Holly Willoughby has confirmed she will co-host 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' with Declan Donnelly this year.

Holly Willoughby

Holly Willoughby

The 'This Morning' presenter is delighted to have been asked to head Down Under to replace her pal Ant McPartlin on this year's show after he previously revealed he was taking the rest of the year off following a drink-driving conviction.

She said in a statement: "I couldn't be more excited to have been asked to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure. I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery.

"These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit. Honestly, I'm a huge fan of 'I'm a Celebrity' and actually feel like I've won a competition to go and hang out on my favourite show. When is it a good time to tell Dec I'm scared of everything that moves."

Dec added: He said: "I am hugely grateful to Holly for agreeing to accompany me to Australia this year.

"She was at the top of my list and I'm thrilled she said yes. It will be a different kind of series but we will try our best to ensure it is no less fun and eventful for our loyal viewers.

"I am also pleased to hear Holly is scared of everything. I am almost stupidly excited at the thought of watching her during the eating trials."

Holly was previously said to be in secret talks to replace Ant on this year's show, after Kevin Lygo, head of studios at ITV, confirmed that Dec will not host the show alone.

He said: "We'll find someone to stand by his side."

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