Ant and Dec speak out on Grace Dent’s shock I’m A Celebrity exit as they share health update on MasterChef star
ANT and Dec have broken their silence on Grace Dent's departure from I'm A Celebrity.
The Geordie duo, both 48, opened Monday night's show with a message on the food critic's exit.
Appearing on screen after the titles rolled, Ant said: "Big news in the jungle.
"Sadly, grace dent has left the camp for medical reasons but she's doing fine and we all send her our best."
Dec added: "We certainly do."
News of the food critic walking from the jungle broke on Monday morning.
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In a statement, a spokesperson for I'm A Celebrity said: "Unfortunately Grace Dent has left the show on medical grounds.
"She has been a great campmate and will be missed by her fellow celebrities and viewers alike."
Grace's final words on the ITV show were to her co-star Jamie Lynn.
Announcing the news of Grace leaving camp, Hollyoaks star Nick Picard could be seen reading a jungle laminate to his fellow celebrities.
He read aloud: “My Dear campmates, I’m so sorry to let you down. I have left the camp for medical reasons.
"My heart is broken, I have loved and enjoyed getting to know you all. You’ve held me up and it’s been a pleasure being your friend through this experience.
"Leaving you all at this stage will be one of the saddest things in my life. I love you all. Your friend, Miss Grace Dent.”
In response, champion jockey Frankie shouted out: “Grace, we miss you.”
A tearful Danielle Harold also exclaimed “Love you, Grace," with JLS's Marvin adding:“Miss you, Grace.”
