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Ruthie Henshall and Russell Watson have reportedly signed up to join a host of stars on this year’s UK-based series I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!
In footage obtained by The Sun, the 53-year-old actress and the 53-year-old tenor were seen arriving for a photo shoot in London on Friday before beginning their two-week isolation period before the start of the filming in Wales.
Among the other names expected to be set for a stint at Gwyrch Castle in Wales are BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire, 52, and Paralympian Hollie Arnold, 26.
Are you going to the castle? West End star Ruthie Henshall was seen arriving for what is believed to be a photoshoot before I’m A Celebrity … Get me out of here! from friday
In the snapshots, all the celebrities were seen emerging from darkened vehicles while donning face masks that partially concealed their identities.
All the stars kept things casual for the apparent photoshoot, where they reportedly tried on their camp uniforms and arrived in comfortable clothing such as sweaters and hoodies.
Coronation Street star Beverley Callard and radio host Vernon Kay were also spotted arriving at the scene, prompting further speculation that they will also be at the castle.
MailOnline has contacted ITV and representatives of Ruthie Henshall, Russell Watson, Hollie Arnold and Victoria Derbyshire to request comment.
Rumored Contestant: Tenor Russell Watson was also spotted, sparking speculation that he’s also in the star-studded lineup.
Ruthie, who has appeared on West End shows like Miss Saigon and Chicago, dated Prince Edward in the 1990s.
A television source told The Sun: ‘Ruthie is a particularly exciting signing for I’m A Celebrity, as viewers will want to see if she spreads any gossip about her relationship with Prince Edward.
“ They will expect her to blurt out some juicy information about her classy ex during intimate and cozy conversations around the campfire. ”
She has spoken openly about their relationship in the past, telling Desert Island Discs in 2008 that she “fell in love with royalty” but that nothing was “more important than the stage.”
New Home: This year’s series will take place at Gwyrch Castle in Wales after the coronavirus pandemic made the popular show impossible to perform in Australia.
Ready to compete? Paralympic athlete Hollie Arnold, 26, was also seen stopping at the London location for filming before isolation for the show.
Ruthie added during the interview: ‘He always made me laugh, I’d say’ I’m going to my boyfriend’s house tonight. ‘ Nobody knew who he was.
Other names previously suggested as in the lineup include former Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard, 25, and EastEnders actress Jessica Plummer, 28.
While on Thursday it was reported that Victoria Derbyshire has signed up for the next series.
The 52-year-old BBC journalist is said to be ‘really looking forward’ to joining the lineup, which will supposedly also include stars like AJ Pritchard and Vernon Kay, according to a report by The Sun.
A source who spoke to the publication stated, “ Victoria is always up for a challenge, so when she approached her for I’m A Celebrity, she jumped at the opportunity.
“ It’s always something that she wanted to do, but because of her family, she never wanted to fly to Australia and be away from them for so long.
“When the show moved to Wales and the opportunity arose, she didn’t want to look at a gift horse in her mouth so she said yes right away.”
While earlier this month, AJ addressed speculation that he is scheduled to appear on the show and claimed that he was looking forward to being on it alongside his brother Curtis.
Exciting: Victoria Derbyshire is another star who is said to have “ signed up to star in ” the first UK-based series I’m A Celeb, it was reported Thursday.
Reports: Actress Beverley Callard, left in her role on Coronation Street, is also in the rumored lineup alongside Vernon Kay, right
During an interview with The Mirror, AJ was asked if he planned to visit Wales soon, as he was being questioned about an appearance by I’m A Celeb.
“We’d love to do I’m A Celebrity together,” AJ said, speaking alongside his brother and fellow professional dancer Curtis.
A source close to AJ confirmed to MailOnline in early October that she will be heading to Gwrych Castle in Abergele as she prepares to star in her first major TV project since hanging up her dancing shoes.
Ready for a challenge: Earlier this month, AJ Pritchard addressed speculation that he is slated to appear on the show and claimed he was looking forward to being on it alongside his brother Curtis.
The source said: ‘AJ is really excited, he can’t wait to get started and for the show to start. It was always his goal to do more television work after leaving Strictly and there is no greater challenge than I’m A Celeb.
“ He is an early riser, he likes his physical condition and he is a dedicated person; he hopes that being a part of the camp will give viewers a chance to get to know him better.
“The only downside is that he will not be participating with Brother Curtis, who he has really enjoyed working with since closing.”
Different points of view – the show will certainly be different as the stars change the interior of Wales in the next series, which will return in November (Ant and Dec in Oz in 2019)
