Matt Hancock will enter the I’m A Celeb jungle TODAY alongside Seann Walsh
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Matt Hancock is entering the I’m A Celeb jungle today, MailOnline can reveal.
The former health minister, 44, is being taken to the camp earlier than expected, along with comedian Seann Walsh, 36, to save the ITV show hours after Olivia Attwood, 31, was forced to leave on medical grounds.
A TV insider confirmed to MailOnline that the pair’s entrance will be teased by presenters Ant and Dec at the end of Tuesday night’s show, while viewers can expect to see them at camp for the first time the following day.
Entering: Matt Hancock will be entering the I’m A Celeb jungle today, MailOnline can reveal, hours after Olivia Attwood, 31, was forced to leave the ITV show for medical reasons
“It may be the worst kept secret in the history of the show, but eventually Matt Hancock will enter the jungle of I’m A Celeb on Tuesday,” explained a source.
Matt’s arrival will come as no surprise to viewers eagerly awaiting his arrival, but it will come as a total shock to the rest of the cast.
And it’s two for the price of one as Matt is joined by his new co-star Seann Walsh, who has yet to be seen since his arrival in Australia.
“Ant and Dec have some great jokes up their sleeve and will be teasing their looks tonight – this is the moment everyone has been waiting for.”
New arrival: The former health secretary, 44, is brought to camp earlier than expected along with comedian Seann Walsh, 36, (pictured) to save the ITV show
New home: A TV insider confirmed to MailOnline that the couple’s entrance will be teased by hosts Ant and Dec at the end of Tuesday night’s show
Matt and Sean’s arrival at the camp comes after former Love Island star Olivia was forced to leave the Australian jungle after 24 hours on medical grounds.
She’s the second contestant in the show’s history to leave after a day—with 2005 camp mate Elaine Jordan the same amount of time.
A source close to Olivia told MailOnline she is “absolutely devastated” that her time has been cut after she became the first ex-Love Island contestant chosen by ITV bosses to star in I’m A Celeb.
They said, ‘She’s so upset. She’s completely broken.
Mystery: Matt and Sean’s arrival at the camp comes after former Love Island star Olivia had to leave the Australian jungle after 24 hours on medical grounds
Olivia felt so honored and privileged to be the first Love Island star to have the opportunity to step into the I’m A Celeb jungle.
“The worst part is that she absolutely did not quit the show and hates anyone who thinks it was her decision to leave.
‘She still wanted to participate, but had to do it for reasons beyond her control, which will be explained later.
A statement shared on Olivia’s Instagram last night read: “To say Olivia is heartbroken would be an understatement, she’s dreamed of doing I’m A Celeb for years, and absolutely loved every second of the show.” and threw himself into the jungle. first (just like we knew she would).
‘We’re very sad to see her go’: Ant and Dec talked about Olivia’s shocking departure at the beginning of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! on Monday evening
“However, for reasons beyond her control, her journey has been cut short. Your support and kind words have meant the absolute world to her, now as much as ever.
“You will hear the truth from Olivia in due course and she will be on your screens again in the new year. Ps, who’s going to roast Matt Hancock now?’
Matt landed in Brisbane, Australia last Wednesday morning after it was announced that he had signed up for the reality series to raise awareness of dyslexia.
Earlier this week, the Daily Mail exclusively revealed that Matt received “special treatment” ahead of his jungle stint by being allowed to use his phone and laptop during his solitary period.
All will be revealed: A statement shared on Olivia’s Instagram last night read: ‘To say Olivia is heartbroken would be an understatement’
Matt, who lost the Tory whip when it was announced that he had signed up, was allowed to speak to his personal advisor via Zoom, despite his co-stars confiscating their technology.
A source said: ‘Matt has been given a different arrangement than the other participants during his isolation period. He has been given his phone and laptop so that he can continue to work and keep in touch with his supporters.’
The Daily Mail also revealed that Matt’s girlfriend Gina Coladangelo, 45, will fly to Australia to support him on the show, where he is destined to be voted into the Bush Tucker Trials.
Matt and Seann will join singers like singer Boy George, 61, ex-Radio One DJ Chris Moyles, 48, news anchor Charlene White, 42, and former rugby professional Mike Tindall, 44, in the jungle.
On Monday night’s episode of the show, Mike revealed that his first date with royal wife Zara turned out to be “boozy” — before making an astonishing camp with his rapping skills.
Heading home to her beauty: Olivia fiancé Bradley Dack insists Love Island star is ‘fine’ after being forced to quit but told MailOnline Monday he has ‘no idea’ why she left