Holly Willoughby admits she’s taking her children out of school for I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

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by Jack Mallinson |
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Holly Willoughby returned from her summer holiday and is back hosting This Morning, but it won't be too long before she's down under

Back from their time off from hosting This Morning, Holly and Phil were back on our screens today (Monday 3rd).

The pair didn't waste any time discussing Holly's new job either - where she'll be joining Dec in hosting this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

Holly described it as "bittersweet", due to the circumstances that she's been brought in to host the show, but said she was excited nonetheless. It will be the first time that Ant and Dec haven't hosted the show together, with Ant taking time off from his TV responsibilities after his drink driving charge earlier this year.

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The mum of three also confirmed that her children would be coming with her during her time in the jungle.

Holly's three children, Harry, nine, Belle, seven, and Chester, three, would all be making the trip down under for roughly three weeks while the show is on.

Likewise, Holly said that her parents would be coming at some point.

Having spent time working out the logistics of hosting the show, it was only when that was finished did she realise what she was doing.

"And then I go, 'oh', there's going to be spiders and stuff," she squirmed, much to the amusement of Phil.

Holly is said to be PETRIFIED of critters and creepy crawlies, so the jungle will be the perfect place to overcome those fears (or at the very least, make entertaining viewing for us at home).

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Dec and his wife Ali have just had their first child, Isla Elizabeth Anne, who was born at the weekend.

Speaking of Dec's new baby girl, Holly said: "I can't wait for cuddles with her. I think she'll be coming to Australia as well."

A source close to Holly told the Daily Star: "Holly is cited to be going on her Australian adventure, but she is really worried about the country's numerous deadly spiders.

"Holly has a genuine fear of the critters and is worried she will freeze on screen if she sees on. Hopefully Dec will come to her rescue."

We can't wait to see Holly and Dec in Australia - even if she's going to be screaming as much as the contestants.

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