| Series Number: | 20 | ||||||
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| Num Episodes: | 19 | ||||||
| Network: | ITV | ||||||
| Prev Series: | British series 19 |
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! returned for its twentieth series on 15 November 2020 on ITV. Due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, the series was not filmed in Australia for the first time in the show's history, but was instead filmed at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, Wales.[1]
Ant & Dec returned to host the series. In January 2020, it was announced that had been axed.[2] In October 2020, it was announced that Vick Hope would present a new online spin-off entitled I'm a Celebrity...The Daily Drop that would also be repeated on ITV2.[3]
On 4 December 2020, the series was won by Giovanna Fletcher, with Jordan North finishing as the runner-up. Fletcher won the show with 50.27% of the final vote, making it the closest ever voting percentage between the final two campmates.[4] [5]
On 7 August 2020, it was announced that, due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, filming would be taking place at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, Wales, instead of Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia.[6]
As part of the agreement with Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust, ITV announced that it would help support the ongoing restoration project of the site, donating money to the trust for the use of the site for four months, as well as paying for additional emergency restoration work.[7]
On 23 October 2020, Wales entered into a circuit breaker lockdown, which led many to speculate that the series could face delays or cancellation.[8] However, on 20 October, it was confirmed that pre-production of the series, and filming of the series itself, would be permitted to go ahead, provided local coronavirus protocols were followed.[9]
Initial reactions to the new filming locations were mixed, with fans expression confusion and amusement as to how various aspects of the show would be translated into a Welsh setting.[10]
On 2 September 2020, Vale of Clwyd MP James Davies and Prime Minister Boris Johnson both welcomed the relocation during a session of Prime Minister's Questions.[11] [12] [13]
In the weeks leading up to filming, many local residents complained of the close proximity of the filming location to residential areas, particularly as public paths near Gwrych Castle were closed for privacy and security reasons.[14]
Once the series began, viewers reacted positively to the new location.[15] Journalist Katie Archer from Radio Times suggested that the relocation to Gwrych Castle become a permanent feature as a way of refreshing the format.[16]
The line-up was announced on 8 November 2020 during I'm a Celebrity: A Jungle Story.[17]
| Celebrity | Known for | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanna Fletcher | Author, presenter & blogger | style=background:lightgreen | Winner on 4 December 2020 |
| Jordan North | BBC Radio 1 presenter | style=background:yellow | Runner-up on 4 December 2020 |
| Vernon Kay | Television & radio presenter | style=background:tan | Third place on 4 December 2020 |
| Shane Richie | Stage & screen actor | style=background:salmon | Eliminated 9th on 3 December 2020 |
| Mo Farah | Olympic long-distance runner & track athlete | style=background:salmon | Eliminated 8th on 2 December 2020 |
| Former Strictly Come Dancing professional | style=background:salmon | Eliminated 7th on 2 December 2020 | |
| Jessica Plummer | Former EastEnders actress & Neon Jungle singer | style=background:salmon | Eliminated 6th on 1 December 2020 |
| Russell Watson | Operatic tenor | style=background:salmon | Eliminated 5th on 1 December 2020 |
| Victoria Derbyshire | Journalist & television presenter | style=background:salmon | Eliminated 4th on 30 November 2020 |
| Beverley Callard | Coronation Street actress | style=background:salmon | Eliminated 3rd on 30 November 2020 |
| Ruthie Henshall | Musical theatre actress & singer | style=background:salmon | Eliminated 2nd on 29 November 2020 |
| Hollie Arnold | Paralympic javelin thrower | style=background:salmon | Eliminated 1st on 27 November 2020 |
Indicates that the celebrity received the most votes from the public.
