Gillian McKeith recently voiced her dissatisfaction with the trend of politicians participating in reality television, particularly in the popular show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.

She specifically referenced the controversial appearance of Conservative MP Matt Hancock, which sparked considerable debate among viewers and critics alike.

Despite her overall disapproval of politicians entering the jungle, McKeith hinted at a potential exception that captivated her interest – the possibility of witnessing a showdown between current prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and former Conservative leader Boris Johnson.

She elaborated on her sentiments, stating, “When it comes to politicians, we really ought to give them a pass from these kinds of shows.

“They should not be in the jungle; it’s simply not appropriate. However, if Starmer were to find himself on a waiting list for a future season, I could see some merit in that. And as for Boris Johnson, I believe he should perhaps follow in his father’s footsteps when it comes to reality television.”

Former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, was compensated £320,000 for his participation in the ITV reality show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

This decision to take part in the show led to his suspension from the Conservative Party, as he stepped away from his responsibilities as the Member of Parliament for West Suffolk.

In response to his appearance on the show and the substantial fee he received, Mr. Hancock announced that he donated £10,000 to charity. This donation, along with the payment details, was made transparent in the register of MPs’ financial interests, a document that outlines the financial dealings of Members of Parliament to ensure accountability and public awareness.

Additionally, the register highlighted that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was awarded a significantly higher sum of £510,000 as an advance for his upcoming memoir, indicating the lucrative opportunities available to high-profile political figures through media engagements and publishing deals.

In a detailed account of his time spent in the iconic Downing Street, the memoir titled Unleashed had a modest reception, managing to sell only 42,528 copies in its opening week.

This figure fell significantly short of the expectations set by his publishers, HarperCollins, who likely anticipated a much larger debut given his prominence as a former prime minister.

Despite this downturn, he narrowly managed to retain the number one ranking on the bestseller list, selling a mere 133 copies more than competitor Tim Spector’s The Food for Life Cookbook.

In a light-hearted reflection on the family’s experience with reality television, Stanley Johnson, the former prime minister’s father, shared his impressions about his appearance on I’m A Celebrity in 2017.

He revealed that he and his son had never actually tuned in to watch the show; Stanley humorously remarked to The Sun: “Don’t tell me he’s going to hear about it; it’s very unlikely. Knowing Boris, he may never find out (he appeared on the show).”

Meanwhile, it is unlikely Starmer will be taking to the jungle anytime soon as his hands are tied running the country.

The PM will next week launch a major six-month review of all government spending, with ministers told to make their case for sparse public funds in a line-by-line haggle with the Treasury.

The UK prime minister has warned departments they will have to fight for money from within a tight Whitehall spending envelope set by chancellor Rachel Reeves in October’s Budget, in a so-called “zero-based” review. “

“It’s going to be bruising but it has to be,” said one government official.