The Hollyoaks Star Touches Down in Brisbane
Hollyoaks actor Nick Pickard, best known for his role as Tony Hutchinson, has arrived on Australia's Gold Coast, ready to take part in Ant and Dec's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. The 48-year-old actor, who has played the iconic character since the birth of the northern soap, revealed that the hardest part of entering the jungle was saying goodbye to his family, particularly his daughter Ellie.
Excitement and Fishing Trips Down Under
Speaking about his arrival in Australia, Pickard joked that he was there for a "long old fishing trip" before admitting that saying goodbye to his family was the difficult part. The actor did not know how his character would be written out of Hollyoaks, but he is hoping to show fans who is behind the iconic Tony Hutchinson.
A Huge Signing for I'm A Celeb
A TV source revealed that Pickard, known affectionately as "Tony from Hollyoaks," is a soap legend and a huge signing for I'm A Celebrity. Soap stars tend to do well on the show due to their loyal following and down-to-earth nature. The source also mentioned that this is a helpful time for Hollyoaks, as the soap recently moved online, introducing a younger online audience to Pickard through I'm A Celeb's wide reach.
Joining the Star-Studded Line-up
Pickard will join the full I'm A Celebrity 2023 line-up in camp this weekend, alongside politicians, influencers, and daytime stars. Ant and Dec will welcome the latest stars on Sunday, November 19, who will face stomach-churning bushtucker trials and terrifying challenges.
Ante Up on Bushtucker Trials
ITV has upped the ante on its famous Bushtucker Trials, with exclusive footage showing that the Walk The Plank challenge has received a devilish makeover. This year's show is set to be one of the best yet, with twelve top names from the worlds of Westminster, Albert Square, and the MasterChef kitchen.
