Declan Donnelly loved-up on date with wife Ali as they sip wine before I'm A Celeb

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.

BBC presenter Chris Packham has hit out at rival network ITV for its continued use of animals in I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, as he took to social media to urge the network to reconsider its “abuse of animals for entertainment.” In an emotive post shared on social media, the BBC Springwatch presenter called on Ant and Dec to announce there would be “no more abuse of animals for entertainment” from 2024 on the show while accusing the series of lacking a "fundamental respect for life”. Describing the situation as as a “grotesque blot” on their reputations, Chris highlighted how the show was contributing to the current environmental crisis, while also drawing attention to the “perceived disregard for animal welfare.” In response to the claims, ITV issued a response, which was read out live from Australia on Good Morning Britain and downplayed the concerns raised by the presenter.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! fans will know him best for being one half of the cheeky Geordie duo that present the show, but away form our screens Declan Donnelly lives a very different private life that is worlds away from his cheeky on screen persona.The 49 year old star, who first shot to fame on Byker Grove all the way back in 1990, is the youngest of seven siblings, with all of his family preferring to remain out of the spotlight following his older brother Dermott’s death in in 2022. Dermott, a prominent Catholic priest based in County Durham, sadly died at the age of 55 in July 2022, after he unexpectedly collapsed.

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.

We're still only a few days into the new series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here but viewers have shared two specific demands for show bosses. The hit ITV reality show returns to screens on Sunday (November 19) for series 23 with Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly back as hots.

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.

He's used to being on stage in front of thousands but how will Marvin Humes fare when he's faced with creepy crawlies and stomach-churning Bushtucker trials? He is one of the ten new famous faces who will be swapping their usual luxuries for camp life in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! host Declan Donnelly has been spotted out for dinner with his wife, Ali Astall and their son, Jack, just hours before the show's return.The hit reality programme returns to ITV tonight, but before that, Dec made time for his family and enjoyed a fish and chips dinner. Dec, 48, cut a relaxed figure wearing a white polo shirt and a pair of dark shorts as he pushed his son in his pram.

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.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here has given a first-look at the first three celebrity arrivals in camp as they're left stranded in the Australian outback. The hit ITV reality show returns to screens on Sunday (November 19) with Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly back as hosts.

Dec Donnelly is settling into life Down Under ahead of I'm A Celeb as he was spotted leaving a fitness centre after completing a yoga session earlier this week. The 48 year old TV presenter is making the most of his free time before the return of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on Sunday, 19 November.The TV icon appeared in high spirits after his workout as he stepped out into the Australian sunshine with a huge smile on his face.

The official I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! line-up has been announced for 2023, with one famous face from Made in Chelsea making an appearance among the star-studded group.

K.J. Yossman Jamie Lynn Spears is headed to the jungle. The actor and little sister of Britney has been announced as a castmember on the latest season of U.K.

Dec Donnelly is enjoying family life Down Under as he was spotted enjoying a day at the beach with his wife, Ali Astall, and their two children.The 48 year old TV presenter is making the most of his free time before the return of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on Sunday, 19 November. On his beach day with Ali and their children, Isla, five and Jack, one, Dec looked happy and relaxed as he frolicked on the sand, wearing a pair of navy blue swimming shorts with different-coloured turtles printed on them, as he also donned a dark blue t-shirt.

Two popular ITV celebrity competition shows are joining forces to host a one-off special. For one night only, A-listers will take part in an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! themed version of the Masked Singer.