FORMER I’m a Celebrity campmate Russell Watson is asking supporters to help with the restoration of Gwrych Castle.
In a short video posted by the Gwrych Castle trust on social media, the world-renowned tenor stands on the staircase - which fans of the hit show will recognised as the staircase used by the contestants during the show - and asks the public to help with the restoration of 'this wonderful place'.
He said: "It is a very cold day at Gwrych Castle.
"I am here to basically ask you to help with the restoration of this wonderful place. I know it is wonderful because I spent some time here recently as you know in the I'm A Celebrity television show.
We have a very special message from @russellthevoice! 🏰🏴
— Gwrych Castle (@GwrychTrust) February 12, 2021
See our GoFundMe page below if you would like to help us with our goal to bring light & power back to Gwrych Castle for the first time in 40 years.https://t.co/n5dqOsZ8Wr pic.twitter.com/zkRDBGkQtc
"It would be lovely if you could help towards the restoration or the continued restoration of this beautiful Welsh landmark."
If restrictions allow, the singer said he hopes to carry out a concert performance late summer.
On the show, he said: “We might be going back to the castle which is great news.
“They contacted me about a week ago and said we’ve had an idea about you maybe doing a concert performance here in the late summer with the castle as the backdrop.
“Obviously if it is safe by then it is something we are looking at doing.”
To donate to the castle fundraiser, visit gofundme.com/f/gwrych-castle
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