Holly Willoughby has done an amazing job filling in for Ant McPartlin on this year’s I’m A Celebrity.
And it seems her banter with co-star Dec Donnelly and her reaction to the Bushtucker trials has won over viewers as some fans have admitted they don’t want Ant to return next year.
During Sunday night’s show, Holly amused viewers with her reaction to Noel Edmonds and Nick Knowles’ Bushtucker trial as she became overly excited every time they managed to bag a star.
She also melted hearts when she hugged Anne Hegerty after The Chase star ate a witchetty grub during the show’s live trial.
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After last night’s show, viewers shared their thoughts on Twitter and admitted they want Holly to return next year rather than Ant.
One person said: “Been following #ImACeleb, it’s actually good this year. Can Ant stay at home next year as well? Holly Willoughby far better.”
Another wrote: “I am loving @hollywills on @imacelebrity this year actually think I prefer to Ant is that bad of me.”
Been following #ImACeleb It’s actually good this year. Can Ant stay at home next year as well? Holly Willoughby far better.
— Alan Collins (@EFCCollins) 25 November 2018
I am loving @hollywills on @imacelebrity this year actually think I prefer to Ant is that bad of me #imaceleb
— Samantha Rigby (@citysam90) 25 November 2018
A third tweeted: “Wasn’t sure about Holly presenting this at first but now I’m like ‘Ant.. who??'”
Wasn’t sure about Holly presenting this at first but now I’m like “Ant.. who?? 🤷🏼♂️” #HollyAndDec #ImACeleb
— Matthew (@alonecrusader) 25 November 2018
Didn’t think I’d say this… but I’d rather have Holly back next year over Ant 🤷🏼♀️ #imaceleb
— Rebecca (@bex2188) 25 November 2018
Must admit @hollywills and Dec are a great pairing. Who’s Ant? #ImACeleb
— Ultima (@Challenge_21) 25 November 2018
However, others are still missing Ant and can’t wait for him to return.
@antanddec Although I Love @hollywills, And She’s Doing An Amazing Job Standing In For Ant, I Can’t Wait For Ant To Return To TV #You’reAwesomeHolly #Ant&DecTho #Bromance #ImACeleb
— Danielle Baker (@Blondie9739) 25 November 2018
I miss ant #ImACeleb
— Kim Louise. (@Kimasobiii) 25 November 2018
I LOVE Holly. She’s a lovely, funny, warm and gorgeous presenter. BUT I miss Ant. I MISS ANT AND DEC. #Imaceleb
— Beth (@Beth94025636) 25 November 2018
But one viewer suggested that Ant, Holly and Dec should host the show all together.
They wrote: “Can we please have Ant, Dec and Holly presenting next year.”
Can we please have Ant, Dec and Holly presenting next year 🤷♀️ #imaceleb
— Emily 🌟 (@MarshallEmily16) 25 November 2018
Holly is filling in for Ant while he takes the rest of the year off to focus on his sobriety.
Speaking about replacing Ant on the show over the summer, Holly said in a statement at the time: “I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery.
“These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit.”
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But it seems Holly proved to be a lucky charm for the show as it enjoyed its most-watched launch since 2013 on November 18.
Some 11 million people tuned in for the first episode – up 700,000 on last year, according to overnight ratings.
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