I’m A Celebrity stars warned of attacks by SEAGULLS after a spate of ‘muggings’ were reported at new Gwrych Castle location
Campmates will be forced to contend with the British cold rather than the Australian jungle heat this year.
And the I’m A Celebrity stars may have another problem after a number of seagull muggings were reported at the Welsh castle which will play host to the series.
Ant and Dec have already been warned to be careful with their food on set or they could be attacked, according to The Daily Star.
Under attack: I’m A Celebrity stars may have to contend with seagull muggings after a spate were reported at Gwrych Castle where this year’s series will be based
Conway Council said: ‘We are getting more and more complaints of gulls “mugging” people for food. In some cases this had led to physical injury.’
A number of locals have seen their chips and ice creams snatched from their hands by the hungry birds and postal workers have also been targeted.
A young child was even left with facial injuries after a seagull swooped down and pinched his burger.
On the lookout: Ant and Dec have already been warned to be careful with their food on set or they could be attacked
Danger: A number of locals have seen their chips and ice creams snatched from their hands by the hungry birds and postal workers have also been targeted
A spokeswoman at Abergele Golf Course by the Castle said: ‘I bought two ice creams and a seagull swooped down and stole one from me. It’s quite frightening.’
The series, which will be the first filmed away from Australia, will be based at the haunted Gwrych Castle in Abergele, Conwy.
Contestants will swap the jungle of New South Wales for wintery North Wales after coronavirus restrictions made planning in Australia impossible for ITV producers.
New look: Contestants will swap the jungle of New South Wales for wintery North Wales this year after coronavirus restrictions made planning in Australia impossible for ITV producers
The plummeting temperatures may impact the mood of celebrities taking part more than being faced with paranormal activity.
ITV are said to have paid £1million to rent the 200-year-old castle in Abergele for six weeks with blueprints of the historic building revealing damage in the stone wall and towers.
A large crane was seen operating above the historic site at its entrance this month, seemingly lifting and moving things inside the entryway and turrets ahead of the show’s return.
A post on the castle’s Facebook page said: ‘Day one of our planned emergency works to conserve the central keep at the castle.
‘This area is a mix of medieval timbers and Georgian masonry.’
Worth the expense: ITV are said to have paid £1million to rent the 200-year-old castle in Abergele for six weeks as I’m A Celeb returns to screens this winter