Ant and Dec transform into knights for brand new I'm A Celebrity shoot in Wales after 2021 start date is FINALLY revealed
Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly transformed into knights for a brand new I'm A Celebrity photoshoot outside Wales' Gwrych Castle.
The presenting duo, 45 and 46 respectably, could be seen in new images shared on Instagram on Tuesday, ramping up excitement for the new series.
It comes after the show's 2021 start date was finally revealed this week as being Sunday November 21.
New shoot: Ant McPartlin, 45, and Dec Donnelly, 46, transformed into knights for a brand new I'm A Celebrity photoshoot outside Wales' Gwrych Castle
In the new snaps, both Ant and Dec donned chainmail armour alongside red and yellow tunics and capes.
Sitting on wooden chairs, the Geordie presenting duo looked straight at the camera in the first photograph shared on social media, and in the second, stared down at their phones.
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The post was captioned: 'A day in the life of a (modern day) knight.'
The pair are set to welcome a new batch of stars to Gwrych Castle in a number of days.
All the gear: In the new snaps, both Ant and Dec donned chainmail armour alongside red and yellow tunics and capes
Caption: The fun post was captioned: 'A day in the life of a (modern day) knight'
Celebrities tipped to head into the Grade I listed 19th-century country house include Adam Woodyatt, Richard Madeley, Arlene Phillips and Frankie Bridge.
Other famous names reported to be in the running are Gogglebox's Tom Malone Jr, Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure, Chaser Jenny Ryan, ex-Corrie star Lucy Fallon and Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler.
It comes days after the show came under fire from animal welfare charity PETA after Ant was seen filming the advert for the new series while sitting on a small Shetland pony.
Exciting: The ITV show is said to kick off on Sunday November 21, with the famous faces once again heading to North Wales as opposed to Australia amid Covid-19 travel restrictions
Famous face: Rumoured to be in the line up for this year's programme is broadcaster Richard Madeley and choreographer Dame Arlene Phillips (both pictured in 2021)
In the footage he shared to Instagram, Ant is dressed as a knight and sat on the back of the horse as he joked it was doing 'a little dance' while pacing around.
However, reacting to the footage, PETA released a statement slamming the decision to use the horse for 'cheap laughs' as the organisation urged bosses to find 'more creative and humane ways' to promote the show.
PETA's Director Elisa Allen said in a statement to MailOnline: 'Is there anything I'm A Celebrity wouldn't do in a desperate attempt to get cheap laughs at the expense of animals' welfare?
'This stunt caused a Shetland pony to struggle and risk acute back pain and even lameness.'
Allen added: 'PETA urges the show's producers to find more creative and humane ways of introducing its absurd antics and to leave animals in peace.'
Backlash: The start date comes days after the show came under fire from animal welfare charity PETA after Ant McPartlin was seen filming the advert for the new series while sat on a small Shetland pony
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