Ant and Dec have finally opened up about their absence from the I’m A Celebrity spin-off show, Unpacked, following Tulisa’s decision to skip her appearance on the ITV program.
The popular duo, who are known for hosting the main I’m A Celebrity show, revealed that their absence was due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts that made it impossible for them to participate in the spin-off this time around.
They assured fans that their absence was not intentional and that they fully supported the show, but sometimes professional commitments clash, and it wasn’t possible to be present for every single program.
The announcement came after fans expressed disappointment at the hosts’ absence from Unpacked, particularly after Tulisa’s own controversial decision to skip her segment.
While many assumed that the hosts’ absence had something to do with Tulisa’s departure, Ant and Dec clarified that the timing just didn’t work out.
They explained that both of them had prior commitments, which meant they were unable to be involved in the special spin-off episode.
Despite this, the hosts reassured fans that they would continue to be heavily involved in the main show and would return to Unpacked when their schedules allowed.
The explanation has done little to quell the speculation that their absence could have been connected to Tulisa’s missing appearance.
The pop star had originally been booked to join the Unpacked program, but she made the decision to skip the appearance, leading to even more questions surrounding the production.
Ant and Dec quickly addressed these rumors, clarifying that there was no connection between their absence and Tulisa’s decision to pull out.
They also acknowledged that the situation had created a stir, but reminded fans that both of them remain committed to their roles as hosts of I’m A Celebrity, and any absence from the spin-off was purely a scheduling issue.
The hosts also took the opportunity to express their gratitude toward the Unpacked team for handling the situation professionally.
They praised the team for their hard work in making the show a success, even without their presence. Ant and Dec emphasized that while they were disappointed to miss out on the special episode, they were confident that the program had continued to entertain viewers with other engaging content.
They reassured fans that the I’m A Celebrity franchise would carry on as strong as ever, with both of them playing their usual prominent roles.
In the wake of the absence, viewers have continued to wonder whether this will become a more frequent issue in the future.
However, Ant and Dec made it clear that their primary focus will always be on the main I’m A Celebrity series, and they were simply caught up with conflicting work commitments.
Fans are hopeful that this situation won’t affect their involvement with the show moving forward, and they continue to support the hosts, eager to see them return to Unpacked whenever their schedules permit.
For now, the duo remains a central part of the I’m A Celebrity experience, with their fans eagerly awaiting their next appearance.
