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Jessica Sansome

Holly Willoughby appears to defend Matt Hancock amid 'brutal' ITV I'm A Celebrity backlash as Phillip Schofield predicts 'torture'

Holly Willoughby appeared to have a softer reaction compared to many over Matt Hancock's decision to take part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! ITV's signing of the former health secretary for the reality show was first reported on Tuesday (November 1).

However, despite still not being confirmed by the broadcaster, Matt, 44, has been spotted arriving in Australia and has also written a column in The Sun defending his decision to agree to take part in the popular programme. He is expected to be a latecomer into the camp, not one of the 10 original stars revealed earlier this week as part of the confirmed line-up.

Matt, who has been suspended as a Tory MP upon his reality TV decision, is reportedly set to make his way into the jungle as one of two additional campmates alongside comedian Seann Walsh.

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