Matt Hancock 'joins line-up for Celeb SAS: Who Dares Wins' after impressing bosses

Matt Hancock has reportedly joined the line-up for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2023.

The former Health Secretary, 44, became embroiled in a huge scandal when it emerged he'd been having an affair with one of his colleagues, Gina Coladangelo.

Despite the scandal, the MP is said to have impressed Channel 4 bosses and is the 'biggest name' they've ever signed on the programme.

If he goes on the show, the Tory MP — who ran last year’s London Marathon and did a 100-mile trek around Mount Blanc — will be put through his paces by former US marine Rudy Reyes.

"Matt knows there is a mixed perception of him in the public eye and he thinks going on the show would reveal a different side to himself," the source revealed.

Matt has reportedly signed up to the show (Getty Images)

"It is not unusual for MPs to take part in these kinds of shows and Matt thinks he could go far on SAS, despite it being the hardest of all the reality series on television," they told The Sun.

A Channel 4 spokesperson previously responded to the rumours of Matt joining the show.

They told The Mirror: "In the best traditions of the SAS, this mission is confidential. However, full details will be released when the series broadcasts next year.

A spokesman for Mr Hancock told The Mirror: "Matt gets a huge number of offers and is asked to appear on TV shows all the time but he has not signed up to anything."

Stars taking part in the show will have to battle it out through a series of gruelling tasks - from being taken hostage to jumping out of helicopters - to see if they have what it takes to be part of the special forces.

James Argent is said to have joined (Getty Images)

The full reported line-up was released recently and included Danielle Lloyd (Getty Images)

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In recent weeks, various names have been floating around but it appears the full line-up has been leaked, featuring some very famous faces.

Other stars reportedly taking part in the 2023 series include Danielle Lloyd, Melinda Messenger, Siva Kaneswaran, Gareth Gates, Gareth Thomas and Jon-Allan Butterworth.

James Argent, Jermaine Pennant, Michelle Heaton, Kirsty-Leigh Porter, Teddy Soares, Montana Brown, Perri Shakes-Drayton, Zoe Lyons and Amber Turner are also said to have joined the line-up

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