No, this isn't a joke!
Matt Hancock shocked everyone when it was revealed he'd be joining the cast of this year's I'm A Celeb.
The official line-up had been announced just days ago but it was revealed yesterday he'd make a surprise last-minute addition to the camp.
Photo Credit: ITV
As the news came about it was immediately reported he was suspended as Tory MP. The Tory Whip Simon Hart said the move was "serious enough to warrant suspension".
Talking on Good Morning Britian, former MP Ed Balls who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 said it was "the wrong time and the wrong programme"
'I think he is totally crackers to do this.'
'Wrong programme, wrong timing! But it's going to be fun isn't it?'@edballs and @susannareid100 react to reports former Health Secretary Matt Hancock will be appearing on this year's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! pic.twitter.com/66csdLogVP
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) November 2, 2022
Matt Hancock himself has since come out and defended his decision to appear on the popular reality show.
"“While there will undoubtedly be those who think I shouldn’t go, I think it’s a great opportunity to talk directly to people who aren’t always interested in politics" he wrote in The Sun.
He also told his fellow politicians that they should "wake up and embrace pop culture".
I'm A Celeb 2022 Line-Up. Photo credit: ITV
Undoubtedly his appearance is going to cause a stir! Meanwhile we're still struggling to believe this is real.
I'm A Celeb kicks off at 9pm on ITV this Sunday, 6th of November
