I'm A Celebrity 2021 lineup: Frankie Bridge tipped to WIN & 'trouble' predicted for Richard Madeley as show reveals cast
NEW I'm A Celebrity star Frankie Bridge has revealed the one thing about the show she's most worried about.
The Saturdays popstar, 32, made her confession ahead of her entry into Wales' spooky Gwrych Castle this weekend.
She revealed that the show trials are her "idea of hell" and she is "scared of most things" – but that's exactly why she signed up.
Her candid revelations of her phobias may have been poorly-timed, after it was revealed fans can already vote for ITV stars to tackle the stomach-churning challenges a week before she show launch – potentially opening her up to a slew of votes.
As she sticks out her pre-show isolation period away from husband Wayne Bridge and their two kids, Frankie said: "I think people will be surprised to see me doing I’m A Celebrity and I am scared of most things, but I really want to push myself.
“I’m scared of rats, I am a fussy eater and I have a bit of a phobia of ketchup, so a pint of penis terrifies me! Any of the eating challenges will be my idea of hell.
"I also hate spiders in my own home, being trapped in small spaces is a big thing for me and pretty much all of that is likely to happen which makes me go, ‘Why the hell are you doing it?’
"And so that is exactly why I am doing it!”
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- Joseph Gamp
Giovanna Fletcher crowned Queen of the Castle in 2020
Giovanna Fletcher was crowned the Queen of the Castle beating Radio 1 DJ Jordan North and TV star Vernon Kay – exactly as Sun readers predicted!
Fans of the show were thrilled that the popular series still went ahead, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead of the Aussie jungle, the stars were staying in Gwrych Castle – meaning last year’s winner was crowned Queen of the Castle (instead of Queen of the Jungle).
- Joseph Gamp
Susanna Reid predicts trouble ahead for Richard Madeley
SUSANNA Reid predicted trouble ahead for Richard Madeley after seeing part of his I'm A Celebrity uniform on Good Morning Britain today.
Richard appeared in a pre-recorded video from isolation in Wales after The Sun revealed he had signed up to the ITV show.
The presenter, 65, said he had been isolating for 10 days in a cottage near the castle ruins and he also showed off his new boots.
He said: "I've been in quarantine for about 10 days now, and if any of you have been in quarantine my god it's boring, I mean I'd welcome any trial just for something to do.
"It's very pretty though, I'm on a Welsh farm, nice views and all the rest of it but I just want to get started."
Spinning the camera around, he added: "They've given us some of the costume that we've got to wear in the castle.
"Why we have to wear jungle boots in the castle I can't guess, unless it's to keep the rats out."
After seeing the clip Susanna, 50, said: "Huge good luck to you Richard! Madeley for the win!"
- Joseph Gamp
When will the show start?
ITV’s flagship reality show will welcome a new line-up of stars into Gwrych Castle in Wales.
The first episode will air on Sunday, 21 November.
That means I’m A Celeb fans don’t have long to wait until Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, the celebs and Bushtucker Trials return.
- Joseph Gamp
Saturday's star favourite to win IAC 2021
Saturdays star Frankie Bridge has been named as the early favourite to win I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Bookmakers Betfair and Ladbrokes are offering odds of 4/1 on the pop singer, who was also a member of S Club 8, being crowned Queen of the Castle.
The 32-year-old is taking part after her husband, former footballer Wayne, competed on the show in Australia in 2016.
Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson is in second place with both companies offering odds of 9/2 on him winning the forthcoming 2021 series.
It comes after ITV unveiled the names of the 10 famous faces heading to Gwrych Castle near Abergele in North Wales after signing up for the show.
Gregson and EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt have not been confirmed as competing but are rumoured to be joining the cast to complete the usual 12-strong line-up.
- Joseph Gamp
How long did Adam Woodyatt play Ian Beale in Eastenders for?
The 52-year-old debuted in EastEnders’ first-ever episode in 1985 and has since become the soap’s longest-serving cast member.
