Holly: I’m just keeping Ant’s shoes warm..
Willoughby confirms she’ll join Dec in jungle
HOLLY Willoughby has confirmed that she will co-host I’m A Celebrity while Ant McPartlin takes a break, saying she is keeping his shoes “warm for a little bit”.
This Morning presenter Holly will join Declan Donnelly in Australia to front the ITV show in November.
Dec’s usual co-host, Ant, 42, has cancelled all TV commitments following a drinkdriving conviction.
Holly, 37, has now confirmed her new role, which the Mirror revealed last week. She said: “I couldn’t be more excited to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure.
“I love Ant and send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery.
“These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit. I’m a huge fan of I’m A Celebrity. When is it a good time to tell Dec I’m scared of everything that moves?” Dec, 42, said: “I am hugely grateful to Holly for agreeing to accompany me to Australia. She was top of my list. It will be a different kind of series, but we will try to ensure it is no less fun and eventful for our loyal viewers. “I am also pleased to hear Holly is scared of everything. I am almost stupidly excited at the thought of watching her during the eating trials.” ITV’s director of television, Kevin Lygo, said: “Holly is a brilliant presenter with a wicked sense of humour who has always enjoyed a great friendship with Ant and Dec.” Plans for Holly’s absence from This Morning are unknown. Ant and Dec have hosted I’m A Celebrity since it began in 2002.