I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star James McVey has bashed Matt Hancock for his “inappropriate” decision to join the show.
The Vamps star, 28, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (November 3) where he was asked what advice he would give the Tory MP on entering the jungle by presenters Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway.
Before offering any advice, James slammed the politician for his “inappropriate” decision to join the ITV show.
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James said: “I’m surprised he thinks it’s appropriate for him to do it to be honest.
“You want escapism on reality TV and I think it’s a bit raw still to have him on there.
“Advice… I think, get yourself out there.
“I signed myself up for the first trial possible because I just wanted to throw myself in there so I think, you know, boredom was a big thing so staying busy and doing tasks is what I would recommend to anyone going in there.”
Host Ben Shephard also weighed in on Matt’s casting.
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He added: “I’m not sure he’ll have much choice about what he does and doesn’t do because I think he’ll end up doing every trial for stars.”
James’ comments follow former I’m a Celeb champ Tony Blackburn slamming Matt’s decision to join the show, warning the former health secretary that doing so could “destroy” his political career.
Following further condemnation from stars including Denise Welch and Piers Morgan, show bosses defended their decision to cast Matt.
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I’m a Celeb executive producer Olly Nash told Daily Star: “It’s always an individual’s choice to come into camp, isn’t it?
“And at any point, any celebrity can say I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.
“Nobody has to do the show in the same way and nobody has to stay in camp and nobody has to do a trial. So it’s up to any celebrity to make that choice.”
Good Morning Britain airs from 6am on weekdays. I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! returns at 9pm on Sunday night (November 6) on ITV.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
