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I'm a Celebrity 2018: Emily Atack to tackle first Bushtucker trial as Harry Redknapp and Nick Knowles enter camp

This year’s camp mates include former X Factor contestant Fleur East and The Chase star Anne Hegarty  

Jacob Stolworthy
Sunday 18 November 2018 23:45 GMT
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First look at Dec & Holly in the Jungle in new I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! trailer

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I’m a Celebrity returned to to ITV on Sunday night (18 November) with a new bunch of celebrities that’ll no doubt be chomping on witchetty grubs.

This year’s camp mates include former football manager Harry Redknapp, The Chase star Anne Hegarty and John Barrowman (Torchwood). DIY SOS’s Nick Knowles, soap star Sair Khan (Coronation Street) and James McVey from boy band The Vamps also feature.

Recent reports have also claimed that British presenter Noel Edmonds will enter the Australian jungle as this year’s secret camp mate. Bosses are said to have offered him £500,000 to take part – the most money the ITV show has ever paid for a celebrity.

Declan Donnelly kicked off the 18th series without his trusted partner, Ant McPartlin, who has taken a hiatus from presenting to battle a number of personal problems. He’s replaced by This Morning host Holly Willoughby.

You can read our verdict on the episode here.

Follow along with all the action as it happens LIVE below.

I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here continues nightly on ITV at 9pm

Hello, and welcome to our first I'm a Celebrity live blog of the year! 

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 17:22

This is the 18th series of I'm a Celeb meaning it's been on every year since 2000 - and it still pull in huge viewing figures. The same can't be said for most shows, that's for sure.

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 17:57

.So, who's taking part this year? Have a scroll through our gallery here

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 18:22

Declan Donnelly returns, however Ant McPartlin is sitting this one out following his tumultuous year.

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 18:48

It's Holly Willoughby who'll be replacing Ant - see her in action alongside Dec here.

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 19:17

Just one hour to go!

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 20:05

This year's secret camp mate is rumoured to be Noel Edmonds who was offered a staggering £500,000 to appear.

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 20:30

Aaaaand here we go.

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 21:04

"I've never see the show," Harry Redknapp says. Who believes him?

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 21:04

Fighting talk from John Barrowman in the opening VT alone

Jacob Stolworthy18 November 2018 21:05

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