I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2018 line-up confirmed

13 November 2018, 10:47 | Updated: 13 November 2018, 12:44

This year's star-studded crew include soap icons, an X Factor legend and a beloved football manager.

I'm A Celeb returns to TV screens this weekend with a new-look presenting duo, the same creepy crawlies and daring challenges, plus a host of familiar faces ready to face their fears.

This year's line-up promises to be a mix of big personalities and huge talent. Here's the 10 stars heading Down Under:

Nick Knowles - TV presenter and singer, best known for starring in DIY SOS.

Harry Redknapp - Football manager

Fleur East - singer, best known for reaching The X Factor final.

James McVey - member of rock group, The Vamps.

Anne "The Governess" Hegerty - Star of quiz show, The Chase.

Malique Thompson-Dwyer - Actor, best known for the role of Prince McQueen in Hollyoaks.

Emily Atack - Actor, best known for starring in The Inbetweeners

Sair Khan - Actor, best known for the role of Alya Nazir in Coronation Street.

Rita Simons - Actor, best known for the role of Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders.

John Barrowman MBE - Actor, best known for roles in Doctor Who, Torchwood, and Arrow.

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This year's series will see Holly Willoughby co-host with Declan Donnelly, while Ant McPartlin continues his break from TV work.

In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Dec confessed that he didn't want "another guy" stepping in to troubled co-host Ant McPartlin's shoes - presumably to prevent hurtful comparisons between him and the newbie and his telly partner of 20 years.

Touching down in Australia ahead of this weekend's series launch, the Geordie presenter thrilled fans by confirming Ant will definitely return.

Dec told The Sun: "It is obviously tinged with sadness that Ant won't be coming this year, I'm going to really miss him, but it's only for one series and he'll be back stronger next year."

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Dec added: "I didn't want to host this series with another guy so Holly was top of my list."

Fans got the first look at the new presenting line-up through a social media post on Ant and Dec's official Instagram.