I’m A Celebrity campmates Frankie Bridge and Adam Woodyatt were among celebrities seen returning to Gwrych Castle on Tuesday, after being evacuated due to Storm Arwen.
After storm chaos forced them to evacuate, the stars could be seen getting out of their vehicles. They looked much cleaner after taking a hot shower and changing into clean clothes.
But, the snowstorm that is forecast for the future could mean the stars’ return to camp may be delayed as severe weather threatens the show.
Arrivals: I’m A Celebrity campmates Frankie Bridge and Adam Woodyatt were seen returning to Gwrych Castle on Tuesday, after being evacuated due to Storm Arwen
Stars’ returns appeared to have been filmed before Tuesday night’s ITV broadcast, which will mark the return of the ITV program’s first airing since last Wednesday.
Frankie was 32 years old and once more in her uniform from camp, consisting of a blue jacket with red pants, as she returned to the castle.
Adam (53 years old) was among the returning campers and could also be seen in his Lord’s Costume, which is an indication of his status at present.
Heading back: The celebrities were seen getting out of vehicles after storm chaos meant they had to evaculate the site – looking much cleaner than when they left
Uh oh! But a snowstorm is forecast for the future, meaning that celebrities may not return to their camp in time.
Here she is. Frankie was 32 years old and returned to her castle lifestyle in her original camp uniform. It consisted of a red jacket with trousers, as well as a blue jacket.
After the hurricane passed, the celebrities were re-located to isolated cottages near the location by a convoy of vehicles.
ITV had to suspend filming three days due to the severe weather. The wind and rain created technical problems on-set.
On Monday, insiders told the Sun that the the storm had cost the show £1million in damages, due to breakages, staffingcosts and loss of advertising revenue.
Absolute safety! Arlene Phillips returned to camp wearing her uniform
Back better than ever: Kadeena Cox and Louise Minchin have also returned to camp
It’s full! Danny Miller returned to the camp
David Ginola has returned to the show after being released from quarantine
Declan Donnelly, the host of Tuesday’s This Morning explained to viewers how celebs kept their camp routines even when they were isolated.
He explained that the castle has been home for about a week. The three of them have bonded deeply. They were so sad to have to go they pleaded with their hosts for them all back.
Arlene took Arlene’s sleeping bag, as she was sleeping well. Danny Miller has been sleeping on the ground since he isn’t comfortable in his bed. They are raring to return in and take on the challenge.
Stay warm Simon Greggson wrapped himself in a beige padded jacket
Arrivals: Celebs including Snoochie Shy looked much fresher as they returned to camp
Filming: The crew captured Naughty Boy’s return at camp.
Last week Frankie begged producers to let her wash her knickers because they had begun to smell of ‘fish guts and offal’.
Ant McPartlin was with Dec when he appeared from his cottage, Wales. He revealed that she had brought her undergarments to give them a freshen up.
Admitting they were ‘gutted’ that the storm caused the show to come off air, the duo revealed that only the castle itself remained unaffected as the storm ripped through marquees and tents.
He was on his way! David was joined on his journey by a member of the crew in a mask.
Elegant arrival: Guests said farewell to luxury as they arrived at camp
Castle grounds. Crew surround the castle during the arrival of the celebs
According to them, they received a Friday call to say that they needed to get to site quickly because we pre-recorded the show to make sure it was safe in case of a satellite down.
Dec said to Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, and Phillip Schofield that the winds had damaged the tent base. This made the site unsafe.
“No one was allowed to return on the site. It was our only choice to end the show. It was just too much.
“We had no choice but to send the celebs back to quarantine. This has been quite an upheaval for the past week.
Louise was dropped off in a dark car
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Ant stated, “They worked around the clock.”
“The castle, the only thing truly fine is it. It was only because they were not meant to be there that we removed the stars.
They have no phone, internet or Internet access and live in isolation – exactly how they like it.
He said, “They were completely gutted to go. Arlene grabbed her sleeping bag. Danny has been sleeping on the ground because it’s uncomfortable in his bed.
Arrival: Arlene made it up the hill towards the castle
View: After the storm, the castle grounds were once more still.
Convoy: A convoy of cars was seen driving uphill towards the castle
“They have done it for a week and want to experience the whole thing again.”
