Matt Hancock's I'm A Celeb entrance will air on Wednesday
Matt is on his way!
Following the shock exit of Olivia Attwood from this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, after just 24 hours, fans of the show will be thrilled to know that not one, but two new arrivals are expected to enter the jungle in the coming days!
In what is perhaps the worst kept secret in I'm A Celeb history, former health secretary Matt Hancock and comedian Seann Walsh will be this year's late arrivals.
When is Matt Hancock going on I'm A Celeb?
It's understood Matt and Seann will enter the jungle today (Tuesday 8th November), with the scenes then set to air on Wednesday 9th November's episode, which airs between 9pm-10.20pm.
A TV insider told The Mirror: “Matt Hancock and Seann Walsh are heading into the jungle in the coming hours and there is huge anticipation, particularly for Hancock's arrival.
"The show is doing brilliantly in the ratings already but his introduction will only increase the levels of interest. And how the other contestants react to Hancock will be fascinating. Whatever you think of his decision to go on the show, it will be must watch TV."
Check out all of this year's I'm A Celeb cast mates below:
Boy George
Best known for: Singer/songwriter
Age: 61
Jill Scott MBE
Best known for: England footballer
Age: 35
Mike Tindall MBE
Best known for: Former rugby union player and Zara Tindall's husband
Age: 44
Owen Warner
Best known for: Hollyoaks actor
Age: 23
Charlene White
Best known for: Broadcaster and Loose Women star
Age: 42
Sue Cleaver
Best known for: Coronation Street actress
Age: 59
Babatunde Aleshe
Best known for: Actor, writer and comedian
Age: 36
Chris Moyles
Best known for: Radio DJ
Age: 48
Scarlette Douglas
Best known for: Actress and presenter
Age: 32
Matt Hancock MP
Best known for: MP and former Health Secretary
Age: 44
Seann Walsh
Best known for: Comedian
Age: 36
OUT: Olivia Attwood
Best known for: Love Island/Reality star
Age: 31
Olivia was forced to leave the show after just 24 hours as a precautionary measure to undergo medical tests. An ITV spokesperson said: "As a precautionary measure Olivia needed to leave the jungle to undergo some medical checks. Unfortunately, the medical team has advised it is not safe for Olivia to return to camp as there needs to be further investigation. She has been absolutely brilliant and she'll be very much missed on the show."
News broke of Matt's involvement in this year's show when he was suspended as a Conservative MP last week.
Chief Whip Simon Hart MP said at the time: "Following a conversation with Matt Hancock, I have considered the situation and believe this is a matter serious enough to warrant suspension of the whip with immediate effect."
Hosts Ant and Dec then joked about Matt's upcoming involvement during their opening monologue on Sunday night's launch show.
Ant sarcastically told viewers: "We have not one but two late arrivals on the way. And fortunately we have managed to keep their identities a complete secret. No-one has got a clue who they are."
Dec then added: "You are going to be surprised, guys. We are going to be rolling out the welcome mat for them soon."
As well as Matt and Sean, McFly star Harry Judd has also been heavily rumoured for the show, but as of yet, nothing has been confirmed.
I'm A Celeb airs every night at 9pm on ITV.
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