ITV confirm I'm A Celeb icon is leaving after 20 years 😲
He's going to be a big miss!
With temperatures dropping and the nights getting darker, we are getting closer and closer to the brand new series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, which is returning to Australia following a two-year absence.
But as bosses finalise this year's brave celebrities and hosts Ant and Dec prepare for the new series, which is due later this year, it's been confirmed that a true icon from the show won't appear.
If you've watched any series of I'm A Celeb since it first hit our screens way back in 2002, you'll no doubt know the name Medic Bob, the man Ant and Dec call on when the celebs need medical attention during trials or in camp.
Medic Bob, also known as Bob McCarron, will not appear in the 2022 series due to his very busy schedule.
An ITV spokesperson said: "Bob will always be a friend to the show. We wish him all the very best and thank him for his hard work."
As well as his role on the UK series of the show, in recent years Bob has appeared on the German edition of the show as Dr Bob, and he's also a special effects prosthetic makeup artist.
Check out all of the rumoured celebs for I'm A Celeb 2022:
Alan Halsall
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has been in the rumour mill for a number of years now and it's understood he was due to appear in 2023, before picking up a nasty ACL injury which resulted in him needing major surgery. It's now being reported that bosses are keen to sign Alan for the 2024 show.
Olivia Attwood
As fans will know, reality star Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the 2022 series due to medical reasons, leaving her gutted. Olivia later hinted she could return for the 2023 series, admitting she'd had chats with bosses during an appearance on Loose Women.
However, after Olivia didn't appear in the 2023 series, could she feature on the 2024 line-up?
Phillip Schofield
After leaving his presenting role on This Morning in 2023, rumours were rife that Phillip Schofield could take part in the 2023 series. As fans will know, Phillip wasn't on the line-up, but with reports suggesting he's about to make a comeback to TV, could I'm A Celeb be the platform he needs to re-launch his career?
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain weather reporter Alex Beresford has recently expressed interest in appearing on I'm A Celeb. He told the Mirror: "Out of all the shows I would love to do, I would love to do the jungle."
Alex recently appeared on BBC One's Celebrity Race Across The World.
Danny Dyer
Since Danny Dyer left his iconic role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on EastEnders last year, he's been heavily rumoured for I'm A Celeb.
Of course, his family are no strangers to reality TV, with Danny's daughter Dani winning Love Island back in 2018.
Denise van Outen
The lovely Denise van Outen is no stranger to reality shows, having appeared on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox in recent years.
Denise has previously admitted she turned down the offer in 2021, so will 2024 be her year?
Sam Aston
Coronation Street legend Sam Aston hinted he'd love to take part in the show in 2021.
Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, he said: "I've always said no to all of those shows, but then recently for some reason I've been more open to the idea. Jennie McAlpine and Andy Whyment did the jungle and both of them said it's the experience of a lifetime.
"If I was offered it I would be open to the idea and open to the extra pennies!"
The Vivienne
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne recently admitted she would love to appear on I'm A Celeb during a chat with Lorraine.
She said: "Do you know what, I've never thought about it but what an absolutely amazing opportunity that would be."
Phil Taylor
Ever since he admitted he'd 'love' to appear on the show a number of years ago, darts legend Phil Taylor has been heavily rumoured every year. As he's not yet entered the jungle, could 2024 be his year?
Will Mellor
Following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, it seems actor Will Mellor has the reality TV bug, as he's admitted to his friend and former co-star Ralf Little he'd fancy appearing on I'm A Celeb. Could 2024 be his year?
Richard Arnold
Good Morning Britain's entertainment presenter Richard Arnold is usually the one travelling over to Australia to report on the cast, but if rumours are to be believed, he could be taking part this year!
After the past two series of I'm A Celeb took place at Gwrych Castle in North Wales due to travel restrictions from the Coronavirus pandemic, Ant and Dec confirmed this year's show would be returning to the usual camp over in Australia.
Speaking on This Morning earlier this year, Dec said: "As long as they let us in the country, we'll be back in.
"We had two lovely years in Wales, we really enjoyed our time in Wales, but this show has to be in Australia. We have to go back."
When does I'm A Celeb start?
It's not yet been announced when the 2022 series of I'm A Celeb will begin, but if it's anything like past years, the hit show will air in November.
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