Clwyd West MS Darren Millar is delighted by today’s news confirming rumours that ITV’s hit reality show ‘I’m a Celebrity’ will take place this year at Abergele’s Gwrych Castle.

There has been much speculation in recent weeks that the popular show would be filmed this year at the Abergele landmark instead of Australia due the Covid-19 pandemic and today the word on the street was confirmed to be true, shortly after Gwrych Castle Trust tweeted that ‘Gwrych Castle and Estate will be temporarily closing to the public at 5pm on Sunday 23rd August until New Year’.

Commenting on the news, Darren said:

" 'I'm a Celebrity' is a huge TV hit with millions of people across the UK tuning in every night so I'd be delighted to welcome Ant and Dec to Abergele and have it filmed in the constituency.

"The show could really help to raise the profile of the local area and draw attention to the plight to restore Gwrych, one of North Wales' most iconic fairytale castles.

"Local people and businesses should also benefit from the work and supplies required to make a hit show like this happen.

“It will certainly be a lot colder for the contestants than the sunny Australian climate, but I am confident that the celebrities that take part this year will be impressed by Gwrych Castle and its stunning surroundings and that it will prompt many people to visit the area in the future.”