Ant explained that crew members are worried because of the rumored onset of more severe weather.
He stated, “There’s a slight concern because I believe there’s more poor weather coming next week.
“But, it’s temperatures dropping and possibly a little snow or frost. That’s why I believe we can handle it. “Touch wood, touch wood.”
The King of Camp! David took over the camp
Dec continued, “We would never achieve this in Australia.”
Ant crossed his fingers as he said, “Let us not speak too quickly but let’s still hope that we get back to now.”
Prayers for more freak weather might be in the offing from the beleaguered contestants as the hosts wasted no time in introducing their latest critter infested challenge.
Arlene Phillips, Kadeena and Kadeena are faced with the prospect of losing their meals after spending a weekend at the camp in central heat isolation.
The new teaser shows them trapped in a race against the clock as they try to navigate every star using a narrow rack under a bed, while being surrounded by snakes.
Arlene on Strictly is a cool star, but Kadeena the athlete seems less calm when one of these reptiles touches her leg.
Ant and Dec previously detailed how the stars found life outside the castle – after they were removed from camp due to Storm Arwen.
Here we go again: Campmates were seen in Gwrych Castle for the first time on Tuesday after Storm Arwen battered the historic north Wales site and halted production for three days.
Getting stuck in: Arlene Phillips and Kadeena Cox join forces for the ominously named Bed Chamber Of Chills
Awkward: A new teaser finds them caught in a race against time as they attempt to navigate each star from a winding rack beneath a bed while surrounded by snakes
The hit ITV show was pulled off-air for three nights due to damage caused by the storm – with the celebrities forced back into quarantine after a week in Gwrych Castle, due to safety fears. They have now returned to camp.
Appearing on Tuesday’s This Morning, ahead of the show’s return to screen this evening, the presenters said some of the stars had difficulty readjusting to normal life and had even taken to sleeping on the floor.
Discussing the damage to camp, Ant said: ‘The only reason they took the celebrities out of there was because we felt it was mean keeping them in there when we can’t film them, we can’t do trials with them.
Nightmare: The task proves difficult for the pair as they try and win much needed meals for their camp on Tuesday evening
Back on: I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Declan detailed how the stars found life outside the castle – after they were removed from camp due to Storm Arwen – as they appeared on Tuesday’s This Morning
‘We took them into quarantine and it’s like how it was before the show, no phones, no internet, they’re cut off from the world.
Dec added: ‘They’d been in there the best part of a week and had bonded and were gutted to leave.
‘Arlene (Phillips) took her sleeping bag to her digs. Danny (Miller) has been sleeping on the floor because he’s not comfortable on the bed. They’re raring to get back in because they want the full experience.
Get me back in there! Due to storm damage, the ITV hit show was unable to air for three nights. The celebrities were placed in quarantine following a week at Gwrych Castle. They have now returned to camp (pictured last week)
Disaster: The ITV show’s producers has said it was ‘the worst case scenario’ to lose three episodes of the money-making series and are devastated that the relentless weather conditions have destroyed valuable equipment
‘They were absolutely gutted to leave and were like, ‘Just get us back in as soon as you can.’
A cheeky Ant added: ‘Although Frankie (Bridge) did take all her knickers to wash in the sink because they smell. I hear these things.’
Discussing the extent of the damage, Dec said: ‘Sure enough the storm started coming in so we pre-recorded the show and went home.
‘We came back to our cottages and could hear the winds howling and knew it was rough. Then we got a call on Saturday morning saying the wind had pretty much destroyed the tech base.
‘The site was unsafe, no one was allowed back on site. There was no choice but to just pull the show over the weekend which we were just gutted about. The celebrities had to come out and go back into quarantine.
‘The production team have been brilliant in getting the celebs back in so we can start the show again. It’s been a monumental effort on everyone’s part.’
Horror: Discussing the damage to camp, Ant said: ‘The only reason they took the celebrities out of there was because we felt it was mean keeping them in there when we can’t film them, we can’t do trials with them
Struggling to adjust: The hosts said: Arlene Phillips took her sleeping bag with her to her digs. Danny (Miller) has been sleeping on the floor because he’s not comfortable on the bed’
In the wake of the storm, fears were sparked that this year’s series would be axed, and Ant said: ‘They could have quite easily said there’s too much damage done to the production base and we won’t be able to get back on the air but they’ve worked round the clock.’
