 The MP is reportedly being paid around £400,000 for going on the show ( Credit / Daily Star) Following the news of the MP's huge fee, we've taken a look at some of the biggest earners in the history of the show. Noel Edmonds ITV thought they'd struck gold when they managed to sign up former Deal or No Deal host Noel for I'm A Celeb in 2018. However, they had to shell out a pretty hefty amount for the pleasure, with the presenter said to be paid £600,000 to enter the show. Noel is covered in creepy crawlies during a challenge ( ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Noel was parachuted in a few days after the main group of celebs, appearing as a grand emperor during his first appearance on TV screens. However, things didn't last for Noel and he was voted out after just nine days on the programme. Admitting that he was shocked to be out so early, Noel explained after his exit: "When it happened I was){kind=link}
Following the news that former health secretary Matt Hancock will be paid around £400,000 for going on I’m a Celebrity, we’ve taken a look at some of the other huge earners from the show, and the amounts they pocketed
Some stars need an awful lot of cash to be tempted away from their pampered lives and hang out with creepy crawlies and snakes in an Australian jungle while the I’m a Celebrity cameras roll.
However, some big names get far more dough than others, with ITV bosses clearly hoping their star power and entertainment value will pull in viewers.
This year’s most controversial contestant- Conservative MP and former health secretary Matt Hancock, is reportedly being paid around £400,000 for the gig, which is said to make him one of highest paid campmates in history.
A political ally close to Hancock, who had to quit his Government position after his affair with an aide was exposed, said the MP will be will be making a donation to charity from his earnings.