Ant McPartlin is "very excited" to be returning to host ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ with his presenting partner Declan Donnelly.
The 43-year-old presenter was replaced on the ITV reality show last year by Holly Willoughby, after he took time away from the spotlight to enter rehab following a drink driving conviction.
But on Sunday (17.11.19) he’s due back on screens alongside Dec to welcome the latest group of celebrities into the Australian jungle, and he couldn’t be happier.
He said: "I’m very, very excited about getting back on the show. It’s a brilliant place to work and a brilliant part of the world to be in. Plus, I’m back with my best friend. I can’t wait."
This year sees the likes of Caitlyn Jenner, Nadine Coyle, and Ian Wright all battle it out for the title of King or Queen of the Jungle, and Dec, 44, has dubbed them as "one of the best casts in years".
Asked what they’re most looking forward to about this series, Dec said: "The cast. We’ve been privy to a few of the names taking part this year. We’re very, very excited as it’s one of the best casts in years.
"It’s a time of year we really look forward to and we love being in Australia. This will be our 19th series and it’s a show we absolutely love doing."
Ant and Dec also looked back on the history of the show, and said they have "the utmost respect" for the stars who take part in the programme, because it takes a lot of guts to face their fears.
Speaking about the celebrities to The Sun on Sunday newspaper, Ant said: "We know them throughout the years. We see them after and we’re always very polite to them when we see them.
"We have a rule that we don’t take the mick so much, as we know we’re going to meet them at the wrap party."
Whilst Dec added: "Ultimately, we have the utmost respect for them. They have the bottle to go in there and do that.
"It’s not easy putting yourself out there for three weeks on live television. We take our hats off to them for taking up the challenge. We wouldn’t do it."
Ant McPartlin ‘excited’ for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! return