The 2021 series has been plagued by drama, including the departure of much-hyped contestant Richard Madeley – who was forced to quit the castle after falling ill and breaking the show’s Covid secure bubble with a hospital visit.
Dec said: ‘We tried to get him for so long and every year we were badgering him to do it and this year he finally said yes and unfortunately had a funny turn and had to come out. That was really frustrating.
‘Physically, he was fine to do it but it was just it had broken the restrictions which was so frustrating.
Ant then said: ‘It’s a slight worry because there’s more bad weather coming next week. A bit of snow and a bit of frost, I think we can cope with that, fingers crossed.
Campmate: An irritated Ant commented: “Frankie Bridge did not take her whole knickers and wash them in the sink, because they smell.” They sound like these to me.
It’s been difficult. It’s great to be back on TV tonight.
Dec responded, “We never get this here in Australia!””The celebs will be returning to camp tonight, and they’ll film a trial. Then we can resume normal business.
Former campmate AJ Pritchard also claimed Tuesday that celebrities had been in a spa retreat, eating as much as possible’ during quarantine.
Former Strictly star and presenter of the 2020 series said:
Imagine you are going in to the cold inside the castle knowing that you will face trials.
They’ll eat all they want and then get hot again.
This comes as I’m A Celebrity bosses described the damage caused by Storm Arwen a ‘£1million disaster’ as the show was kept off air for its third night running on Monday.
Producers of ITV’s series, Money-Making Series: Three episodes lost. They were devastated by the destruction caused by the weather.
This seven-figure amount was also caused by advertising revenues lost and staffing expenses. Team members worked around the clock in an effort to solve the problems.
Unprecedented:This comes as I’m A Celebrity bosses described the damage caused by Storm Arwen a ‘£1million disaster’ as the show was kept off air for its third night running on Monday
The Sun received this report from a source: “It was a nightmare weekend.”
“Some expensive equipment was severely damaged by the storm. It wasn’t just a couple of marquees that were blown over.
‘Everyone is working every hour in the sun, and that includes hired help. That also means additional pay. It’s been described on site as the £1million disaster. The last few days have been expensive to say the very least.
Nightmare: In addition to lost advertising revenue, staffing costs and other expenses, the seven-figure figure has seen team members work around the clock trying to fix the problem.
The celebrities evacuated Gwrych Castle after storm Arwen had battered Abergele in Conwy on Saturday
They went back to quarantine after spending two weeks there before entering the camp.
In a new Instagram video on Monday, hosts Ant and Dec reiterated that the I’m A Celebrity team ‘worked around the clock, 24/7, to get the site back up and ready and safe’ ahead of the show’s return on Tuesday November 30.
Upheaval: On Saturday, the celebrities were evacuated from Gwrych Castle on after Storm Arwen battered Abergele, in Conwy
ITV said Monday that their flagship show will not air for the third night following Storm Arwen’s destruction of Gwrych Castle.
A new video was shared by the presenters on Monday. Dec and Dec, who are both 46 years old, chatted with fans in their luxurious Welsh home’s kitchen. We will be back on Tuesday, at 9 o’clock on ITV.
“Hello, and welcome to We’re Celebrities. Get us In There!” Here’s the good news.
Back in business: Ant and Dec have revealed in a new Instagram video that the I’m A Celebrity team ‘worked around the clock, 24/7, to get the site back up and ready and safe’
“The team have worked 24/7 to restore the site and make it safe and secure. We will be back on Tuesday, at 9 o’clock on ITV.
Ant directed Hilariously his attention to a toy castle and figurines sat on Dec’s kitchen counter. [toy]These and castle [toy]Figures pretending to be celebrities again.
This caption was also included with the video: “Good news!” After Storm Arwen’s destruction, our amazing production team has been hard at work to restore the #ImACeleb website. We’ll be back in Castle tomorrow evening (Tuesday 30th Nov) 9pm!
Caption. A caption was added to the clip. It read: “Good News! Amazing team has worked around the clock to bring the #ImACeleb site up again.