Ant and Dec break silence on I’m A Celeb fury in Hancock affair dig

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has sparked controversy after it was announced he would be a late entry into the jungle, losing the Conservative Whip in the process. Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have since reacted to the West Suffolk MP’s appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.Matt, who is now a backbench MP, will enter the Snake Rock camp alongside comedian Seann Walsh, 36, after the hit ITV series was thrown into chaos when Olivia Attwood, 31, left.The MP was forced to resign as Secretary State of Health after it was revealed he had broke lockdown rules by having an office affair with his work aide, Gina Coladangelo.Matt said he had “let people down” after photos emerged of him with Gina – whom he appointed – and he said at the time he was “very sorry”.A petition to ban him from the show reached 44,000 signatures.READ MORE: Gal Costa dead: Legendary Brazilian singer dies aged 77 Ant and Dec break silence on I’m A Celeb fury over Hancock (Image: INSTAGRAM/GETTY) Matt Hancock will complete his first Bushtucker Trial (Image: ITV) Ant and Dec have given their take on Matt Hancock’s debut (Image: INSTAGRAM ANT AND DEC) Matt Hancock has joined the lineup on I’m A Celebrity (Image: ITV)The pair laughed out loud at the jab, as he replied: “I don’t think so,” while Ant chimed: “That was very good though.”The I’m A Celebrity presenters attempted to swerve any further questions about Matt as they urged viewers to not make any snap judgements.Ant said: “I think a lot of people are going to be screaming at the telly. But I don’t know the man so let’s wait and see.”Fans rushed to comment on the post as they flooded the pair’s comment section.DON’T MISS…Jennifer Aniston, 53, in raciest shoot yet as she talks about kids[LATEST]Shane MacGowan looks frail as he makes rare appearance in wheelchair[PICTURES]Strictly’s Shirley Ballas explains reason she’s forced to wear wigs[STRICTLY]Ant and Dec fan wrote: “Matt Hancock is gonna get absolutely destroyed.”Mev replied: “Let’s hope so.”Shanny remarked: “My votes are waiting it’s time for our party.””Matt H is really gonna get it from a lot of people. Mike Tindall is the new Spiderman,” Lew shared.