BBC star slams 'abuse of animals' on I'm A Celeb as ITV issues strongly-worded response

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has issued a plea to her fans and followers as she addressed them for the first time since winning the show. The actress took to social media for the first time since she and Vito Coppola were crowned winners of this year's BBC One dance contest.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here host Declan Donnelly has been pictured full of smiles with his young son after their long-haul flight back from Australia following the end of the series. Dec can be seen beaming as he pushes his son Jack, one, through Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, 13 December.The Geordie TV star looked relaxed and comfortable dressed in a black tracksuit, with a white t-shirt, and white trainers.To finish off the casual look, the 48 year old wore a green baseball cap, while Jack was sitting in his stroller wearing a blue tracksuit.

2023's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has come to and an end, and the stars have started heading home to the UK, including show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. Landing back in the UK after a month in Australia, Ant, 48, shared a rather passionate kiss and embrace with his wife Anne-Marie Corbett.

Filming is underway for a brand new BBC comedy set in Stockport, starring Greater Manchester actress and Netflix star Aimee Lou Wood.

With just one day left to go until I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! crowns the next monarch of the jungle, Josie Gibson had her hopes of taking home the crown dashed when they became the latest star to be eliminated. The news will no doubt come as a crushing blow to the star, who was just hours away from seizing the crown before their hopes of becoming jungle royalty were brutally dashed.

After three nail biting weeks in the Australian Jungle, this year’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here king or queen of the jungle is just days away from being revealed - but fans aren’t happy with the way the results have been announced so far. Each night prior to the elimination, show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly head into camp to share the news about which contestants are safe and which received the lowest public votes, but long-time viewers are fed up with the lack of lack of suspense in the vote reveal.

As the latest series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here draws to a close this weekend, fans will no doubt be heartbroken to lose out on their daily fix of jungle mayhem which has captivated the nation. For the past three weeks, fans at home have been treated to plenty of camp drama, grim bushtucker trials and of course some cheeky commentary by show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly - but this year, host Dec also had a secret connection to one of the contestants taking part.

It sounds like Santa ain’t such a saint after all…

Declan Donnelly, the host of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has been happily married since 2015 and is a proud dad to two lovely kids. He first appeared on our screens in the 1980s as part of Byker Grove's cast.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the nation's favourite presenting pair, have amassed a staggering fortune over their 30-year career in TV. The Geordie duo, known for their roles on Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens for this year's I'm A Celebrity...

Ant McPartlin is back on screens once again presenting hit ITV show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. The 48 year old has become something of a national treasure thanks to his long-standing TV career alongside his good pal Declan Donnelly. Since appearing in BBC teen drama Byker Grove together in the 1990s, the pair have gone on to enjoy huge success as presenters - working on hit shows including SMTV Live, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain's Got Talent.

Dec Donnelly has been busy with life Down Under while filming for I'm A Celebrity but he's finally been able to take a break from work as he was spotted doing some retail therapy with his wife and son. The 48 year old presenter, who has been gracing TV screens every night for episodes of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, looked deep in conversation as he enjoyed the family outing. On Friday, Dec looked relaxed for his outing with his wife Ali Astall and his son Jack, one, as the TV icon stepped out into the Australian sunshine.

Ant and Dec, the hosts of ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, have spoken out about Grace Dent's exit from the show. Opening Monday night’s show, Ant said: “A day of big news in the jungle and sadly, Grace Dent has left the camp for medical reasons but she’s doing fine and we all send our best.” Dec added: “We certainly do.” Earlier today, an ITV spokesperson said: "Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds. She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike." Grace, a food critic, expressed her worries about the drastic change in diet at the airport earlier this month as she landed in Australia.

Ant McPartlin, who first graced our screens in 1989 as PJ in the Geordie teen drama, Byker Grove, has become a huge household name. Alongside his best mate, Declan Donnelly, he's hosted numerous shows, including I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! which is back on our screens for its 23rd series.The dynamic duo of Ant and Dec have bagged the Best Presenter award an impressive 22 times at the National Television Awards, with Ant saying they'll only stop hosting when the 'viewers want them to'.

Declan Donnelly, one half of the famous duo Ant and Dec, has had his fair share of romantic ups and downs before finding true love with his wife, Ali Astall. Before their romance blossomed, Dec was linked to several well-known faces in the entertainment industry, including a Grange Hill star and a Sky News broadcaster. Dec's first serious relationship was with Clare Buckfield, an actress known for her roles in 2point4 Children and CBBC's Grange Hill.They parted ways in 2003, citing busy schedules as the reason, but Dec didn't rule out getting back together at the time.

I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is finally back on our TV screens for its 23rd series, with 10 new celebrities heading to Australia to compete in challenges and hopefully be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the hosts of I'm A Celebrity, made a cheeky joke about Nigel Farage just minutes into the show, which launched on Sunday, 19 November. Dec said: "There's the man who's got everyone talking. Nigel Farage.

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is only a matter of days away now from returning to our screens next weeks as Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly welcome a batch of fresh-faced celebs into the Australian jungle.

Ten celebrities have embarked on the experience of a lifetime on this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, as three celebrities have now been dropped into the outback, four celebrities have met on the very top of an imposing skyscraper, and three celebrities took on the iconic skydive. Geordie duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly return as hosts ready to challenge the celebrities to feats of bravery and gory bushtucker trials.The hit ITV show returns to the Australian jungle with a high-profile line-up of contestants, including politician Nigel Farage and Jamie Lynn Spears – sister of pop star Britney.

I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin was surprised by his presenting partner and best friend Dec Donnelly for his 48th birthday in Australia ahead of the new series of the show. Dec sweetly brought in a cake for him which he joked was all the way from the UK and said: "He's finally caught me up, two months younger than me. Now here he is, the same age as me, 29 today!" Ant hoped he was getting a fruitcake, which he loves, but cut into the sponge and realised it was chocolate.