Indicates that the celebrity received the fewest votes and was eliminated immediately (no bottom two/three)
Indicates that the celebrity was named as being in the bottom two/three
| Day 13 | Day 15 | Day 16 | Day 17 | Day 18 | Day 19 | Day 20[18] | Trials | Castle coin challenges | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Round 2 | |||||||||||||
| Giovanna | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | bgcolor=lightgreen | 1st 39.45% | bgcolor=lightgreen | Winner 50.27% | bgcolor=lightgreen | 7 | bgcolor=lightgreen | 4 |
| Jordan | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | 2nd 34.06% | bgcolor=yellow | Runner-up 49.73% | bgcolor=yellow | 8 | bgcolor=yellow | 2 | |
| Vernon | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | 3rd 26.50% | Eliminated (Day 20) | 7 | 3 | ||||
| Shane | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | 4th | Eliminated (Day 19) | 9 | 3 | |||||
| Mo | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | 5th | Eliminated (Day 18) | 5 | 3 | ||||||
| AJ | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | 6th | Eliminated (Day 18) | 6 | 2 | ||||||
| Jessica | Safe | Safe | Safe | 7th | Eliminated (Day 17) | 6 | 3 | |||||||
| Russell | Safe | Safe | Bottom three | 8th | Eliminated (Day 17) | 3 | 1 | |||||||
| Victoria | Safe | Safe | 9th | Eliminated (Day 16) | 5 | 2 | ||||||||
| Beverley | Safe | Bottom two | 10th | Eliminated (Day 16) | 5 | 3 | ||||||||
| Ruthie | Bottom two | 11th | Eliminated (Day 15) | 3 | 2 | |||||||||
| Hollie | 12th | Eliminated (Day 13) | 5 | 2 | ||||||||||
| Notes | None | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Bottom two/three (named in) | Hollie, Ruthie | Beverley, Ruthie | Beverley, Russell, Victoria | Jessica, Russell | AJ, Mo | None | ||||||||
| Eliminated | Hollie Fewest votes to save | Ruthie Fewest votes to save | Beverley Fewest votes to save | Russell Fewest votes to save | AJ Fewest votes to save | Shane Fewest votes to save | Vernon 26.50% to win | Jordan 49.73% to win | ||||||
| Victoria Fewest votes to save | Jessica Fewest votes to save | Mo Fewest votes to save | Giovanna 50.27% to win | |||||||||||
The contestants take part in daily trials to earn food. These trials aim to test both physical and mental abilities. The winner is usually determined by the number of stars collected during the trial, with each star representing a meal earned by the winning contestant for their fellow celebrities.
The public voted for who they wanted to face the trial
The contestants decided who would face the trial
The trial was compulsory and neither the public nor celebrities decided who took part
| Trial number | Air date | Name of trial | Celebrity participation | Winners/ Number of stars< | --Please ONLY include if there are any stars to physically collect, otherwise it will just be the name of the winner of the trial--> | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 November | The Cliff Climb | AJ Beverley Giovanna Hollie Jessica Jordan Mo Shane Vernon Victoria | 1 | ||
| 2 | 15 November | The Gates to Hell | AJ Beverley Giovanna Hollie Jessica Jordan Mo Shane Vernon Victoria | rowspan="6" | ||
| 3 | 16 November | The Viper Vault | Jordan Shane | |||
| 4 | 17 November | Frights of the Round Table | Beverley Jordan Vernon | |||
| 5 | 18 November | Stage Fright | Russell Ruthie | |||
| 6 | 19 November | Trapped Door | Jordan | |||
| 7 | 20 November | Fort Locks | Mo | |||
| 8 (Live) | 20 November | The Royal Tournament | AJ Beverley Giovanna Hollie Jessica Jordan Mo Russell Ruthie Shane Vernon Victoria | AJ Jordan Mo Russell Shane Vernon | 2 | |
| 9 | 22 November | Bar-Baric | Beverley Giovanna Hollie Jessica Ruthie Victoria | 3 | ||
| 10 | 23 November | Harm-Ory | AJ Jessica | |||
| 11 | 24 November | Cruel Jewels | Shane | 4 | ||
| 12 | 25 November | Sickening Stalls | Jessica Shane | |||
| 13 | 26 November | Wicked Waterways | Hollie Shane | 3 5 | ||
| 14 | 27 November | Chambers of Horror | AJ Shane | 6 | ||
| 15 | 29 November | The Critter Clink | Victoria | rowspan="8" | ||
| 16 | 30 November | Rancid Rotisserie | Russell | |||
| 17 | 1 December | Cart-Astrophy | Giovanna Vernon | |||
| 18 | 2 December | Game of Groans | AJ Mo | |||
| 19 | 3 December | Celebrity Cyclone | Giovanna Jordan Shane Vernon | |||
| 20 | 4 December | The Table of Torment | Vernon | |||
| 21 | Frightening Feast | Giovanna | ||||
| 22 | The Iron Maiden | Jordan | ||||
| --Stars ratings are given by total stars won in the trial collectively--> | ||
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity | Number of stars earned | Percentage |
| Giovanna Fletcher | 87% | |
| Jordan North | 92% | |
| Vernon Kay | 92% | |
| Shane Richie | 86% | |
| Mo Farah | 68% | |
| AJ Pritchard | 68% | |
| Jessica Plummer | 76% | |
| Russell Watson | 73% | |
| Victoria Derbyshire | 79% | |
| Beverley Callard | 84% | |
| Ruthie Henshall | 88% | |
| Hollie Arnold | 68% | |
As well as competing in the trials, celebrities have to complete 'Castle Coin Challenges' in order to earn treats for themselves. At least 2 celebrities will be chosen to compete in the challenge. They must complete the challenge they have been given in order to win 'Castle Coins'. After completion of the challenge, the celebrities will take the Castle Coins and head to the Ye Olde Shoppe, where they will purchase one of two snack options, from Kiosk Cledwyn. However, before they are allowed to take the prize, the other celebrities back at the living quarters must answer a question either based on a recent survey or a general knowledge question. If they get the question right, they will earn the treat, but if they get it wrong, the celebrities will go back empty-handed.
