There are fears that the new series of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' could be axed.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly

ITV bosses are reportedly worried that new government lockdown restrictions, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, could lead to a cancellation of the 2020 series of the show.

A source told The Sunday People newspaper: "It has been a huge concern to the casting team as well as producers.

"The possibility of postponing the series and rescheduling to early next year was given due consideration.

"But rescheduling isn't a viable option as the casting involves set dates in contracts for talent.

"A contingency plan is being put into place but it's unlikely they will be able to postpone to 2021.

"In the worst-case scenario this year's series will have to be cancelled."

The show - presented by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly - has already been forced to change location from the Australian jungle to Gwrych Castle in Wales.

However, filming is under threat in Wales due to restrictions in Conwy - where Gwrych Castle is located - which state that residents will no longer be able to "form extended households" - banning the meeting of any people who don't live together.

Additionally, "people will not be allowed to enter or leave the Conwy County Borough area without a reasonable excuse".

An ITV spokesman previously told The Sun Online: "'I'm A Celebrity' continues to adhere to all relevant guidelines as well as our own strict Covid protocols."

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