Olivia Attwood replacement update as Ant and Dec…

Olivia Attwood replacement update as Ant and Dec address her shock ITV I'm a Celebrity exit

Fans have been asking who might replace Olivia Attwood on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! after the Love Island star was forced to exit the jungle. Olivia Attwood's family have revealed Olivia was 'heartbroken' after being forced to leave the camp after just 24 hours.

It was reported today (Monday November 7) that Olivia had been forced to withdraw from the show on medical grounds. A spokesperson said: "As a precautionary measure Olivia needed to leave the jungle to undergo medical checks.

"Unfortunately, the medical team has advised that it is not safe for Olivia to return to camp as there needs to be further investigation. She has been absolutely brilliant and she'll be very much missed on the show."

A statement posted on the 31-year-old's Instagram later explained that fans will 'hear the truth in due course' about her shock exit. It read: "To say Olivia is heartbroken would be an understatement, she dreamed of doing I'm A Celeb for years, and was absolutely loving every second of the show and throwing herself into jungle life feet first (just as we knew she would).

"However, for reasons beyond her control her journey has been cut short. Your support and kind words have meant the absolute world to her, now as much as it always has.

Ant and Dec addressed her departure (ITV)

The statement added: "You will hear the truth from Olivia in due course and she will back on your screens in the new year." And it signed off by joking: "Ps who's going to roast Matt Hancock now?"

At the start of Monday night's episode hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly addressed Olivia's departure, saying she would still feature in tonight's show. "We're very sad to see her go and we wish her well," said Ant.

The Manchester Evening News understands that Olivia, who starred in Love Island in 2017, won't be replaced. But there are still late entries to go in, reportedly former health secretary Matt Hancock and comedian Seann Walsh.

Olivia on Sunday's launch show (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

News broke last week that Matt was joining the jungle and the West Suffolk MP, who has been suspended by the Tory party in the wake of his controversial signing being revealed, said he was taking part so he can "go to where the people are — not to sit in ivory towers in Westminster."

While the broadcaster still hadn't confirmed his surprise appearance as a latecomer to the series, Matt himself confirmed his own signing as he was snapped arriving into Brisbane Airport as well as writing an article to defend his decision to say yes to appearing on the popular programme.

During Sunday night's launch show the issue was addressed by Ant and Dec who joked about the surprise late arrival not exactly being a surprise. "We've also got not one but two late arrivals and fortunately we've managed to keep their identities a secret," quipped Ant. "Nobody's got a clue who they are."

And Dec agreed: "Yeah. You're going to be so surprised guys." He then added cheekily: "We'll be rolling out the welcome Matt for them very soon." @matthew1noonan tweeted: "The Matt Hancock jokes have started."

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