The celebrities got the question correct
The celebrities got the question wrong
No question was asked
| Episode | Air date | Celebrities | Prizes available | Prize chosen | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 November | Giovanna Hollie | Welsh Cakes Twiglets | Welsh Cakes | rowspan=2 |
| 4 | 18 November | AJ Jessica | Bread & Butter Sweet Popcorn | Bread & Butter | |
| 5 | 19 November | Beverley Shane | Custard Creams Ready Salted Crisps | Custard Creams | 7 |
| 6 | 20 November | Mo Victoria | Jelly Worms Mixed Nuts | Jelly Worms | rowspan=4 |
| 8 | 22 November | Russell Vernon | Jammie Dodgers Pretzels | Jammie Dodgers | |
| 9 | 23 November | Jordan Ruthie | Chocolate Mini Eggs Scotch Eggs | Scotch Eggs | |
| 10 | 24 November | Giovanna Shane | Marshmallows The Plug for the Bath | Marshmallows | |
| 11 | 25 November | Beverley Giovanna Jessica Ruthie | A Spa Trip for Four Campmates | Giovanna Hollie Russell Vernon | 8 |
| 12 | 26 November | Hollie Victoria | Gingerbread Men Jelly Beans | Jelly Beans | rowspan=3 |
| 13 | 27 November | Mo Vernon | Chocolate Coins Mini Cheddars | Chocolate Coins | |
| 16 | 30 November | Giovanna Mo | Chocolate Eclairs Cheese & Crackers | Chocolate Eclairs | |
| 17 | 1 December | Beverley Shane | Access to The Castle Inn | 9 | |
| 18 | 2 December | AJ Jessica | Treats from Home for AJ, Giovanna & Jordan Fruit Platter | Treats from Home for AJ, Giovanna & Jordan | rowspan=2 |
| 19 | 3 December | Jordan Vernon | Chocolate Orange Mince Pies | Mince Pies | |
Official ratings are taken from BARB, utilising the four-screen dashboard which includes viewers who watched the programme on laptops, smartphones, and tablets within 7 days of the original broadcast.[22]
| Episode | Air date | Official rating (millions incl. HD & +1) | Weekly rank for all UK TV channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 November | 14.27 | 1 |
| 2 | 16 November | 13.30 | 1 |
| 3 | 17 November | 12.78 | 2 |
| 4 | 18 November | 11.95 | 3 |
| 5 | 19 November | 11.65 | 5 |
| 6 | 20 November | 11.93 | 4 |
| 7 | 21 November | 7.87 | 10 |
| 8 | 22 November | 11.14 | 7 |
| 9 | 23 November | 11.34 | 3 |
| 10 | 24 November | 11.22 | 4 |
| 11 | 25 November | 11.10 | 6 |
| 12 | 26 November | 11.18 | 5 |
| 13 | 27 November | 11.06 | 7 |
| 14 | 28 November | 6.73 | 11 |
| 15 | 29 November | 10.61 | 8 |
| 16 | 30 November | 10.55 | 4 |
| 17 | 1 December | 10.28 | 5 |
| 18 | 2 December | 9.84 | 6 |
| 19 | 3 December | 10.62 | 3 |
| 20 | 4 December | 11.57 | 1 |
| Series average | 2020 | 11.05 | |
| A Castle Story | 13 December | 4.49 | 32 |