For his role as Ian Beale, Adam has portrayed everything from loan shark to property tycoon, been married four times and has won five British Soap Awards..
Despite appearing in over 2,000 episodes, Adam revealed he hates getting a famous “duff, duff, duff” moment on the show because he has to stand “like a lemon”.
- Joseph Gamp
Who is Adam Woodyatt?
Adam Brinley Woodyatt was born on June 28, 1968, and first acted in BBC children’s drama The Baker Street Boys before starring in the now iconic role of Ian Beale.
After he appeared in The Baker Street Boys, Adam briefly put his acting career on hiatus and worked as a butcher in Wales before he returned to the screen for EastEnders.
In 2013, his longevity was honoured at the British Soap Awards, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his portrayal of infamous character Ian Beale.
However, it’s been reported that Woodyatt is ready to leave the show behind for good and is hoping his stint in the I’m A Celeb jungle will launch a whole new chapter in his career.
- Joseph Gamp
Frankie Bridge FAVOURITE to win I'm A Celebrity after line-up confirmation
FRANKIE BRIDGE WILL HEAD TO Gwrych Castle as the early favourite with Ladbrokes to win the next series of I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.
After the official line-up was confirmed by I'm A Celebrity chiefs on Monday night, the bookies have revealed it's pop star Frankie who heads the betting as things stand at 4/1.
Elsewhere, Simon Gregson remains second-favourite at 9/2, with rumours suggesting him and Adam Woodyatt (6/1) will head into the camp at a later date.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Frankie Bridge has said she can see herself quitting, but the odds tell a completely different story, with punters seemingly convinced at this point that she's the one to beat."
- Milica Cosic
Inside the I’m A Celebrity quarantine
I'M A Celebrity star DJ Locksmith has revealed a glimpse of his quarantine accommodation ahead of the show launch next week.
He has been posting on social media since heading into isolation on Saturday to ensure he is Covid-free when he enters Gwrych Castle on November 21st.
DJ Locksmith, 34, from the drum and bass group Rudimental is a reserve celeb, there to replace anyone who drops out.
He appeared to confirm he'd signed up when a fan asked him on Instagram: "Are you in isolation for I'm A Celebrity?"
The producer wrote back on a video of him dancing in a cowboy hat – in a nod to the show's Australian roots: "No, just finding myself."
Contestants are required to quarantine for two weeks ahead of the series, which has moved to Wales from the Australian jungle because of Covid.
And their quarantine digs are far more luxurious than the grim castle camp.
- Milica Cosic
I’m A Celebrity castle surrounded by top-level security
I'M A Celebrity bosses have hired top-level security guards who work around the clock to stop intruders.
Locals say they've already spotted guards in uniform and night goggles patrolling the castle walls and surrounding woodland.
Mayor Alan Hunter, 63, said: 'There is a lot of security at the castle.
"And these are not your normal security that you find at your supermarket.
"These are serious people. But they are just a deterrent as people are curious."
Dog walker Richard Hughes, 27, said: 'I went walking near the castle and it was sealed off with fences.""There is security. The rumour is that some of them are ex-SAS. I have heard they have night vision goggles for the woods," they added to MailOnline.
- Milica Cosic
Who is Naughty Boy?
Naughty Boy, real name Shahid Khan is a producer, musician and rapper of Pakistani descent from Watford.
He initially went to London Guildhall University to study Business and Marketing but he dropped out during his first term.
In 2007 he won £40,000 on Deal Or No Deal and used the money to set up a recording studio in his parents' garden shed.
He went on to get a three year contract with Sony ATV and worked on two hit tracks – Chipmunk's Diamond Rings and Wiley's Never Be Your Woman which both feature Emeli Sandé.
The musician has a reported net worth of £2.2M.
- Milica Cosic
Celebs could face adverse weather conditions
TV survival guru Bear Grylls previously told The Sun that the celebs in camp could face adverse weather conditions including heavy rain, strong winds and even snow.
