Andy Whyment has joined the I'm A Celebrity spin-off after appearing in the 2019 series in which he came runner-up, losing to fellow soap star Jacqueline Jossa in the final. The Coronation Street legend is making his comeback as a late arrival alongside 2006 runner-up Myleene Klass and 2017 winner Georgia Toffolo.
Actor Andy Whyment, known to millions as Kirk Sutherland, admits going on I'm A Celebrity holds a special place in his heart because it gave soap fans the chance to get to know the real him. He said of returning to the show: "I am a massive fan of the show and to be asked again is such an honour. I felt privileged to be asked back and I said yes immediately - well once I had spoken to Corrie to make sure I could do it. They said I could and so here we are."
The new series, which started on Monday, April 24 on ITV1 and ITVX, was recorded last year at Kruger National Park. The spin-off sees campmates from years go by return for an all-star series in a new setting.
