Declan Donnelly has reportedly purchased property next door to his stunning mansion in West London.
08.12.2023 - 18:47 / ok.co.uk
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.
The 48 year old star has a surprising link to eliminated camp-mate Nick Pickard, with the pair having known each other for a number of years thanks to some mutual acquaintances. Here, we take a closer look at that connection… Long before Geordie born presenter Dec tied the knot with his wife Ali Astall in 2014, the star had previously dated actress Clare Buckfield for a decade between 1993 and 2003, an actress that it turns out had starred alongside Nick’s brother for a number of years on our TV screens! Clare, 47, is best known to fans for playing Natasha Stevens in CBBC series Grange Hill - but it was her starring role in BBC sitcom 2point4 Children as Jenny Porter which saw her first cross paths with Nick’s brother John Pickard as he too starred on the same show as David Porter, her on-screen sibling.
The show ran for eight years in total between 1991 and 1999, and became a big hit with audiences both in the UK and overseas for it’s irreverent (and often tongue-in-cheek) look at modern family life. Interestingly, Nick’s brother also starred alongside his famous sibling in Hollyoaks playing the on-screen brother of Nick’s character Tony Hutchinson, who in the soap is named Dominic Reilly.
Declan Donnelly has reportedly purchased property next door to his stunning mansion in West London.
Declan Donnelly has solved the problem of an "eyesore" neighbouring property, opting to purchase and renovate the additional home. The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! host and his wife Ali Astall have spent a fortune transforming their house into their dream home which is thought to now be worth a whopping £7million, however their view had been runied by a diliapitated property next door.
Josie Gibson has been supported by her former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! co-star Jamie Lynn Spears, as she made a triumphant return back to British TV.This Morning star Josie, 38, was back on our screens on Monday, 18 December, as she got a hero's welcome from her co-presenter Craig Doyle and the rest of the This Morning crew. Taking to her Instagram a day later, Josie posted a snap of herself wearing a cream long-sleeved top and sparkly silver skirt.
Cat Deeley has been on TV for as long as we can remember from her early days presenting Fame Academy to taking her talents Stateside.Throughout her more than 20-year TV career, it's no wonder Cat has secured herself an impressive net worth. The TV star, 47, is so in demand that she has even turned down an offer to present This Morning full-time, according to reports. It is said that ITV are "gutted" over the rejection with bosses "tearing their hair out" after Cat chose to return to America to host So You Think You Can Dance instead.
I'm A Celebrity runner-up Tony Bellew has fuelled rumours of a cast feud after posting a cryptic video about "fake friends" to his Instagram Stories. Boxer Tony, 41, came second to best pal campmate Sam Thompson, but while the pair appear keen to continue their bromance back in the UK, some of their co-stars are not thought to be getting on so well. On Thursday, Tony shared a clip on his Instagram Stories of a US man on a sweary rant about navigating friendships and working out who really cares about you.
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.
Strictly star Zara McDermott is rumoured to be in a secret feud with boyfriend Sam Thompson's fellow I'm a Celebrity campmates after the 26-year-old snubbed all of them bar one on social media.
As the 2023 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! came to a close at the weekend, this year's celebrities have been spotted beaming from ear to ear as they packed up their bags in Australia and set off on their long journey back to the UK. Former boxing champ Tony Bellew was snapped at Brisbane Airport, along with Nick Pickard and Fred Sirieix, just days after Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson was crowned king of the jungle.
Furious I’m a Celebrity fans have vowed to stop watching the show, after yet another contestant was eliminated before controversial politician Nigel Farage. Danielle Harold became the fifth contestant to be eliminated from the show on Thursday evening (7 December), as she followed hot on the heels of former campmates Nick Pickard, Fred Sirieix, Nella Rose and Frankie Dettori, who were all voted out of the show this week.
Some I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! fans expected Danielle Harold to leave the show ahead of her elimination - because of a four-year curse. The former EastEnders actress, 31, became the fifth contestant to be voted out of the jungle on Thursday night.
EastEnders star Danielle Harold has revealed her unlikely link to telly chef Jamie Oliver. On Thursday night's episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, Danielle spoke about how she got her role playing Lola Pearce on EastEnders, which won her a British Soap Award following her fatal brain tumour storyline.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here viewers think they have spotted the reason for Danielle Harold's exit because of a 'jungle curse'. The former EastEnders actress became the fifth contestant to be voted out of the Australian jungle with just days to go until the final on Sunday (December 10).
Rochelle Humes has been caught secretly mocking her husband Marvin Humes as she watched his latest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here scenes in Australia. The This Morning star made it Down Under earlier this week after having to jet the other side of the world after the other campmates' friends and family.
Josie Gibson narrowly escaped being eliminated from the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! camp during the show's fourth live elimination, as she was revealed to be 'at risk' of leaving.The ITV presenter, 38, was told by hosts Ant and Dec that it 'might be' her who was leaving, before they revealed it was actually Nick Pickard's time to say his goodbyes. Many viewers were left shocked that Josie, who was favourite to win by bookmakers last week, was in the bottom two out of the camp. One fan even tweeted: "How was Josie in the bottom two? I was just thinking about how it’s going to be her and Sam in the final two.
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.
Jamie Lynn Spears has decided to leave I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! After a rocky few days in the camp, and becoming emotional in the latest instalment, the 32 year old American actress and singer has now exited the show "on medical grounds". It has been confirmed she left camp in the early hours of Thursday morning in Australia.
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.