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Alex Green & Susan Knox

Matt Hancock brags 'millions voted for me' during controversial I'm A Celeb stint

Matt Hancock has said he knew joining I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! would be "controversial" but that ultimately "millions of people" voted for him.

The former health secretary, 44, whose stint in the Australian jungle prompted criticism from the Prime Minister and MPs across the political spectrum, came third during the series finale on Sunday, claiming 21.7% of the initial public vote.

This placed him behind former England footballer Jill Scott in first place and Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner as runner-up.

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