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I'm a Celebrity will return to the Australian jungle after go ahead from government, reports say

Popular reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! could return to the Australian jungle this year.

The Australian government has given the go-ahead to producers of the ITV show for filming to resume as normal this autumn, according to reports.

A source close to the show, which is hosted by Geordie stars Ant and Dec, optimistically claimed the signs are "pointing towards a return to the jungle".

The reality show was filmed at Gwrych Castle in Wales last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it appears things are looking up this year, with hopes that the cast and crew can return Down Under.

According to The Sun, Oz border chiefs there have told ITV the relevant clearances will be provided for them.

"Everyone is delighted with this news. All the signs are now pointing towards a return to the jungle," a border force source told the publication.

"As great as a year in the castle was, the show is made by its surroundings and the glitz and glamour of the jungle.

"ITV have assurances from Australian border control bosses that even if a wider travel ban is still in place for tourists, they'll get the paperwork and clearance they need to send cast and crew to Oz. It's a big moment."

A spokesperson for ITV told the Mirror : "No final decision has yet been made regarding the location for the new series."

Last year, the series saw a whole host of celebrities take part in the competition which ended up relocating to Wales.

It went down a hit with fans, but there's no doubt viewers are missing the original jungle location.

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