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I'm A Celebrity's Matt Hancock set to be fired as camp leader as election is called

I'm A Celebrity's Matt Hancock is set to lose his title as leader of the camp on the ITV show.

We can exclusively reveal there is going to be an election in the jungle camp which will see the campmates vote for a new camp leader, who will replace Matt, 44 - if he isn't elected.

A show source said: "Campmates will vote for a new camp leader." They further commented about the process: "Then whoever is voted the new camp leader picks a deputy.

"In theory Matt could retain the title of leader but it seems about as likely as him still being an MP after the next general election. They will want a change in camp."

Matt Hancock (pictured) may not be camp leader for much longer (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

This change will happen on Friday night's show. The episode is due to be slightly longer than usual, with it scheduled to air from 9pm until 10.30pm tomorrow evening.

Matt became camp leader last week and his position with journalist Charlene White, 42, as his deputy, has led to some conflict over recent days though.

This has included over sleeping arrangements. Charlene would not share the beds in the RV with the politician, which led to a shortage of bed in the camp.

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And there had been tension even when politician Matt was first elected as camp leader. At the time, Boy George threatened a "revolution" if Matt was too bossy.

The news of the election comes amid campmates' family and friends landing in Australia. They have arrived ahead of the first eviction, which is expected to be soon.

He has been camp leader with Charlene White (left) as his deputy (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Among the loved ones now out in Australia is Matt's girlfriend Gina Coladangelo. She was photographed at Brisbane Airport earlier this week upon her arrival.

She was seen wearing a black top and a pair of black pants for the trip. Gina was photographed sporting a pair of white trainers as she walked through the airport in Brisbane.

Following her arrival, Gina spoke about her partner Matt. She said: "I have been watching the show. It would be difficult not to be impressed. He has done really well."

Matt's girlfriend Gina Coladangelo (pictured) arrived in Australia earlier this week (Tim Merry/Daily Star)
She was photographed at Brisbane Airport (Tim Merry/Daily Star)

Gina said that the politician is "made of tough stuff" and added that it's "hard not to be impressed" with his efforts in the jungle. She further stated that she's missed him.

And she also discussed the dynamic within the camp, which has sometimes seen Matt be quizzed. "They all seem to be getting on OK," said in relation to this year's campmates.

I'm A Celebrity continues tonight (November 17) on ITV and ITV Hub from 9pm. Previous episodes are available for catch up through on demand platform ITV Hub.

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