ITV confirm I'm A Celeb icon is leaving after 20 years 😲
He's going to be a big miss!
With temperatures dropping and the nights getting darker, we are getting closer and closer to the brand new series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, which is returning to Australia following a two-year absence.
But as bosses finalise this year's brave celebrities and hosts Ant and Dec prepare for the new series, which is due later this year, it's been confirmed that a true icon from the show won't appear.
If you've watched any series of I'm A Celeb since it first hit our screens way back in 2002, you'll no doubt know the name Medic Bob, the man Ant and Dec call on when the celebs need medical attention during trials or in camp.
Medic Bob, also known as Bob McCarron, will not appear in the 2022 series due to his very busy schedule.
An ITV spokesperson said: "Bob will always be a friend to the show. We wish him all the very best and thank him for his hard work."
As well as his role on the UK series of the show, in recent years Bob has appeared on the German edition of the show as Dr Bob, and he's also a special effects prosthetic makeup artist.
Check out all of the rumoured celebs for I'm A Celeb 2022:
Su-Elise Nash
Mis-Teeq singer Su-Elise Nash is reportedly set to follow in the footsteps of her band mate Sabrina Washington, who appeared in 2009. A source said: "Su was incredibly supportive of ÂSabrina's jungle experience and now she could get her own shot. There have been early talks for her to be considered. The reunion has reminded everyone just how much love there still is for Mis-Teeq."
Jeremy Clarkson
Thanks to the success of Clarkson's Farm, rumours were rife that Jeremy Clarkson is in demand with reality TV shows, with I'm A Celeb reportedly top of the list!
Jools Oliver
When hosts Ant and Dec invited TV chef Jamie Oliver to appear on the show, he quickly declined, saying: "Thanks for the offer boys, I would love to come on I'm A Celeb. "I think it's an amazing show, but honestly, you couldn't give me enough olive oil in the world to make me eat a witchetty grub or a kangaroo's a--e, no way."
However, he did nominate his wife Jools, adding: "But what I can give you is my wife Jools, she would love to be on the show. Go on Jools."
Nick Ferrari
Reports suggested bosses were determined to get TV and Radio host Nick Ferrari on the line-up in 2025, but he didn't appear. Maybe they'll go back with a new offer in 2026.
Olivia Attwood
As fans will know, reality star Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the 2022 series due to medical reasons, leaving her gutted. Olivia later hinted she could return for the 2023 series, admitting she'd had chats with bosses during an appearance on Loose Women.
Although she's in demand right now and very busy with radio and TV jobs, we have to admit we'd love to see Liv back in the jungle at some point!
Danny Dyer
Since Danny Dyer left his iconic role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on EastEnders last year, he's been heavily rumoured for I'm A Celeb.
Of course, his family are no strangers to reality TV, with Danny's daughter Dani winning Love Island back in 2018.
Denise van Outen
The lovely Denise van Outen is no stranger to reality shows, having appeared on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox in recent years. Denise has previously admitted she turned down the offer in 2021, so could she appear in 2026?
After the past two series of I'm A Celeb took place at Gwrych Castle in North Wales due to travel restrictions from the Coronavirus pandemic, Ant and Dec confirmed this year's show would be returning to the usual camp over in Australia.
Speaking on This Morning earlier this year, Dec said: "As long as they let us in the country, we'll be back in.
"We had two lovely years in Wales, we really enjoyed our time in Wales, but this show has to be in Australia. We have to go back."
When does I'm A Celeb start?
It's not yet been announced when the 2022 series of I'm A Celeb will begin, but if it's anything like past years, the hit show will air in November.
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