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Jamie Roberts

I'm A Celebrity fans 'spot Dec's true feelings' about Matt Hancock after his exit

Fans of I'm A Celebrity believe they've spotted Declan Donnelly's true feelings towards Matt Hancock following the disgraced MP's third-placed finish on this year's series.

The 22nd edition of the show came to an end on Sunday evening as footballer Jill Scott was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning the hearts of the public.

However, this year's series was perhaps one of the most controversial to date after the inclusion of Matt Hancock, who joined as a late-comer alongside comedian Seann Walsh.

After being chosen by the public to undergo a string of Bushtucker Trials, it appeared as though the MP for West Suffolk wouldn't last long in camp, but he managed to stick it out until the final stages; he was only beaten by Hollyoaks' Owen Warner and eventual winner Jill.

Fans believe they saw enough to suggest Dec doesn't like Matt Hancock (ITV)

But, as he made his way out of camp, eagle-eyed viewers were quick to comment on the reaction he was given by Geordie presenter Dec.

As usual, Dec and pal Ant McPartlin were on hand to greet - and grill - the exiting celebs. However, some fans noticed the seemingly frosty reception Hancock faced compared to other leavers.

Taking to Twitter, one user wrote: "Ant & Dec gave every campmate who left the jungle a hug and but when Matt Hancock left, they just shook his hand #ImACelebrity," while another claimed: "Dec absolutely HATES Matt Hancock! #ImACelebrity #ImACeleb."

The Geordie duo spoke to the MP after he finished third (ITV)

Another agreed, writing: "Dec deffo dislikes Matt, you can see it 10,304 miles away #ImACelebrity #ImACeleb #MattHanock," while a fourth remarked: "Nobody is buying this bulls*** Matt. Ant and Dec are trying very hard aren't they, they hate him. Bye Matt."

And a fifth added: "Couldn’t help but notice Dec couldn’t keep eye contact with Matt. He definitely doesn’t like him! #ImACelebrity."

Elsewhere on the final night's show, fans absolutely loved Dec's x-rated "toad" comment towards the MP.

Matt Hancock was met by girlfriend Gina following his exit (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

As he took on his final trial, which was aired before the results were announced, the remaining three could have a starter, main, dessert, treat and drink, if they succeeded in their trials, with each finalist vying for a different course, and then their own treats and a glass of something.

For Matt's trial, called Flood Your Face, he had to put his head in a tank of water, snorkelling for five minutes. As time went on critters were added to the tank, including eels, yabbies, toads and water spiders.

After successfully completing it, he was asked how he found it and said a yabby went down his front, leaving him worried where else it might have gone.

Dec then responded: "You don't want a toad in your hole do you."

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