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Charlotte Tutton

I'm A Celeb's David Ginola leaves ITV show as 2021 finalists confirmed

David Ginola became the latest star to leave ITV's I'm A Celebrity 2021, as confirmed by hosts Ant and Dec.

The former pro footballer became the eighth campmate to leave the ITV series since it launched last month.

This meant the finalists were confirmed ahead of the live final on Sunday evening, with Loose Women's Frankie Bridge, Emmerdale's Danny Miller and Corrie's Simon Gregson set to battle it out for the castle crown.

The news came in on Saturday night, as viewers voted for who they wanted to keep in, as the four semi-finalists remained on the show.

Following the double elimination of Olympian Matty Lee and EastEnders ' Adam Woodyatt on Friday night, it was the four remaining contestants' chance to take on the famous Celebrity Cyclone.

David Ginola became the latest star to leave ITV's I'm A Celebrity 2021 (ITV)

The segment was as classic as ever, as the final four were pelted with all sorts and braving strong winds and plenty of water.

But at the end of the episode, Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly were back to confirm who the latest evictee was, just a day before the final.

Arriving in camp, they delivered the news as the other shocked contestants raced to say their goodbyes.

Danny, Frankie and Simon were evidently emotional to lose David (ITV)

Danny, Frankie and Simon were evidently emotional to lose David, as it also dawned on them they were the last three standing.

On his exit, David said it was "amazing" to see footage from his time in the castle, adding he and his campmates "loved each other".

He said it was a "victory" and a "win" to have enjoyed the experience he had, suggesting he had been "adopted" by the UK public.

The former pro footballer became the eighth campmate to leave the ITV series (ITV)

Referencing times he called out campmates including Naughty Boy and Louise Minchin, he said it was "fun" but "difficult".

It's now up to the public to vote yet again, as they must decide who wins the crown out of Frankie, Danny and Simon.

Of course the cast may not all return to the studio at the famous castle to watch the winner be crowned on Sunday night.

Due to coronavirus restrictions and the fact all those who have left have now possibly broken the Covid bubble they formed ahead of the launch, it's not yet clear if any of the line-up will be back.

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed last year's winner Giovanna Fletcher will not follow tradition in handing over the crown, due to the restrictions on set.

I'm A Celebrity 2021 concludes in a live final on Sunday at 9pm on ITV.

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