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Kate Lally

'Disgusted' I'm a Celebrity viewers switch off within minutes

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! fans claim to have switched the show off on Wednesday evening after seeing MP Matt Hancock on their screens.

The former health secretary has joined the camp as a late arrival, along with comedian Seann Walsh. Moments into the show, viewers saw the two meet for the first time before they discussed their tastes in music.

Seann has a tattoo in homage to Blink 182, while Matt said he preferred the likes of Ed Sheeran, before then singing a rendition of Perfect.

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Following the announcement that he would be participating in the show, the West Suffolk MP had the Conservative Party whip removed and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also expressed his "disappointment" at the decision to sign up.

Speaking ahead of his debut on the show, Mr Hancock said: "I have never come across a snake at close quarters and so I am pretty worried about anything to do with snakes. I am not claustrophobic or at least I haven't been found to be but that's the thing about I'm A Celebrity - it is the unknown.

"I've watched the show over the years, I love how it gets down to the essence of people but it's really entertaining as well." Addressing whether he thinks his colleagues in Parliament and the British public will be voting for him to do trials, he added: "I wouldn't be surprised if I end up doing some of the trials. I am hoping I can win some stars for the camp, but most of all I am looking forward to being myself."

But as the episode began and Mr Hancock appeared on our TV screens, many viewers switched off in protest. Taking to Twitter, KTP said: "Swiftly turned off, I don't want to watch Matt Hancock. MasterChef for me". Danny said: "Get this guy off my screen now".

OnlyT said: "F*** Matt Hancock and every farcical politician like him. Get him off my screen. Can't enjoy this show when it makes a mockery of the lives of the people by having him on. I'm genuinely disgusted".

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