Former UK Health Minister Matt Hancock He was suspended from parliament by the Conservatives after signing on to the reality show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here”. Hancock remains a companion, but transitions to an independent (unattached) role.
“After a conversation with Matt Hancock, I have considered the situation and believe it is a serious enough matter to suspend the party with immediate effect,” Conservative Party leader Simon Hart said.
“I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here” is a survival television show in which the contestants, all public figures, try to endure extreme conditions such as being suffocated by insects and surrounded by snakes. Celebrities have to deal with embarrassing situations to avoid being voted out by the public.
According to Guardian“A source close to Hancock said the show’s producers agreed voters could contact the former minister about urgent matters while he was in the jungle.”
The former minister, who led the UK’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, reportedly turned down the first offer to join the programme. “When he was first approached to participate, although he was naturally keen, it did not take long for him to turn down the opportunity because of the instability facing the government at the time,” a close political associate of Hancock was quoted as saying. Hancock. the sun
According to Daily mail“Friends of Matt Hancock’s ex-wife Martha revealed on Tuesday they were shocked by the decision.”
This is not the first time that the former health minister has been involved in controversial situations. In 2021, Matt Hancock He resigned After being caught kissing a counselor, Pandemic breaks the rules.
Ten celebrities will join the show this Sunday. Hancock will be one of the latecomers, as will comedian Sean Walsh. Singer Boy George will also take part in the reality show, which was recorded in Australia.
