Owen Warner, the former Hollyoaks star and runner-up on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2022, has no plans to return to the jungle. The actor, who finished second behind Jill Scott, cherishes the experience too much to revisit it.
Why No Return to I’m a Celebrity
Owen Warner describes his time on the show as raw, beautiful, and perfect. He has not rewatched the series, preferring to keep the memories intact. ‘I expected to be one of the first out, so to then come second with Jill Scott, who is the most beautiful soul I’ve ever met. I don’t think I’d ever want to change that,’ Warner stated.
West End Debut in Witness for the Prosecution
Warner now focuses on his stage career with a West End debut in Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. He leads the cast as Leonard Vole, a young man accused of murdering a wealthy widow for her fortune. The audience participates by deciding his verdict in the courtroom setting.
‘It is such an honour to work with pieces that have stood the test of time and is still so relevant to today,’ Warner said. ‘When we sat down and dissected the script, there’s so many themes that are so relevant. And also I feel like as an actor, doing theatre is the ultimate test of the craft.’
Relating to the Character
Warner connects with Leonard Vole’s cheeky personality and optimistic outlook. ‘You’ve got to find yourself in every character, and I do relate to Leonard. He’s a cheeky chappy and he’s got a positive outlook on life,’ he explained. ‘Sometimes I’ll be in a situation and people around me will be asking ‘are you worried about that?’ And I’m like, ‘nah, it’ll be all right it’ll figure itself out’ – that’s how he gets in trouble!’
No Nerves, Just Excitement for Live Theatre
Despite the spotlight and first-time live audience, Warner remains unfazed. ‘I don’t get nervous, I just get excited,’ he shared. ‘In the jungle, Hollyoaks, all these incredible things I’m fortunate to have done, I’ve never been nervous. And before I go on stage I just can’t wait. You’re seeing all the faces looking back at you, you’re feeling their reaction and you’re seeing how your lines are landing. So, there’s nothing quite like it.’
Warner embraces theatre as a new chapter. ‘It is a new world now and there is so much to be learned. It’s a whole different side of acting that I’ve never really explored, but I’m so excited to get into it.’
Show Details and Tickets
Witness for the Prosecution runs Tuesday to Sunday at London’s County Hall on the Southbank, with matinees on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets start from £16 and are available until October 2026. Reach the venue via Westminster or Waterloo stations on multiple Tube lines, or by Southeastern and South Western rail to Waterloo and Waterloo East.
