What's the viewer verdict on Holly Willoughby's I'm A Celebrity debut?
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here was back on screens on Sunday night (November 18), but there was one notable absence.
Following a turbulent year that saw him charged with drink driving, Ant McPartlin was replaced as a presenter by Holly Willoughby, who joined Declan Donnelly in Australia during the premiere of Sunday night's show.
And it wasn't long before Dec pointed that out:
“One of the most gorgeous presenters on British television has been joined by Holly Willoughby” #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/BaEZjSVgWl
- All Ant and Dec (@allantanddec) November 18, 2018
"Good evening and welcome to Australia, where the most eagle eyed viewers among you will already have noticed a big change to this year's show," he said.
"Yes, one of the most gorgeous presenters on British television… has been joined by Holly Willoughby."
Nevertheless, despite his absence, Ant was there in spirit and even sent a tweet sending his best wishes to the new presenting duo.
All the very best of luck to the little fella and @hollywills for the show tonight.
Lots of love from the big fella!!
A#ImACeleb
Xxxxxx- antanddec (@antanddec) November 18, 2018
He said: "All the very best of luck to the little fella and [Holly Willoughby] for the show tonight. Lots of love from the big fella!!"
So, while Ant was happy to see Holly fill in for him in the Australian outback - what did viewers think?
Well, some were disappointed to see Holly on screens:
Seeing Holly Willoughby next to Dec #ImACeleb #ImACelebrity pic.twitter.com/MxJSR5mmjK
- Daniel Walsh (@DanielWalsh12) November 18, 2018
Holly saying “get me out of hereeeeeeere” over the bridge #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/vjhgDNV853
- Blake Kinman (@blakekinman) November 18, 2018
I’m a celeb just ain’t the same without Ant #bringhimback #imaceleb
- holly (@hlittlewoodxx) November 18, 2018
tbh i think dec should be replaced by philip. you can’t have dec without ant but you can’t have holly without philip either #ImACeleb
- louis (@saygnngo) November 18, 2018
Holly looks unreal 😍😍 I love her outfit #ImACeleb
- Ash🦉📚🔮 (@mullificent89) November 18, 2018
Don’t get me wrong I love Holly but it’s not the same without Ant & Dec together 😔#ImACeleb
- Jasmin (@notaflower_) November 18, 2018
But most people were thrilled to see her out in the jungle:
Dec the halls with bells of Holly - The Whole Nation right now #ImACeleb
- Angus (@AngusBunn13) November 18, 2018
Oh my god why do I love Holly Willoughby so much? #ImACeleb
- Brad (@kingxtropico) November 18, 2018
i'm actually loving this holly and dec duo, can't replace ant but they seem fun!! #ImACeleb
- shan 🌙 (@buttercupvanity) November 18, 2018
Is kinda weird without Ant, but Holly is probably the best replacement!
#ImACeleb- ImACeleb2018 (@ImACelebReacts_) November 18, 2018
Holly and Dec entering on a speed boat with the Pirates of the Caribbean theme playing is a mood #imaceleb
- Jordan Emily Brown (@hellomissjordan) November 18, 2018
It's very different having Dec and Holly instead of Ant and Dec, but it seems to be working well at the moment #ImACeleb
- All Ant and Dec (@allantanddec) November 18, 2018
Holly Willoughby is fabulous on this, I’m actually quite glad Ant got binned #ImACeleb
- 𝙏𝙤𝙢🌟 (@tms96_) November 18, 2018
Including us.
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here continues tomorrow night (November 19) on ITV.
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