They say that showbiz is politics for ugly people. But that has not stopped some of parliament’s finest swapping the Westminster jungle for the real thing. Over the years, a series of politicians have braved the Australian climate of ITV’s reality series I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Among them are the ex-Scottish Labour MP Kezia Dugdale, former Tory MP Nadine Dorries and Reform’s own Nigel Farage. It is fair to say that some coped better than others…
And now Mr S hears word that TV bosses are hoping to tempt another politico ahead of the upcoming new series. One name doing the round has been Angela Rayner, now enjoying life on the backbenches. The former Deputy Prime Minister would arguably be the most senior politician to brave the jungle. But Steerpike understands that – despite tentative enquiries – friends of ‘Big Ange’ have indicated that the Honourable Member for Ashton-under-Lyne has no intention to enter the jungle. Australia’s loss is Westminster’s gain!
Who will be the big name to draw the viewers in this year? Watch this space….
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