AJ Pritchard reportedly tests positive
According to reports, AJ Pritchard has tested positive for coronavirus.
It comes ahead of his appearance on the upcoming season of I'm A Celeb.
He was announced as part of the lineup for this year's show last night.
An ITV spokesperson confirmed, 'that a member of the cast has received a positive Covid result.'
They told the Mirror that they're, 'giving them all the support that they need.'
'I'm A Celebrity has robust health and safety measures and protocols in place in order to operate safely within Covid guidelines.'
It's since been reported that the, 'member,' in question is AJ Pritchard.
Reports
A source assured the Mirror that the dancer is, 'not in hospital or seriously ill.'
They say he's, 'been isolating in a cottage in Wales which is the correct thing to do.'
All contestants are in isolation, 'and will not meet until the end of the week...'
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They say AJ will, 'need to provide several negative tests before he is allowed anywhere near the camp but time is on his side.'
'ITV always takes health and safety seriously and with the coronavirus they won't take any chances.'
The insider claims, 'all the signs are that AJ is still likely to be taking part in the series.'
According to The Sun, Megan Barton Hanson's ex girlfriend Chelcee Grimes is line to take AJ's place.
A source said, 'ITV have always been prepared in case of one, or more, dropouts so have had Chelcee and others ready to go.'
'She’s been squirreled away in a cottage nearby just in case she’s needed.'
AJ hasn't commented on reports.
Meanwhile, you can meet the rest of the I'm A Celeb cast here.
