Holly Willoughby and Dec Donnelly's first I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! show divided fans with some showering praise on Holly and others longing for the return of Ant McPartlin
I'm A Celebrity 2018 has officially started but fans of the show are divided after Dec Donnelly presented the show for the first ever time with Holly Willoughby.
Following a drink-driving arrest and return to rehab, Ant McPartlin announced he'll be taking a break from TV while he focuses on his health. Shortly after it was confirmed that Holly would replace Ant and present the ITV show alongside Dec and now fans of the show have finally seen the new duo present onscreen together.
Check out: Celebrities you definitely forgot were on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
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1 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 1: Uri Geller
Self-proclaimed psychic and television magician and illusionist tried to get the camp to join in him in contacting Michael Jackson from the jungle in series 1 back in 2002. Unfortunately, the rest of the camp mates weren't so keen. Series 1 winner: Tony Blackburn.
2 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 2: Danniella Westbrook
Danniella appeared on the show in series two, but quit after nine days as she couldn't stand to be away from her kids and her then husband, Kevin Jenkins. Series 2 winner: Phil Tufnell.
3 of 17I'm A Celebrity...series 3: Neil Ruddock
After a stint in Celebrity Big Brother, former footballer Neil 'Razor' Ruddock also jetted off to Australia for a bit of R&R in the jungle. This is was the year Katie Price and Peter Andre found love!Series 3 winner: Kerry Katona
4 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 4: Vic Reeves and Nancy Sorrell
Vic and Nancy appeared on the show together back in 2004. While Nancy was an original camp mate, Vic (whose real name is Jim Moir, was a late arrival.Series 4 winner: Joe Pasquale
5 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 5: Anthony Costa
Former Blue member Anthony appeared on I'm A Celebrity series 5 in 2005. Series 5 winner: Carol Thatcher
6 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 6: Dean Gaffney
EastEnder's actor Dean Gaffney checked into the jungle in 2006. Other celebs in the camp this year include: David Gest, Jason Donovan and Mylene Klass of the famous white bikini shower scene. Series 6 winner: Matt Willis
7 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 13: Matthew Wright
Daytime TV legend and talkRadio host Matthew Wright entered the jungle in 2013, and rubbed a number of the camp mates up the wrong way.Series 13 winner: Kian EganHe hilariously branded Westlife singer Kian Egan a 'scab' and was particularly nasty about Joey Essex, calling the series "all about Joey".
8 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 7: Katie Hopkins
Controversial Katie Hopkins is often included in round ups of celebs rumoured to be appearing on various reality TV shows, but she did actually appear on I'm A Celeb back in 2007. She was the first to be voted off, though. Series 7 winner: Christopher Biggins.
9 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 8: Simon Webbe
Another Blue member we forgot enjoyed a stint in the I'm A Celeb camp. Now that our memory's been jogged, we do briefly remember Simon causing a bit of a stir in the famous waterfall shower....Series 8 winner: Joe Swash.
10 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 9: Kim Woodburn
We mainly associate Kim with her January 2017 Celebrity Big Brother appearance and vast array of original insults. BUT, before all that Kim battled Bushtucker Trials in the ninth series of I'm A Celebrity. Series 9 winner: Gino D'Acampo.
11 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 10: Aggro Santos
Back in 2010 pop star (ish) Aggro Santos took part in the 10th series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Series 10 winner: Stacey Solomon.
12 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 11: Sinitta
When we think of Sinitta, we mainly just think of that time she rocked up to The X Factor Judges' Houses wearing nothing but leaves - so it's easy to forget she enjoyed a brief stint in the Jungle in 2011. Series 11 winner: Dougie Poynter.
13 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 12: Hugo Taylor
In 2012 Hugo Taylor swapped his Chelsea life of luxury to slum it in the I'm A Celebrity jungle. Series 12 winner: Charlie Brooks.
14 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 13: Joey Essex
The Only Way Is Essex star flew off to Aus to impart his pearls of wisdom onto the guys in Croc Creek back in 2013. Series 13 winner: Kian Egan.
15 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 14: Tinchy Stryder
Remember Tinchy Stryder? Joined by Jake Quickenden, Jimmy Bullard and (very briefly) Gemma Collins, the UK rapper enjoyed a stay in the jungle in 2014. Series 14 winner: Carl Fogarty.
16 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 15: Spencer Matthews
You'll be forgiven for forgetting about Spencer's I'm A Celeb stint as he was in the Jungle for about five minutes (five days). Spenny had to quit the show in 2015 'on medical grounds'.Series 15 winner: Vicky Pattinson.
17 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 16: Lisa Snowdon
Lisa was the second celeb to be voted out of 2016's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (Danny Baker was the first to leave).Series 16 winner: Scarlett Moffatt.
During the first episode the pair threw banter at each other and Holly even joked about Dec's height but fans were divided with the duo and some admitted they wanted Ant to return.
One viewer took to Twitter and said: "Anyone else thinking the banter between holly and Dec is a little awkward😬 I miss ant #ImACeleb"
Another commented: "Holly just stands there laughing at Dec. She has no comebacks or anything #imaceleb"
Someone else wrote: "Holly’s sense of humour is so fu-king dry get Ant McPartlin back on my screen rn!! #imaceleb"
A fourth said: "Holly Willoughby seems fairly awkward atm imo. Seems like Dec is carrying the banter and Holly is presenting like she is still on This Morning. Hoping she improves. #ImACeleb"
Others were quick to defend Holly in her new role, one fan said: "Holly Willoughby is doing such a good job so far presenting. I think people are forgetting she’s there to replace Ant as a presenter while he recovers, she’s not there to try act like Ant. Give her a break #ImACeleb"
Another commented: "Considering Holly is replacing Ant in probably the most iconic tv duo ever, she’s absolutely smashed it, no negativity from me #ImACeleb"
A third viewer agreed: "I thought @hollywills was bloody brilliant tonight on #Imaceleb. Filling in for Ant in such an iconic duo is an instant mountain to climb, but Holly was the perfect replacement. Chuffed for ‘em. Well done @ITV"
One more argued: "To the people who are cracking over Holly & Dec. it’s the first show. She was chosen by Dec whilst Ant is recovering. They’re doing a great job, give it a chance. People are going to say negative things anyways. But I think it’s going to be a brilliant season. #ImACeleb"
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Before the first episode of I'm A Celeb 2018, Ant McPartlin sent a heartwarming message to his BFF and Holly, on Twitter he wrote: "All the very best of luck to the little fella and @hollywills for the show tonight. Lots of love from the big fella!! A #ImACeleb Xxxxxx"
Holly has also spoken out about her first live show and admitted on Extra Camp that she was "relieved". She explained: "It's just so overwhelming this show, you walk in and you're here, like you've watched this on TV, it's been part of my life for years and now I'm here. It's surreal."