I’m A Celebrity have reportedly had to make a series of changes to some of the iconic characters.
Medic Bob and Kiosk Kev are said to not feature in the upcoming series after ITV had to relocate camp from Australia to Gwrych Castle in Wales due to Covid restrictions.
According to The Sun, Medic Bob, real name Robert McCarron, will not appear on the show, while Kiosk Kev has been replaced with Kiosk Cledwyn, named after the late politician Cledwyn Hughes.
Shake-up: Medic Bob (pictured) and Kiosk Kev are said to not feature in the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity after ITV had to relocate their camp from Australia to Gwrych Castle in Wales
Medic Bob is a fan favourite who has been on I’m A Celebrity since it started in 2002, with iconic moments including him rushing to Gillian McKeith’s aid after she fainted and helping Fatima Whitbread remove a cockroach from her nose.
A source told the publication: ‘Medic Bob is one of the pillars of I’m A Celebrity but unfortunately it wasn’t going to be a possibility to have him on board this year, Bob is based in Australia and with the changing restrictions there and in the UK, it became evident he wasn’t going to be able to feature.
‘Of course this is completely temporary and Bob will return once I’m A Celebrity is back in Australia.
Switch up: Kiosk Kev (pictured) has reportedly been replaced with Kiosk Cledwyn, named after the late politician Cledwyn Hughes
We’re here: Ant and Dec teased this behind-the-scenes shot as they arrived on set on Tuesday
‘A UK based medic will instead be used on the show and Bob’s absence will be referenced by Ant and Dec.’
Similarly, casting is said to have begun for Kiosk Cledwyn to replace Kiosk Kev.
Fan favourite: Mark Herlaar played Kiosk Kev in the most recent series of the show
A source said of Kiosk Cledwyn: ‘The name is a bit of an in-joke and is a nod to Cledwyn, who was the Secretary of State for Wales in the late Sixties.’
The Dingo Dollar challenge will reportedly now be called the Castle Coin Challenge.
MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment.
Kiosk Keith was played by Raymond Grant who gave celebrities the Dingo Dollar prize if they guessed a question correctly.
He was replaced in 2018 by Kiosk Kev, Mark Herlaar, after Raymond was fired for allegedly ‘behaving inappropriately’ towards a young female crew member.
The TV star reportedly turned up drunk to work and made unwanted advances towards a female colleague on the bus into the Australian jungle.
The full lineup of stars was confirmed on Sunday.
This year’s lineup includes TV presenter Vernon Kay, broadcaster and journalist Victoria Derbyshire, EastEnders actor Shane Richie, Paralympic gold medallist Hollie Arnold, BBC Radio 1 DJ Jordan North, Coronation Street’star Beverley Callard, dancer and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional AJ Pritchard, author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher, Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah, and soap star Jessica Plummer.
I’m A Celebrity starts this Sunday on ITV at 9pm.
Throwback: Kiosk Keith was played by Raymond Grant who gave celebrities the Dingo Dollar prize if they guessed a question correctly, but was fired in 2018
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! 2020: Who are the celebrities?
Name: SIR MO FARAH CBE
Age: 37
Claim to fame: The most successful British track athlete in Olympic Games history
Phobias: Any animal that moves
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: It will be nice for people to see me doing something other than running
Role in the camp: Cook
Miss most: Coffee, my wife and children
Dream campmate: Samuel L Jackson would be pretty cool
Relationship status: Married
Name: SHANE RICHIE
Age: 56
Phobias: Human faeces. If I see one, it is over! I am hoping the camp toilet will be enclosed
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: Nothing. I don’t think I am that interesting
Role in the camp: Person who will muck in with anything
Miss most: My family and routine at home
Dream campmate: Eric Cantona, any 80s’ pop star or The Roc
Relationship status: Married
Name: BEVERLEY CALLARD
Age: 63
Claim to fame: Corrie legend
Phobias: Ghosts and insects
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: People think I am glamorous as I have played Liz for so long but I am not
Role in the camp: Cleaner
Miss most: Dogs and my husband, Jon
Dream campmate: Ricky Gervais – he would keep us all going
Relationship status: Married
Name: AJ PRITCHARD
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Former Strictly professional
Phobias: Heights, claustrophobia
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: People see me with sparkles and fake tan but nobody knows what I am like
Role in the camp: Keeping spirits up and the cleaner
Miss most: My warm and comfy bed
Dream campmate: Any celebrity with an intriguing background
Relationship status: Dating
Name: VERNON KAY
Age: 46
Claim to fame: TV and radio presenter
Phobias: I don’t like being confined underwater!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I think I have always been the same throughout my career – so I don’t have any.
Role in the camp: Person to keep spirits up.
Miss most: My family.
Dream camper: Anybody who has won the Super Bowl!
Relationship status: Married.
Name: VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE
Age: 52
Claim to fame: Award-winning journalist
Phobias: I am not a fan of spiders or confined spaces and I don’t know what I am going to be like when I get there!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I don’t think I have any as people just know me as the news and current affairs person!
Role in the camp: Shoulder to cry on.
Miss most: My boys, husband, dog and Mum.
Dream campmate: Madonna, Gary Lineker and Jamie Oliver to cook for us. I think you could have some really geeky chats with them!
Relationship status: Married.
Name: GIOVANNA FLETCHER
Age: 35
Claim to fame: Author and podcaster
Phobias: Heights. My legs go wobbly and you can’t rationalise it
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I am not that controversial so nothing
Role in the camp: Mum, friend and the giver of hugs
Miss most: My husband, Tom, and my three children
Dream campmate: The Queen, Judi Dench and Ant Middleton so he can help us with all the survival skills
Relationship status: Married
Name: JESSICA PLUMMER
Age: 28
Claim to fame: Former EastEnders actress
Phobias: Arachnophobia, fear of heights –just about every phobia
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: It will be nice for people to see me for who I am rather than my EastEnders character
Role in the camp: Chatterbox and little sister
Miss most: My daughter. It’s going to be the longest we’ve been apart
Dream campmate: Denzel Washington would be awesome. I would listen to every word he said
Relationship status: Single
Name: JORDAN NORTH
Age: 30
Claim to fame: Radio 1 DJ
Phobias: It’s just easier to say what I am not scared of. I have so many phobias
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: On my Radio 1 show, I am always bubbly and energetic but everyone has down moments too, so it will be nice for people to see what I am really like
Role in the camp: Entertainer and the tidy up person –I love a tidy house
Miss most: A nice cool pint of Guinness
Dream campmate: Barack Obama and Liam Gallagher. He would be great entertainment value
Relationship status: Single
Name: HOLLIE ARNOLD MBE
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Paralympic gold medallist
Phobias: Spiders
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I don’t want it to focus on my disability
Role in the camp: Cook/shoulder to cry on
Miss most: My boyfriend, food and my cats
Dream campmate: Michelle Keegan –she is beautiful
Relationship status: Dating
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