He said: "The bad weather in Wales will be brutal. Contestants should not underestimate it. You get persistent wind and rain and that makes people cold fast."
- Milica Cosic
Inside the new I’m A Celeb set with looming towers
I'M A Celebrity's new set is taking shape with just days to go until the show returns – and we can reveal what's in store for the celebs.
The stars taking part in this year's series – set in Grwych Castle in Wales and hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly – will definitely be put through their paces, with terrifying challenges and even punishment for those caught misbehaving.
Add in the gruesome eating challenges, which last year saw Vernon Kay chowing down on sheep's brain, and the typical UK weather, and it's safe to say this is definitely no holiday camp.
- Edge challenge
- Cells for misbehaving stars
- 'Black box' trial cabin
- More doom and gloom
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Raking it in
The Sun revealed Richard is said to have agreed a contract worth an estimated £200,000 to head into Gwrych Castle near Abergele, North Wales.
The dad of two is no stranger to I’m A Celeb. He flew to Oz in 2019 to support contestant and former rugby star James Haskell, 36, who is married to Richard’s daughter, Chloe, 34.
That year, he also appeared on I’m A Celeb’s ITV2 spin-off Extra Camp.
He proved braver than boxer Amir Khan, 34, in a “Critter-cal Rescue” trial in a giant termites nest. He collected every key while Amir screamed when he grabbed a live snake.
Bookies odds
Bookmakers William Hill have placed him at the very top of line-up for who will be voted by the public to do the first grim trial of the 2021 series.
The Saturdays' Frankie Bridge and Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson and are in a close second and third place.
The bookmakers have placed the host at odds of 2-1, with Simon and Frankie at 9-2.
Richard Madeley ‘will be first to do Bushtucker Trial’
The Richard and Judy star is among the most coveted of the group and popular with viewers thanks to his recent TV comeback on Good Morning Britain.
A source told The Sun: "Richard’s been asked year after year but the timing has never been right. But now, finally, he’s said ‘Yes’.
"He’s a favourite with ITV execs. He’s brilliant off and on screen so it seemed as good a time as any to throw caution to the wind and eat animal bits.
"He’s a fantastic coup and a nailed-on fan favourite. Once you wind him up, off he goes — he will make for castle gold."Now, bookmakers William Hill have placed him at the very top of line-up for who will be voted by the public to do the first grim trial of the 2021 series.
- Milica Cosic
Frankie’s keeping it in the family
Higher singer Frankie is set to follow in the footsteps of husband Wayne on the show.
The singer-turned-TV star, a regular on Loose Women, is taking part after ITV chiefs are said to have offered her a bumper deal.
Former Chelsea footballer Wayne, 41, finished fifth in 2016, but was ticked off by Frankie for talking about their sex life.
Now he will be the one watching from home with their sons Parker, eight, and Carter, six, as Frankie sits around the campfire.
The series, which once again won’t be Down Under, returns on Sunday November 21.
- Milica Cosic
Frankie Bridge: ‘I’m A Celebrity’s stomach-churning eating tasks are my idea of HELL’
I'M A Celebrity star Frankie Bridge has told how the show trials are her "idea of hell" and she is "scared of most things" – but that's exactly why she signed up.
The Saturdays popstar, 32, made her confession ahead of her entry into Wales' spooky Gwrych Castle this weekend.
Frankie said: "I think people will be surprised to see me doing I’m A Celebrity and I am scared of most things, but I really want to push myself.
“I’m scared of rats, I am a fussy eater and I have a bit of a phobia of ketchup, so a pint of penis terrifies me! Any of the eating challenges will be my idea of hell.
"I also hate spiders in my own home, being trapped in small spaces is a big thing for me and pretty much all of that is likely to happen which makes me go, ‘Why the hell are you doing it?’
"And so that is exactly why I am doing it!”
- Milica Cosic
What is the prize for winning I'm A Celebrity?
ITV don't pay out prize money for the winner of I'm A Celeb.
