AJ Pritchard's grandmother has died but he won't be told until his time on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is over.
The sad news was confirmed by AJ's brother Curtis Pritchard in a heartfelt social media post.
Curtis said it was their grandfather's wish for AJ to carry on with the ITV reality show and remain at Gwrych Castle.
The I'm A Celebrity final airs on Friday, December 4 and AJ is still in the running to be crowned the King of the castle.
Curtis, who is currently starring on Celebs Go Dating, told Instagram followers: "It is following our grandad's wishes that myself and AJ are to carry on with the current projects we are committed to.
"Grandad said to myself and AJ that it would break his heart for us to stop what we were doing as Nanna had such pride in our work.
"AJ therefore discussed with the family before entering the castle that if something did happen to Nanna whilst he was away, that he wouldn't want to be told until he left the castle and that in her honour he would complete his commitment to the show, with a view to doing her and the family proud.
"As Grandad and Nanna would have wished for, AJ will stay in the castle and continue making her proud wherever she is watching from."
Curtis continued: "AJ has so much more to give to the show and we know that Nanna will be watching and guiding him throughout the final part of his journey on the programme.
"We know we have made the right decision for everyone involved."
Curtis also expressed his heartache that only two family members were able to visit the 93-year-old before she died due to current Coronavirus restrictions.
He said: "Life is beautiful, life is incredible, life is magical… But sadly it doesn't last forever. RIP, I love your Nanna."
