I'm A Celebrity bosses are reportedly working to get Ricky Wilson to Australia after the Kaiser Chiefs singer's flight was cancelled just days before the new series begins.
The 48-year-old was due to fly from Singapore to Brisbane on Wednesday morning, but his Qantas flight, scheduled to land at 5.55am, was reportedly cancelled on Tuesday. ITV is now said to be arranging an alternative flight to get him Down Under as soon as possible.
ITV Sorting Replacement Flight
A source told The Sun: 'Travel chaos is something ITV are always braced for and luckily it's rare that things like this happen.'
'They're sorting a replacement flight for Ricky now. This is one of the reasons ITV always allows for plenty of time between the celebs arriving in Aus and filming starting.'
'Thankfully, everyone else – bar Ricky – have so far managed to get Down Under without a hitch.'
Rebooking Underway
A second source added: 'Ricky's flight is being sorted and rebooked – and he'll be in Brisbane in no time.'
The singer had been due to arrive shortly after Joanna Page, who has already touched down in Brisbane. The Gavin & Stacey actress appeared all smiles as she made her way through the airport.
Celebs' Creative Cover Stories
The 12 celebrities taking part in this year's series have also been coming up with creative explanations for their trips to Australia. Love Island star Chloe Burrows claimed she was heading Down Under on a cheap £99 holiday deal.
Metro has contacted ITV and Ricky Wilson's reps for comment.
