I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! has been hit with a wave of Ofcom complaints as the total number of viewers ridiculing Matt Hancock's appearance soars above 3,000. The ITV reality show returned Down Under this year after a two year break during the coronavirus pandemic - but the 2022 series has not been without controversy.
A batch of 12 new celebrities entered camp, Matt Hancock hit the headlines for his controversial entry on the show as a serving MP. As a result, TV regulator Ofcom has since received 3,287 complaints, with a total of 1,764 relating to his presence in the jungle, Chronicle Live reports.
In a statement last week, Ofcom explained: "It's worth being aware that under our rules, in principle - and taking into account freedom of expression - there's no ban on any particular person taking part in programmes. However, if the mere presence of a person is likely to cause offence, we would expect broadcasters to take steps to mitigate or justify that offence. How they do that editorially, is up to them."
