Storm Arwen is still causing technical problems in north Wales and the I’m A Celebrity groupmates were REMOVED FROM Gwrych Castle
The remaining stars will individually return to quarantine to ensure they remain covid secure and will only return once the whole production is safely re-established and the weather conditions died down.
It comes after ITV bosses announced that the two live shows on Saturday and Sunday would be scrapped due to the bad weather and replaced with compilation clips looking back at previous series – while they hope normal service will resume next week.

Chaos: I’m A Celebrity’s I’m A Celebrity Campmates were REMOVED FROM Gwrych Castle because Storm Arwen is causing technical problems in north Wales
ITV released the following statement: “While we get the production site back online after experiencing technical problems due to the storm,” they said. They also stated that the celebrity guests had been removed from the castle.
Celebrities will remain in quarantine as before the show, when they were in rural cottages.
This is after the storm disrupted production and forced the cancellation of the program.
Aside from Friday’s program, hosts Ant and Dec prerecorded it for the first time ever in show history after the extreme weather.

Weather: The remaining stars will individually return to quarantine to ensure they remain covid secure and will only return once the whole production is safely re-established
The earlier statement about the cancelled shows said: ‘Owing to technical difficulties caused by extreme weather conditions in the area, there will be no new episodes of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! the weekend of Saturday and Sunday.
Get Me Out Of Here, I’m A Celebrity… will be replaced tonight and tomorrow night in the ITV schedules by compilation shows (voiced by Ant & Dec) featuring best moments from previous series.’
The gale of 70 mph was believed to have knocked out satellites and caused major technical problems for the crew.

Change: It comes after ITV bosses announced that the two live shows on Saturday and Sunday would be scrapped due to the bad weather and replaced with compilation clips looking back at previous series – while they hope normal service will resume next week
Ant & Dec did not present Friday’s episode live for the first time in the show’s 19-year history and filmed their segments earlier in the afternoon ahead of the storm worsening.
While it was possible for things to continue as normal over the weekend, storm Arwen made changes necessary.
Many fans felt devastated when they heard the bad news. They had been looking forward to watching it, while one wrote, “That’s an awful shame. Safety comes first and that’s all that matters!”
Another one said “Noooooooooo stay safe everyone!” One said, “Nooooooo stay safe everybody!” While a third said, “UGH! I HATE WEATHERRR!”

Storm drama: The statement said: ‘Owing to technical difficulties caused by extreme weather conditions in the area, there will be no new episodes of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! This weekend, Saturday and Sunday.





Reaction: Fans were gutted to hear the news after looking forward to tuning in, with one writing: ‘That’s a shame, but safety comes first, and that’s what counts!’
Somebody else said: “Bummer, not on the next two evenings! It was a stupid stormWhile a fifth replied: ‘Stay safe, all we know!
Ant and Dec shared a brief clip at Ant’s Welsh Cottage on Saturday before the compilation show. They said, ‘Hello and Welcome to I’m a Celeb. This is all we can do right now as we are unable to get in site.
“We do not have any live shows for tonight and tomorrow nights. These aren’t scripts, they’re simply bits of paper that we discovered. ITV will have a special tonight on highlights that is voiced by me. Let’s get Saturday dinner take-out and then watch I’m a Celeb. Let’s do it! In my cottage!’

Change: Ant and Dec posted a short clip of themselves at Ant’s Welsh cottage on Saturday ahead of the compilation show and said: ‘Hello and welcome to I’m A Celeb, live from my cottage kitchen, this is the best we can do at the minute as we can’t get into site at the minute’
The storm roared onto the castle, where the 11 stars were huddled.
Production workers and security staff had to ‘run for their lives’ when 70mph winds battered 19th-century Gwrych Castle, North Wales.
Exclusive photos show that the marquees in which Ant and Dec were driven were torn to pieces, with roofs ripped and canopies torn as the gales raged.

Replacement: ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! will be replaced tonight and tomorrow night in the ITV schedules by compilation shows (voiced by Ant & Dec) featuring best moments from previous series’

Nightmare: It was thought that the gale at 70 mph knocked out satellite systems and caused huge technical disruption for the production crew
ITV was extra careful to protect celebrities, but there were still many people on set who felt the effects. ITV broadcast a nightly three-week program.
Urgent checks had initially been made to satellite equipment to ensure that Ant & Dec can resume live broadcasts on Saturday, after Friday night’s live show was cancelled and pre-recorded material used due to storm warnings.
According to a source, it was frightening. People were racing all around to secure their property and fences at the front of castle.
People were literally thrown off their feet. It was a good thing that nobody suffered any serious injuries.

