I’m A Celebrity live has been canceled for the first time in 19 years amid concerns over Storm Arwen

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I’m A Celebrity presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly pre-registered for tonight’s ITV show as the production put in place measures to ensure the safety of celebrities

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The ITV chiefs were forced to cancel their first live show I’m A Celebrity in 19 years as a “precaution” on Storm Arwen.

Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly pre-recorded The Tonight Show with production procedures in place.

The show confirmed that all the celebrities would stay inside the castle, which they confirmed was safe.

An ITV spokesperson told The Mirror: “Tonight I’m a celebrity…get me out of here! It will be broadcast as a pre-recorded show instead of live due to the evolving storm Arwen and the precautionary measures we are putting in place on production.”

“Ant & Dec will be recording their ties early in the evening and it will be shown during tonight’s show. Our celebrities will remain inside the castle which is safe and we have emergency cases to cover all weather scenarios to ensure the safety of our staff.”

Ant and Dec pre-recorded tonight I’m a Celebrity for the first time

It comes just a day after Good Morning Britain host Richard Madley was forced to quit I’m A Celeb after falling ill in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Confirming the news on Instagram, he insisted he was “completely fine” but because he felt unwell for a brief period in the morning, he was taken to hospital as a precaution.

As a result, he broke the Covid bubble and was forced to leave the castle.

Richard Madley had to leave the show on Thursday (

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Richard added that he was “disturbed” by the departure because he thanked everyone for their support during his short run on the show.

He wrote: “Hello everyone!

‘Richard is here – first just to say I’m completely fine. I started feeling unwell for a brief period in the early hours of the morning and was taken to hospital as a precaution. By leaving camp I had broken the Covid bubble’ and as such had to leave the castle and all the wonderful celebrities who Stay in the camp.

“I’m obviously devastated that I’m leaving soon but the safety of all my campers is the number one priority. I’m so excited to watch their journey continue…more so with the hope that I’m somewhere warmer than Gwrych Castle.”

Celebrities have been struggling in the castle this year (

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“Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my short but totally memorable adventure – I’ve made some great friends and honestly had the time of my life.”

An ITV spokesperson told The Mirror: “Our strict coronavirus protocols mean that Richard has unfortunately had to leave the show as he is no longer in the celebrity shape bubble upon entering the castle. He has been a great camper and we thank him for that. Being a part of this series”.

Richard, who is best known for hosting this morning alongside his wife Jodi Finnegan, was one of 12 contestants in this year’s series at Jurish Castle in North Wales.

Korean star Simon Gregson entered Jurich Castle last night (

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It was rumored that Rudimental DJ Locksmith would replace Madeley if he was to leave the show, but ITV has not confirmed that this will happen.

Meanwhile, chiefs’ fears of a camp exodus after the GMB star’s exit have also been reported.

The series is said to be headed into chaos with three stars – Arlene Phillips, Frankie Bridge and Naughty Boy – as they seek medical treatment within days of arriving at Castle Gwrych.

Frankie and Naughty Boy, real name Shahid Khan, was seen rocking the Thursday night show with the Saturdays singer in tears over the engagement.

This is just another surprise for the show, which saw ratings drop by 3 million compared to last year.

*I’m A Celebrity is broadcasting tonight 9pm on ITV

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