I'm A Celeb fans spot Matt Hancock's 'rule break' during Babatunde's exit

Oh dear!

Author: Alex RossPublished 25th Nov 2022
Last updated 25th Nov 2022

When news broke that former health secretary Matt Hancock was set to take part in the 2022 series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, it's safe to say the majority of the nation were left angry at the decision.

After arriving alongside comedian Seann Walsh as a late arrival, following Olivia Attwood's shock exit, Matt was voted to take part in a number of Bushtucker trials, with many thinking he'd be the first voted out.

HOWEVER, with just two days to go until the big final, Matt is still standing alongside Mike Tindall, Owen Warner, Jill Scott and Seann Walsh, with many now thinking he could make it all the way to the final.

And whilst Matt has openly spoke about his mistakes during the pandemic to his fellow camp mates, it seems eagle-eyed viewers have noticed the Conservative MP breaking a major camp rule.

During Babatunde Aleshe's exit from the show on Wednesday evening, Matt gave the comedian a goodbye hug whilst saying: "Oh you are so wonderful," before adding: "Will you say that to Gina?"

As pointed out by showbiz reporter Richard Arnold on Thursday's (24th November) Good Morning Britain, sending messages to the outside world is strictly against camp rules, with him telling host Susanna Reid: "Sending a message to the outside world..." before Susanna asked: "Is that not allowed?"

Richard replied: "No. You're not allowed to send a message to the outside."

After co-host Ben Shephard pointed out: "Chris Moyles has got a hat with a 'T' on for his girlfriend?", Richard revealed: "Yes but that's not a subliminal message I suppose. Because I'd be sending up a flare at this point! I mean, it's been long enough hasn't it.

"There you have it, Matt Hancock breaking rules."

Check out all of the past winners of I'm A Celeb below:

1. Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn was the first celebrity to win the show back in 2002.

2. Phil Tufnell

England cricketer Phil Tufnell won the show with his hilarious personality in 2003.

3. Kerry Katona

Kerry Katona was the first woman to win the show in 2004.

4. Joe Pasquale

Joe Pasquale won the show when it returned later in the year of 2004.

5. Carol Thatcher

Journalist Carol Thatcher won the show in 2005 when she beat soap stars Sheree Murphy and Sid Owen.

6. Matt Willis

Busted member Matt Willis was a popular winner in 2006.

7. Christopher Biggins

Lovable Biggins shared the jungle with the likes of Katie Hopkins and Janice Dickinson and went on to win the show in 2007.

8. Joe Swash

Cheeky chap Joe Swash swapped EastEnders for the jungle and won the show in 2008.

9. Gino D'Acampo

The nation fell in love with Gino in 2009.

10. Stacey Solomon

After showing off her bubbly personality on The X Factor, Stacey Solomon entered the jungle and won the show in 2010.

11. Dougie Poynter

McFly guitarist Dougie Poynter was crowned King of the Jungle ahead of TOWIE's Mark Wright in 2011.

12. Charlie Brooks

EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks couldn't believe it when Ant and Dec announced her as the winner in 2012.

13. Kian Egan

After 22 days in the jungle, Westlife star Kian Egan was crowned the King in 2013.

14. Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty

Retired world super bike racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty won over the viewing public in 2014.

15. Vicky Pattison

Vicky Pattison showed a different side to her usual Geordie Shore antics, winning over the public and being crowned Queen of the Jungle.

16. Scarlett Moffatt

Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning the show in 2016.

17. Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo

Made In Chelsea star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo won the show in 2017 after beating Jamie Lomas.

18. Harry Redknapp

Former football manager Harry Redknapp is the current King of the Jungle after beating Emily Atack in 2018.

19. Jacqueline Jossa

Despite the likes of Ian Wright and Caitlyn Jenner signing up for the 2019 series, it was former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa who was crowned Queen of the Jungle, beating Coronation Street's Andy Whyment in the final.

20. Giovanna Fletcher

Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher became the first ever Queen of the Castle in 2020, going up against the likes of Shane Richie, Vernon Kay and Mo Farah!

21. Danny Miller

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller became the first ever KING of the Castle in 2021 after a hectic series. He went up against the likes of David Ginola, Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge!

22. Jill Scott MBE

Former England footballer Jill Scott MBE topped her amazing year off by being crowned the Queen of the Jungle in November 2022. Jill won the show ahead of Owen Warner and Matt Hancock.

23. Sam Thompson

Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson took the crown in 2023, winning the public's hearts and votes ahead of Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.

24. Danny Jones

Following the epic Busted vs McFly tour in 2024, the legendary Danny Jones also found time to be crowned the King of The Jungle! Danny won the 24th series, after receiving more votes than his fellow campmate finalists Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles.

Meanwhile, following his exit from the show on Wednesday, Babatunde appeared on This Morning on Friday 25th November, where he spoke about his unlikely bond with Matt.

Speaking to hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, Baba admitted: “That surprised me. The way we bonded was definitely surprising… we bonded over fatherhood and that was the thing we talked about, and it was so easy being myself in that place.”

Ahead of the now famous Cyclone trial on Saturday night, one more celebrity is set to be evicted from the jungle on tonight's (Friday 25th November) episode.

I'm A Celeb continues every night at 9pm on ITV, with the 2022 final taking place on Sunday 27th November.

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