Destruction: As exclusive pictures show, marquees where presenters Ant and Dec are driven into were ripped to shreds

Storm Arwen impact: The roofs were ripped off and canopies torn apart as the gales struck

Safety first: ITV took extra precautions to ensure the celebrities were safe, but the devastation was felt around the set with a three week programme going out nightly
“But it seems like a bomb hit the site today. The marquee roofs are torn and torn, while equipment remains on one side.
It is absolutely devastating. Producers have done a great job in recruiting extra employees and taking additional measures.
Celebs were required to remain separate from all others who are not part of the Anti-Covid Bubble and kept safe as the storm raged.
The castle is surrounded by caravans that house security personnel. Christmas lights were blown to pieces as a result.
On Saturday, urgent clearing up was taking place and repairs will be carried out to the marquees, where Ant & Dec and all others who arrive undergo security checks and asked to disinfect their hands.

Keeping track: Urgent checks had been made to satellite equipment to ensure that Ant & Dec can resume live broadcasts on Saturday, after Friday night’s live show was cancelled and pre-recorded material used due to storm warnings
Other images show how the severe weather affected a large tent that protected several trailers and vans used for the production. Onlookers claim all the non-essential staff were evacuated because of the hazardous conditions.
Bosses were forced to pre-record Friday’s show amid safety concerns for contestants at Gwrych Castle in North Wales, with hosts Ant and Dec recording their segments earlier that afternoon.
The tent roof was shattered in sections, exposing scaffolding and buildings that could be demolished beneath strong winds and rain.
These photos showed the destruction done to an adjacent tent which collapsed into a recreation vehicle.
MailOnline was told by an ITV spokesperson that “Tonight’s I am a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” Because of the Storm Arwen developing and preventive measures that we have taken on production, it will be broadcast pre-recorded rather than live.

Keeping them safe: The celebs had to be cordoned off from everyone else who is not a part of the anti- covid bubble and were kept in a safe area as the overnight storm struck

Tragic: Following shots exhibited the damage done to a subsequent tent, which had collapsed into a recreational vehicle and exposed a series of metal poles

Terrifying: Sections of its roof had blown away, which exposed scaffolding structures and demountable buildings beneath to strong wind and rain
‘Ant & Dec will record their links early evening and these will be played out during tonight’s show. The castle is secured and our contingencies are in place for all weather conditions to ensure that the safety and security of our stars and crew.
The duo shared their thoughts on the setting change in an Instagram clip, which was uploaded ahead of the show. Strong winds and storms can clearly be heard behind them.
Dec stated: “So, you probably know that we have to record the show earlier tonight due to the winds and storm Arwen. It’s terrible. You can feel the wind whipping.
“It’s going to get worse, so everyone is afraid that it will go down. It’s also a little risky to perform a live broadcast. It will need to be recorded as it is our first attempt at that.
He laughed and said, “It’s windy. And worse that lentils were for lunch!” Ant also feels a little windy!

Weather woes: The castle had been taking a weather battering with gale force winds and driving rain bringing down tree branches and safety signs
Frankie Bridge (star) and Naughty boy (stars who disagreed on Thursday’s program over rice will have to face more tensions as the storm approaches, forcing contestants into the frozen castle.
Gwrych Castle is under severe pressure from gale force winds, rain and falling tree branches. Safety signs have also been taken down.
Met Office warned that there could be worse for those living around the castle after a severe storm.
After the initial heavy blasts, security guards had to be removed from their positions by Gwrych Castle’s eleven celebrity guests to remove and reposition the fences that were damaged or destroyed.
The road signs that were held by sand bags on the pavement had to be thrown away and cars would have to steer around them.
The producers of the show had to make emergency plans to safeguard its stars, who were staying at the castle built in 1913 by the producers.

Protection: Extreme weather warnings have forced the show’s producers to take emergency measures to protect its stars who are staying in the 19th century castle

Location: The 19th century castle is positioned high up on a hill in an open space, less than a mile from Liverpool Bay which borders the Irish sea
According to the Met Office, Storm Arwen would bring strong winds from the north into parts of Wales and western England on Friday and Saturday.
Gwrych Castle can be found high above the ground in open spaces, just a half mile away from Liverpool Bay and bordering the Irish sea.
Met Office stated that flying debris can cause injury or risk to human life.
“Some roads and bridges may close. There’s a chance of power outages, which could affect mobile coverage or other services.
“Injuries or danger to your life are likely due to large waves and beach materials being thrown onto coastline roads, seafronts and properties.

Bad weather: Signs and fencing were destroyed in the vicinity of the defunct Welsh castle.