Holly Willoughby is 'CONFIRMED' to join Declan Donnelly as co-host on I'm A Celebrity.

Holly Willoughby is said to be confirmed to co-host this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! with Declan Donnelly, amid Ant McPartlin's break from TV.

TV insiders told the Mirror: 'Holly is 100% confirmed to be going into the Jungle this year as Ant's stand-in', as speculation continues to mount surrounding the signing... 

'It's been in the works for weeks as ITV were really keen on getting her in.They've taken their time announcing it as they wanted to be sure Holly could fit it in with her family and other work commitments.'

Shortly before the apparent confirmation, further sources told The Sun that talks about the presenter's potential stint are at an 'advanced stage', as the 37-year-old is said to be the 'only star in talks for the role'.   

The ITV star, who is on a six-week break from This Morning, 'is in secret negotiations with show bosses', after being pipped as the 'firm favourite' for the role.

Holly has worked with ITV for nearly two decades as a presenter for the network's most-viewed shows, which feature Celebrity Juice and Dancing On Ice.

An insider told the publication: 'Holly is far and away the front-runner and talks are at an advanced stage. 

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