Ant and Dec and their band of 'I'm a Celebrity' stars have been given a hearty welcome back to North Wales in the eve of the 20th anniversary of the hit show, despite opposition from some locals.
The TV presenters were surprised by a banner held over a motorway leading to Abergele which urged them to 'go home'.
There has also been unhappiness against the celebrity circus on local bulletin boards from residents concerned that the increased number of visitors will mean traffic snarl ups as roads have been closed with traffic speeds limited and footpaths sealed off.
A woman died outside the castle in a road accident while trying to take a picture of the monument last year leading to safety fears over fans.
Ant and Dec and their band of 'I'm a Celebrity' stars have been given a hearty welcome back to North Wales in the eve of the 20th anniversary of the hit show, despite opposition from some locals
A number of local businesses in the Welsh town of Abergele have erected banners and posters to welcome Ant and Dec, and their cast of I'm A Celebrity stars
But businesses and local residents in the Welsh town have hit back and come out in favour of the pair bringing their show back to Gwrych Castle for the second consecutive year after seeing visitor numbers increase by 50 per cent.
As these pictures show, along with Christmas decorations locals have been busy erecting banners, cardboard cut outs and photographs welcoming the duo, who usually broadcast from the Australian jungle, back.
Les Light who owns Ready Grass in Abergele has placed two giant cardboard cut outs of the Geordie stars next to a throne and two giant sized balloons.
He said: 'These guys are good for putting the area on the national map as well as bringing more visitors into the pubs here.'
There has also been unhappiness against the celebrity circus on local bulletin boards from residents concerned that the increased number of visitors will mean traffic snarl ups as roads have been closed with traffic speeds limited and footpaths sealed off
Along with Christmas decorations locals have been busy erecting banners, cardboard cut outs and photographs welcoming the duo, who usually broadcast from the Australian jungle, back
At the local butchers Kitchens of Abergele, store assistant Dawn Williams said: 'I think it is
