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I'M A Celeb's Kate Garraway has warned the new stars they will be "utterly misterable" in the Welsh castle for this year's series.

The GMB presenter, 53, had a chat with fellow campmate Roman Kemp on Capital Radio earlier this morning and reminisced about how they found the experience.

Kate Garraway doesn't think that the line-up this year will enjoy what they've got themselves into
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Kate Garraway doesn't think that the line-up this year will enjoy what they've got themselves intoCredit: ITV

The 20th series of the popular ITV show has been relocated to Gwrych Castle in Abergele in North Wales due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

So our favourite celebrities will have to swap their bikinis and sunglasses for some warm thermals and a selection of woolly hats this year.

Kate, who appeared on the show last year alongside Roman, Caitlyn Jenner and Ian Wright, thinks that it won't be any easier just because it's set in the UK this year.

She told Roman and the rest of gang at the radio station: "I think it's going to be utterly miserable for them...

The star admitted that she doesn't think the celebs will have an easy ride this year
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The star admitted that she doesn't think the celebs will have an easy ride this yearCredit: Rex Features
Kate got up to a lot of gruesome tasks during her time in the jungle
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Kate got up to a lot of gruesome tasks during her time in the jungle Credit: Rex Features

"But then, it's meant to be, isn't it?"

The telly favourite is excited to see what I'm A Celebrity 2020 has to offer and can't wait for it to be back on our screens.

She added: "I think it's exactly what we need.

"We've all watched everything, we need some new telly. I can't wait!"

Kate narrowly missed out on the final of last year's show and placed fourth behind Roman, Corrie star Andy Whyment and winner Jacqueline Jossa.

This series will be the first year that the celebs won't be living their best lives in the Aussie jungle
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This series will be the first year that the celebs won't be living their best lives in the Aussie jungleCredit: Rex Features

And hopefully the new series will be able to help take her mind off the current stress that Kate has had surrounding her husband's ill health.

Back in March Derek Drapper was rushed to hospital after testing positive for coronavirus and was admitted to intensive care four days later.

He entered a coma in mid April as his condition deteriorated and then three months later opened his eyes for the first time.

Then in September it was revealed how Derek's six-month Covid battle is now longest in the UK.

Derek was the first person to congratulate Kate at the bridge when she placed fourth on the show last year
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Derek was the first person to congratulate Kate at the bridge when she placed fourth on the show last yearCredit: Rex Features

But things are looking up as it was revealed last month that the former lobbyist has said his first word since the start of his 214-day coronavirus battle — ‘pain’.

The 53-year-old mouthed it as doctors manipulated his body and sobbing Kate watched online.

Speaking about his first words to The Sun, she said: "It’s a case of trying to balance belief, hope, optimism with reality.

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“But we have had a breakthrough which was both amazing yet ­heartbreaking."

Kate Garraway says her kids Darcy and Billy are her 'heroes' as they get her through husband Derek Draper's covid battle

 

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