I’m A Celeb’s Beverley Callard clears confusion following cancer diagnosis

Entertainment
7 Apr 2026 • 7:05 PM MYT
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  • Beverley Callard, known for her role as Liz McDonald in Coronation Street, addressed fan confusion about her appearance on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.
  • The 69-year-old actress announced in February that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, which is in its "very early stages".
  • She clarified on Instagram that her participation in the ITV show, which premiered on Monday (6 April), was filmed some time ago.
  • Callard stated, "I know everybody thinks I'm suddenly going away to South Africa, I'm not, we did film it a little while ago."
  • The second series of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa, featuring returning campmates, was filmed prior to its broadcast in April.

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