I’m A Celebrity’s Dec Donnelly and wife Ali spotted in Australia days before launch

As ITV gets ready to start filming for I’m A Celebrity, one of the presenting duo Ant and Dec has already touched down in Australia.

It’s almost time to start watching I’m A Celebrity! As ITV prepares for the hit show to start, one star has already been seen in Australia, ready to welcome the next batch of celebs to the jungle.

Declan Donnelly, one half of presenting duo Ant and Dec, was seen with his wife, Ali Astall in Australia. The pair were snapped in the Northern New South Wales town of Cabarita Beach, not far from where I’m A Celebrity will be filmed.

In the photos, Ali sports a white T-shirt with the logo of the tennis club on it, white jogging bottoms, and Dec is sporting a plain white T-shirt, jeans, and sunglasses. She wears sunglasses as well. Additionally, their long-time nanny became a part of them. Red and white shorts and a vest with a vest on her.

READ MORE: The wearable blanket saving money by ‘not turning the heating on’ is 50% offREAD MORE: I’m A Celebrity start date revealed as Ant and Dec host twisted Christmas dinner in teaser

Ali had a chic black tote bag with her, while Dec carried a much smaller black cross-body bag. Their outfits were fitting for the hot Australian sun, and a far cry from the snuggly Christmas jumpers Dec and his co-host Ant wear in the latest teaser trailer for I’m A Celeb.

The teaser was released by ITV to reveal the start date of the show. In it, a family are sharing a Christmas dinner which feature animal eyes, and pull crackers with maggots and worms inside them. Ant, clad in a Christmas jumper with spiders on it, then declares to Dec: “It’s that time of year again.”

Dec. Ant replies, “Tis the season, don’t you think it comes so quickly?” but Dec abruptly ends the sentence by saying, “For I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.”

The voiceover reads, “I’m a celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!” returns on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday, November 16th, live. Joel Dommett and Kemi Rogers will host the new companion program Unpacked.

The actors who will participate haven’t yet made any announcements, but they will soon be visiting Australia. However, there are several well-known names who are rumored to be in the series.

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley and EastEnders icon Shona McGarty are both rumoured to be headed to the Jungle, as is Loose Women star Kelly Brook, even though she once said she’d never do it.

Other names include Vogue Williams, who would be joining the show ten years after her husband, Spencer Matthews, was removed from the camp after just three days becuase he was taking steroids and didn’t tell the producers before hand. Martin Kemp has also been suggested, as has Tommy Fury.

Continue reading the article.

Ex-England and Somerset batter Wilson retires

Getty Images

Somerset batter and England World Cup winner Fran Wilson has announced her retirement from cricket.

The 33-year-old returned to Somerset in 2025 for a second spell, as the women’s side turned professional, and scored 574 runs in 28 matches.

She previously played for the club between 2006 and 2014 and scored more than 2, 500 runs in List A and T20 games.

Wilson played 64 times for England across three formats and was part of the team that won the 2017 ICC World Cup before she retired from international cricket in 2021.

“I have decided that the 2025 season was my last and that I will be hanging up my bat – for good this time”, Wilson told the Somerset website.

“What a ride it’s been, one that’s taken me to all corners of the globe with England and then in more recent times back to the West Country.

” To have a locker in the changing room at the CACG]Somerset’s County Ground] was beyond my wildest dreams as a young player.

“To know this opportunity is now normal for women is incredible and to have been a part of the growth of the game is something I take immense pride in”.

Wilson made her England debut in 2010 aged 19 but it was not until 2016 that she became a regular in the international squad.

During the 2017 50-over World Cup triumph, she played in eight of England’s nine matches including the final against India.

She was also part of the team that reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals in 2020.

Domestically, Wilson won the Kia Super League title twice with Western Storm and has also represented Sunrisers, Kent and Gloucestershire and played in four editions of The Hundred.

Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry said Wilson had left a “lasting mark” on the women’s game.

“Ahead of her now is an amazing opportunity to draw from all that experience as she takes the next step on her journey”, he added.

Related topics

  • England Women’s Cricket Team
  • County Cricket
  • Somerset
  • Cricket

Ex-England and Somerset batter Wilson retires

Getty Images

Somerset batter and England World Cup winner Fran Wilson has announced her retirement from cricket.

The 33-year-old returned to Somerset in 2025 for a second spell, as the women’s side turned professional, and scored 574 runs in 28 matches.

She previously played for the club between 2006 and 2014 and scored more than 2, 500 runs in List A and T20 games.

Wilson played 64 times for England across three formats and was part of the team that won the 2017 ICC World Cup before she retired from international cricket in 2021.

“I have decided that the 2025 season was my last and that I will be hanging up my bat – for good this time”, Wilson told the Somerset website.

“What a ride it’s been, one that’s taken me to all corners of the globe with England and then in more recent times back to the West Country.

” To have a locker in the changing room at the CACG]Somerset’s County Ground] was beyond my wildest dreams as a young player.

“To know this opportunity is now normal for women is incredible and to have been a part of the growth of the game is something I take immense pride in”.

Wilson made her England debut in 2010 aged 19 but it was not until 2016 that she became a regular in the international squad.

During the 2017 50-over World Cup triumph, she played in eight of England’s nine matches including the final against India.

She was also part of the team that reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals in 2020.

Domestically, Wilson won the Kia Super League title twice with Western Storm and has also represented Sunrisers, Kent and Gloucestershire and played in four editions of The Hundred.

Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry said Wilson had left a “lasting mark” on the women’s game.

“Ahead of her now is an amazing opportunity to draw from all that experience as she takes the next step on her journey”, he added.

Related topics

  • England Women’s Cricket Team
  • County Cricket
  • Somerset
  • Cricket

Celtic job ‘not on my radar… and won’t be’ – Wales boss Bellamy

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.

  • 153 Comments

Craig Bellamy “understands” why his name has been linked with the vacant managerial role at former club Celtic but is “fully committed” to Wales.

Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic boss last month and their list of potential replacements included their former forward Bellamy, who is contracted to Wales until 2028.

But Bellamy says he is focused on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers as Wales bid to reach next summer’s finals.

Wales face Liechtenstein and North Macedonia in their final World Cup qualifying group games in November and two wins would guarantee runners-up spot in Group J.

As a player Bellamy, who was appointed Wales boss in July 2024, spent the second half of the 2004-05 season on loan at Celtic from Newcastle United.

“I can understand the links because I played there, [now] I’m coaching, so I definitely understand the links,” the 46-year-old added.

“But to me, I love what I’m doing at this present moment. I have to be honest, I’m completely focused on what’s to come.

“It looks it’s going to be a play-off in March, we know that and to me, that’s all I’m focused on and I know it’s a little bit cliched, but it’s the honest truth.

    • 14 hours ago
    • 1 day ago
    • 14 October

The former Liverpool and Manchester City player has impressed in his first senior managerial role, leading Wales to promotion to the top tier of the Nations League and implementing an adventurous new style of play.

Bellamy is in the midst of the most testing spell of his tenure so far, with Wales losing three of their past four matches in all competitions.

“I have a number of years to run… I did sign a four-year contract,” Bellamy added.

“Now, I know the game as well. Like, you lot might have had enough of me in a short space of time, that’s reality as well.

“But I feel as long as I’m wanted, and people in Wales feel like I can add, then that to me is something that motivates me, then I stay.

“I try and live day by day you know, it’s not always wise but to me it makes sense and in that I try and appreciate what I have.

Related topics

  • Welsh Football
  • Celtic
  • Wales Men’s Football Team
  • Scottish Football
  • Football

Celtic job ‘not on my radar’ – Wales boss Bellamy

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.

  • 153 Comments

Craig Bellamy “understands” why his name has been linked with the vacant managerial role at former club Celtic but is “fully committed” to Wales.

Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic boss last month and their list of potential replacements included their former forward Bellamy, who is contracted to Wales until 2028.

But Bellamy says he is focused on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers as Wales bid to reach next summer’s finals.

Wales face Liechtenstein and North Macedonia in their final World Cup qualifying group games in November and two wins would guarantee runners-up spot in Group J.

As a player Bellamy, who was appointed Wales boss in July 2024, spent the second half of the 2004-05 season on loan at Celtic from Newcastle United.

“I can understand the links because I played there, [now] I’m coaching, so I definitely understand the links,” the 46-year-old added.

“But to me, I love what I’m doing at this present moment. I have to be honest, I’m completely focused on what’s to come.

“It looks it’s going to be a play-off in March, we know that and to me, that’s all I’m focused on and I know it’s a little bit cliched, but it’s the honest truth.

    • 14 hours ago
    • 1 day ago
    • 14 October

The former Liverpool and Manchester City player has impressed in his first senior managerial role, leading Wales to promotion to the top tier of the Nations League and implementing an adventurous new style of play.

Bellamy is in the midst of the most testing spell of his tenure so far, with Wales losing three of their past four matches in all competitions.

“I have a number of years to run… I did sign a four-year contract,” Bellamy added.

“Now, I know the game as well. Like, you lot might have had enough of me in a short space of time, that’s reality as well.

“But I feel as long as I’m wanted, and people in Wales feel like I can add, then that to me is something that motivates me, then I stay.

“I try and live day by day you know, it’s not always wise but to me it makes sense and in that I try and appreciate what I have.

Related topics

  • Welsh Football
  • Celtic
  • Wales Men’s Football Team
  • Scottish Football
  • Football

Tinubu Mourns Former Chief Of Staff And NSA General Adangba

Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd)’s passing has left him feeling depressed, according to President Bola Tinubu. Former Undersecretary of State to Presidents Umaru Yar’Adua and Olusegun Obasanjo

President Tinubu’s condolence message was included in a statement released on Wednesday by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga.

General Mohammed, who passed away at the age of 86, left a lasting impression on the security framework of the country, particularly with the establishment of the National Security Organization, the precursor to the State Security Services, the National Intelligence Agency, and the Defence Intelligence Agency.

Read more about Gen. Adangba’s death at 86, the Kwara government, and others who mourn

Between 1975 and 1976, he served as governor of the now-defunct Benue-Plateau State.
General Mohammed was described by President Tinubu as a disciplined, loyal, and patriotic officer with decades of distinguished service to Nigeria and contributions to its stability and governance.

The President praised General Adangba’s extraordinary sense of duty, order, humility, and integrity that had a lasting impact on the organizations he served, and those who came in contact with him, particularly in the State House, where he had a significant influence on how the Presidency operated.

He had a character that was exceptional, combining the wisdom of a soldier with the prudence of a statesman.

The President claims that his years at the State House were marked by humility, efficiency, and unwavering support for the Nigerian project.