Michael Barrymore is to present the next series of, “I’m a celebrity, get me out of here”.

The new series will see contestants head to a remote island where they will spend three weeks living next to a swimming pool.

The contestants will complete a series of tasks that involve swimming in the pool. At various points Barrymore will enter the pool with them. They’ll then either try to survive or say, “I’m a celebrity, get me out of here.”

An ITV Tristram said, “Sadly, Ant and Dec won’t be available but Michael has stepped in. He’s perfect for the job as he has years of presenting experience plus he’s an expert at swimming pool layout. It’s even rumoured he can hold his breath underwater for 15 minutes.”

On hearing the news, many celebrities considering ending their career on the show were awight about it. One said, “On hearing the news I was all white. I think I’ll do celebrity suicide bomber instead. There’s more chance of surviving that.”

The news has come as a suprise to some. One leading expert said, “The only thing more dangerous than swimming in Barrymore’s pool is having a pee in Oscar Pistorious bathroom. I’m suprised they can even get the insurance.”

It’s not clear yet which celebrities will be on the show but Dale Winton was recently spotted holding his breath whilst wearing armbands.

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