Ant McPartlin surprises staff at pub in Wales ahead of I’m A Celebrity launch

Ant McPartlin surprises staff at pub in Wales ahead of I’m A Celebrity launch

Host Ant McPartlin is already fitting in with the locals in Wales after heading to the pub.

The star spotted at The Mulberry pub in Conwy Marina ahead of the show’s launch this weekend.

The I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! presenter, 44, will be joined by regular on-screen partner Declan Donnelly to present the celebrity survival show when it returns to our screens on Sunday looking rather different.

Instead of its usual setting in the Australian jungle, the coronavirus pandemic has seen the series transported to Gwrych Castle, North Wales.

Now, the Welsh public have been treated to a sighting of Ant out and about.

Writing on their Facebook page today, the pub penned: “Now there’s a nice surprise at The Mulberry today.

The post continued: “Casually working and look who has time to take a selfie with our manager Jackie. It’s only Ant from I’m a celeb.

” #antanddec #imacelebrity #conwy #conwymarina #robsinsonsbrewery #mulberryconwy “.

The excitement was palpable in the comments section as fans of the pub and Ant replied to the post.

One person penned: “Great. That was nice of him to stop and chat. Hope hes enjoying himself xx”.

Another Facebook user wrote: “Love it nice to see something cheery Can’t wait till Sunday xx”.

Meanwhile, another person added: “Wow wish I was there today”.

Different visitors to the pub commented to say that Ant took photos with fans on his visit.

The post comes after Ant and Dec posted a selfie from the show’s new setting of Gwrych Castle, North Wales on Tuesday.

Appearing in masks in the image, they captioned the photo: “We’re heeerrrreee! Kings of the castle or a pair of dirty rascals? #imaceleb @imacelebrity @itv “.

The new instalments of the celebrity series arrives on Sunday and will see the host joined by a host of stars in the celebrity line-up.

Those arriving at the castle include former EastEnders stars Shane Richie and Jessica Plummer, Coronation Street icon Beverely Callard, Olympic gold medalist Sir Mo Farah, and presenter Vernon Kay.

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! returns to ITV on Sunday, November 15, at 9pm.