Boy George admits tensions with Matt Hancock in I'm A Celeb camp

Boy George has opened up about his feelings

Author: Alex RossPublished 16th Nov 2022
Last updated 16th Nov 2022

It's now been one week since former health secretary Matt Hancock entered the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here camp as a late arrival, and his appearance has certainly been eventful so far.

As well as being voted to do the majority of trials over the last seven days, Matt has danced with camp mates, as well as opening up about his rule breaking during the Coronavirus pandemic, admitting he 'fell in love' with his aide Gina Coladangelo.

But whilst certain camp mates and viewers at home are now starting to warm to Matt, singer Boy George has revealed tensions with the Conservative MP.

Speaking during a private chat with Coronation Street actress Sue Cleaver, the 'Karma Chameleon' singer said about Matt: "I find him very hard to warm to.

"Everyone else I feel connected to in a kind of… without having to know the ins and outs of who you are."

Giving a more diplomatic response, 59-year-old Sue said: "You've got an economist in a camp with a load of creatives. He's math all the way, he uses a different side of his brain. Do you know what I mean?"

For the first time since his arrival, viewers at home didn't vote Matt to take part in the Bushtucker Trial on Monday night, instead they voted for Chris Moyles, Boy George, and Babatunde Aleshe to take part in Angel of Agony.

And after the boys only managed to win 3 out of 11 stars for camp, viewers once again gave Matt a day off, voting Chris to take part in Wednesday 16th November's trial called Boiling Point.

Check out all of the former 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.

Meanwhile, if reports are to be believed, the first eliminations will begin at the end of the week, with rumours suggesting the first camp mate could leave the jungle on Friday 18th November.

I'm A Celeb airs every night at 9pm on ITV.

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