I’m A Celebrity ‘thrown into chaos as AJ Pritchard tests POSITIVE for Covid-19 eight days before the new series begins’
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2020 has reportedly been thrown into chaos as AJ Pritchard has tested positive for Covid-19.
According to new reports, the former Strictly star, 26, had a routine test along with the other contestants ahead of the new series, which stars on Sunday 15 November.
The professional dancer, who is said to be isolating near Gwrych Castle in North Wales with girlfriend Abbie Quinnen, is believed to be ‘shocked’ as he has been ‘feeling fine’ and following the precautions set out.
Spanner in the works: I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2020 has reportedly been thrown into chaos as AJ Pritchard (pictured in January) has tested positive for Covid-19
The source told The Sun: ‘Everyone is on tenterhooks. Like the other contestants AJ had a routine Covid test, which came back positive. He will have another one before going in.
‘The ITV production team have gone to incredible lengths all year to make sure everything is carried out safely and with as minimal risk to the cast and crew as possible.
‘There is little room for error. If several stars are struck down, particularly one of the older ones, then it would throw the whole show into jeopardy and be very problematic.’
Protocol: The former Strictly star, 26, had a routine test along with the other contestants ahead of the new series (hosts Ant and Dec pictured in North Wales last month)
Preparations: The professional dancer is said to be isolating near Gwrych Castle in North Wales with girlfriend Abbie Quinnen (pictured in February)
Shake-up: This year has seen the series relocate from Australia to the UK due to travel concerns sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic (Declan pictured in London on Friday)
It is unclear whether the ballroom star will participate on the series following his diagnosis.
MailOnline has contacted an ITV representative and a spokesperson for AJ for further comment.
This year has seen the series relocate from Australia to North Wales due to travel concerns sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the contestants and crew will have to undergo Covid tests throughout their stints.