I'm A Celeb's Ant and Dec share dream camp mate for next series

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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have given I'm A Celebrity producers a tough task with their list of dream camp mates for this year's series - putting British astronaut Tim Peake at the top.The Geordie duo are returning later this year for the 23rd series of the hit reality show and according to a source, the former military man-turned-space explorer is number one on their wish list.The 51-year-old, who was the first British person to walk space, would join former footballer Roy Keane and The A Team actor Mr T if the pair get their way. "Both Ant and Dec think Tim would be a fascinating signing for the show and bring another layer to the campfire chats," a source told The Sun.

According to the source, the pair think Tim's presence around the campfire would give the show some real "gravitas". Ant and Dec are known for offering up a name or two, but the overall decision is down to the show producers, whose winning picks of the past include reality star Vicky Pattison, singer Matt Willis and Lioness Jill Scott, . “Although Ant and Dec are show hosts they know the series inside out so producers are always really interested to have their input and collaborate with them on casting ideas to create the perfect chemistry," the insider told The Sun.

OK! has contacted ITV for comment. It's not the first time the astronaut has been linked with the world of reality television.

In 2019 a promo clip for Strictly Come Dancing sent fans into a frenzy when it referenced an "out of this world" contestant.