Ant and Dec Want Politicians Banned from "I'm A Celebrity"
The popular ITV reality show "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" is set to return soon, but hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have expressed a clear wish — they don’t want politicians participating in the new series.
Over the years, several political figures like Nadine Dorries, Matt Hancock, and Nigel Farage have taken part in the show, reportedly using it as a platform to reshape their public image and appear more relatable.
Hosts Speak Out Against Political Contestants
During an Instagram Q&A in 2023, the pair were asked whether then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could be a possible campmate. Dec replied:
"I think we do a year without any politicians."
Ant immediately supported the idea, saying:
"Agreed, agreed, agreed."
Recent Political Participants
The same year, Nigel Farage joined the jungle and reportedly earned up to £1.5 million for his appearance, ultimately finishing third behind Tony Bellew and Sam Thompson. Before joining, he said:
"In the jungle you're going to find the real me."
Farage, now leader of Reform, described himself as a "hero" to some and "an absolute villain" to others.
The year before, Matt Hancock — who resigned as Health Secretary after being caught on CCTV kissing his adviser Gina Coladangelo — also finished in third place.
Summary
Ant and Dec are urging ITV to keep politicians out of the next "I'm A Celebrity" season, believing the show should focus on entertainment rather than political redemption stories.
Author’s summary: Ant and Dec champion a politician-free season of “I’m A Celebrity,” arguing that politics should stay out of prime-time entertainment.