ITV’s Entertainment Schedule Launch: “I think we would like to return to Australia. We had a great time for two years in Wales – we were made to feel really welcome and at home – but its proper home is Australia, so we'd like to get back there for next year if we can.”

They then harshly added: “We can torment them more in Australia.

“It's harder conditions outside and there are all sorts of creepy crawlies in the camp, so it's harder in Australia, definitely.”

Check out every single winner of I'm A Celeb:

1. Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn was the first celebrity to win the show back in 2002.

2. Phil Tufnell

England cricketer Phil Tufnell won the show with his hilarious personality in 2003.

3. Kerry Katona

Kerry Katona was the first woman to win the show in 2004.

4. Joe Pasquale

Joe Pasquale won the show when it returned later in the year of 2004.

5. Carol Thatcher

Journalist Carol Thatcher won the show in 2005 when she beat soap stars Sheree Murphy and Sid Owen.

6. Matt Willis

Busted member Matt Willis was a popular winner in 2006.

7. Christopher Biggins

Lovable Biggins shared the jungle with the likes of Katie Hopkins and Janice Dickinson and went on to win the show in 2007.

8. Joe Swash

Cheeky chap Joe Swash swapped EastEnders for the jungle and won the show in 2008.

9. Gino D'Acampo

The nation fell in love with Gino in 2009.

10. Stacey Solomon

After showing off her bubbly personality on The X Factor, Stacey Solomon entered the jungle and won the show in 2010.

11. Dougie Poynter

McFly guitarist Dougie Poynter was crowned King of the Jungle ahead of TOWIE's Mark Wright in 2011.

12. Charlie Brooks

EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks couldn't believe it when Ant and Dec announced her as the winner in 2012.

13. Kian Egan

After 22 days in the jungle, Westlife star Kian Egan was crowned the King in 2013.

14. Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty

Retired world super bike racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty won over the viewing public in 2014.

15. Vicky Pattison

Vicky Pattison showed a different side to her usual Geordie Shore antics, winning over the public and being crowned Queen of the Jungle.

16. Scarlett Moffatt

Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning the show in 2016.

17. Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo

Made In Chelsea star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo won the show in 2017 after beating Jamie Lomas.

18. Harry Redknapp

Former football manager Harry Redknapp is the current King of the Jungle after beating Emily Atack in 2018.

19. Jacqueline Jossa

Despite the likes of Ian Wright and Caitlyn Jenner signing up for the 2019 series, it was former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa who was crowned Queen of the Jungle, beating Coronation Street's Andy Whyment in the final.

20. Giovanna Fletcher

Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher became the first ever Queen of the Castle in 2020, going up against the likes of Shane Richie, Vernon Kay and Mo Farah!

21. Danny Miller

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller became the first ever KING of the Castle in 2021 after a hectic series. He went up against the likes of David Ginola, Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge!

22. Jill Scott MBE

Former England footballer Jill Scott MBE topped her amazing year off by being crowned the Queen of the Jungle in November 2022. Jill won the show ahead of Owen Warner and Matt Hancock.

23. Sam Thompson

Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson took the crown in 2023, winning the public's hearts and votes ahead of Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.

The 2021 series proved VERY popular with viewers, with the show breaking viewing records as Emmerdale's Danny Miller was crowned the first ever King of the Castle.

Danny received the most public votes ahead of finalists Frankie Bridge and Simon Gregson.

Speaking about his win, the actor said: “From the bottom of my heart and my family's heart thank you so much. This is the best thing that's happened to me, apart from my son. I can't believe it, I'm shocked.

"I never thought I'd be in this position, I barely thought I'd make it through the first two or three votes."

We’re excited for the 2022 series already!

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