Instead they agree a fee to be paid to each of the celebs before they enter the jungle – or castle.
However, popular contestants have gone on to make much more money after the show has ended.
- Milica Cosic
Back to the castle
I’m A Celebrity bosses have been forced to cancel plans for the show to return to Australia, and the 2021 stars will now go to Gwrych Castle.
The U-turn decision was announced on August 2, 2021, following crunch talks after fears Australia could shut its borders because of the ongoing pandemic.
Celebrities booked for the 2021 series had previously been told that they should pack their bags for Australia – but now will be heading for Wales instead.In January 2021 The Sun revealed how ITV bosses had secured the castle again just in case the jungle couldn't go ahead.
- Milica Cosic
Explained: Who else was in I’m A Celebrity 2020?
As well as Giovanna, Jordan and Vernon, nine other celebs were voted off the show in 2020, and they were:
- Ninth to leave – Shane Richie, 56.
- Seventh and eighth to leave – AJ Pritchard, 26, and Mo Farah, 37.
- Fifth and sixth to leave – Jessica Plummer, 28, and Russell Watson, 54.
- Third and fourth to leave – Beverley Callard, 63, and Victoria Derbyshire, 52.
- Second to leave – West End Star Ruthie Henshall, 53.
- First to leave – Paralympian Hollie Arnold, 26.
Recap: Who won I'm A Celebrity 2020?
Giovanna Fletcher was crowned the Queen of the Castle beating Radio 1 DJ Jordan North and TV star Vernon Kay – exactly as Sun readers predicted!
Fans of the show were thrilled that the popular series still went ahead, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead of the Aussie jungle, the stars were staying in Gwrych Castle – meaning last year's winner was crowned Queen of the Castle (instead of Queen of the Jungle).
- Milica Cosic
When does I'm A Celebrity 2021 start?
ITV's flagship reality show will welcome a new line-up of stars into Gwrych Castle in Wales on Sunday, 21 November.
That means I'm A Celeb fans don't have long to wait until Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, the celebs and Bushtucker Trials return.
- Milica Cosic
DJ Locksmith in isolation
Rudimental's Locksmith has also gone into isolation and will be a stand by celebrity should one of the other stars drop out prematurely.
DJ Locksmith previously impressed on Celebrity SAS, so surviving the castle should be a piece of cake for him.
The 34-year-old, real name Leon Rolle, is best known for being a member of UK dance four-piece Rudimental which originated from Hackney.
He hit headlines on SAS after former footballer John Fashanu put him in a headlock and started chocking him during a row.
DJ Locksmith had branded him the weakest in the group and the pair had to be pulled apart by the instructors.
- Milica Cosic
I’m A Celebrity reveals twist
I'M A Celebrity fans hold the power a week before the series starts as ITV open the voting for telly's most gruesome tasks.
The broadcaster has kick-started the polls for the gripping reality series, again set in Wales' Gwrych Castle, with viewers now able to select their Bushtucker Trial target before they have even appeared on screen.
This year, I'm A Celebrity's following will be able to place a whopping five votes for free on the show's app.
It comes in contrast to previous years, where ITV viewers have been able to watch the contestants enter camp during the first episode prior to selecting their victim.
Yet votes close today at 8pm – so there's not long to go.
- Milica Cosic
New stars open up
Former Newcastle and Spurs winger David wants to make things tasty when they join hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly at Gwrych Castle, North Wales.
The Frenchman, 54, joked: “I will be hoping to add some garlic and rosemary to the food.
“And rice and beans is perfect as I’ve put on six kilos over the past three months and I think it will be interesting to see if I can lose it in three.”
Telly veteran Richard Madeley, 65, admitted: “I don’t like heights and what bothers me the most is the route into the castle. Maybe I will have to walk a plank.”
At 78, Dame Arlene Phillips is the ITV show’s oldest contestant yet.
But the veteran choreographer laughed: “I’m always the oldest!”
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