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I’m A Celebrity 2020 cast: Who is in the line up?
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I’M A CELEBRITY is well underway as stars from sport and entertainment get used to life in the castle.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, I'm A Celeb 2020 has provided a change of scenery for fans and a whole new line-up to spread some joy into homes.
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Who is in the I'm A Celebrity 2020 line up?
ITV officially announced the line-up during I'm A Celebrity... A Jungle Story on Sunday, November 8.
Famous names include Shane Richie, Sir Mo Farah and Vernon Kay, among a host of other stars - as the show kicked off on November 15.
For series 20, the celebrities will be heading to Gwrych Castle instead of the usual Aussie outback.
Here we take you through the stars who are hoping to be crowned either the King or the Queen of the castle.
Beverley Callard
In September 2020, The Sun revealed how Coronation Street star Beverley had signed on to star in the 2020 series.
Bev plays feisty barmaid Liz McDonald in the ITV soap.
Beverley, 63, suddenly disappeared from the soap at the beginning of 2020, later revealing that it was due to a minor hip operation that went disastrously wrong and led to a full hip replacement.
Ahead of her arrival in the castle Beverley said: Snakes, spiders, creepy crawlies, rats - I absolutely hate them all."
Shane Richie
In October 2020, The Sun revealed how soap icon Shane would be going on the show.
Dad-of-five Shane, 56, is best known for his time on EastEnders as lovable rogue Alfie Moon alongside on-screen wife Kat Slater.
As well as being a staple of British TV for nearly three decades, he is also an in-demand panto favourite around Christmas time.
Mo Farah
The Sun were the first to reveal that Olympic hero Sir Mo had signed up to appear on I’m A Celebrity in 2020.
The four-times Olympic gold medallist, 37, is sure to be among the favourites to be crowned King of the Castle as he takes his first strides into reality TV.
Mo first started watching the ITV series a decade ago when one of his sporting heroes, former sprinter Linford Christie, took part.
A telly insider told The Sun: “Mo’s been a big fan of the show for years and was just waiting for the right time in his career to do it.
Vernon Kay
Vernon is said to have signed a staggering £250k deal to appear on I'm A Celebrity 2020.
The 46-year-old star has been approached several times in the past, but ITV bosses have only just managed to sign him up.
Producers are thrilled to have snapped him up for a quarter of a million pounds, with the TV presenter due to appear on the reality show while his wife Tess Daly presents Strictly Come Dancing in the UK.
An insider told : "Everyone’s so pleased to have Vernon on board, he’s a lovely guy, full of down-to-earth northern charm and perfect for the show."
AJ Pritchard
In October 2020, The Sun exclusively revealed that AJ was part of the 2020 line-up.
The dancing pro sensationally quit Strictly in March 2020.
He wouldn't normally be free during the time that I'm A Celeb runs due to his Strictly commitments, but for the 2020 show he is free as a bird.
However on November 7, it was revealed that AJ had tested positive for coronavirus while isolating with girlfriend Abbie Quinnen near the North Wales castle.
Victoria Derbyshire
Victoria was confirmed by The Sun as a 2020 contestant in October 2020, just months after the BBC axed her daily talk show.
The broadcaster, 52, is a well-respected figure in TV.
Victoria had a single mastectomy after a breast cancer diagnosis in 2015.
Jessica Plummer
The Sun confirmed in October 2020, that soap star Jessica would be heading for the Welsh castle.
Jessica joined EastEnders in 2019 as hairdresser Chantelle, and became a fan favourite.
But she was killed on the show by husband Gray in a domestic abuse storyline.
The soap star hopes to repeat the 2019 success of fellow Walford star Jacqueline Jossa.
Jordan North
The Sun exclusively revealed in November 2020, that Radio 1 DJ Jordan North would be heading to the cold castle.
Jordan is affectionately known at the station as “the supply teacher”.
The floppy-haired lad is bound to be a hit with the ladies.
Giovanna Fletcher
In November 2020, The Sun exclusively revealed how I’m A Celebrity bosses have signed up mums’ podcast host Giovanna Fletcher.
The 35-year-old, married to McFly singer Tom, has a big online following.
A source said: “Giovanna is a brilliant signing. She’s incredibly popular on Instagram with mums and has over 1.3million followers.
“She’s moved in famous circles for years. Not only is she best pals with Emma Willis but she’s close to royalty, married to a boyband star and her brother is Mario Falcone from Towie.
"She’s decided the time is right to embrace the limelight.”
Hollie Arnold MBE
The Sun revealed in October 2020, that Hollie would be swapping athletics for the castle.
Hollie, 26, is a record-breaking British parasport javelin athlete.
She competed at the Rio Paralympics in 2016, The London World Championships in 2017 and the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Russell Watson
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Russell Watson was one of two later arrivals, as the tenor made a surprise appearance on Day 4.
The 53-year-old is known for combining operatic and pop styles of music, initially gaining attention for singing at notable sports matches including football's 1999 Champions League Final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
But disaster struck in 2006 when a benign tumour was spotted on his brain - and despite having it removed, it regrew a year later leading to a bleed on his brain.
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Ruthie Henshall
Like Russell Watson, Ruthie Henshall was also joined later on in the show.
Although the 53-year-old has starred in TV shows such as Law & Order and Curb Your Enthusiasm, she is best known for her West End theatre shows.
Among her most famous shows are Billy Elliot, Marguerite and Chicago, while also starring in Cats back in 1987.
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