With an affair, the former British Minister of Health Hancock breaks his self-imposed corona regulations. Now the politician asks for "a little forgiveness" - while participating in the TV jungle camp.
British ex-Health Secretary Matt Hancock apologized for mistakes during the corona pandemic in Britain's version of the TV jungle camp. He hopes for forgiveness, said the 44-year-old on the program that was broadcast late on Friday evening. Hancock resigned in June 2021 because he broke the self-imposed corona rules with an affair with a close colleague.
"It was a mistake because I fell in love with someone," he said. After a fellow cast member told him she had to sit alone and not hug anyone at her aunt's funeral, Hancock said, "What I'm really looking for is a little bit of forgiveness. Everyone makes mistakes, and I made a very big one."
Hancock's participation in "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" had caused severe criticism because the ex-minister is still a member of the British Parliament. His conservative faction suspended him. Critics accuse Hancock of wanting to polish his image with the performance. He earns extra money instead of taking care of his constituents.
On Friday, the MP was nominated by TV viewers for a so-called jungle test for the fourth time in a row. In the third "challenge," Hancock had to eat camel penis, which he described as "soft and crunchy," as well as sheep's vagina and cow anus, among other things. "The texture is terrible and you're thinking about what you're eating all the time. I don't recommend it as a main course," Hancock said. Pop star Boy George was also selected for testing, having to eat several vegetarian "specialties" such as a fermented duck egg.
