I’m A Celeb viewers complain that Celebrity Cyclone is ‘ruined’
I’M A Celebrity’s Celebrity Cyclone has been a long-standing fan favourite among viewers – but many are complaining this year’s has been ruined.
As the final four campmates got dressed up in superhero outfits and took to the water slide challenge, if viewers of the show weren’t complaining about the MPs distracting bronze coloured shorts, they weren’t happy with him being there at all.
Many have said Hancock making it to the Cyclone was a shock and unearned, particularly as Seann Walsh, who was eliminated that morning, was so excited to be part of the challenge but never made it before being kicked out.
“Usually i would say happy celebrity cyclone day, but matt hancock is going to ruin it this year and i’m fuming about it,” wrote one fan.
“Celebrity Cyclone is my favourite part of #ImACeleb and Matt Hancock is gonna ruin it for me,” said a second.
“I’m personally offended that the british public voted matt to do cyclone over seann,” added a third.
“If only the power of the cyclone could just wipe matt out of the show completely,” a fourth tweeted.
Hancock’s entire presence on the show has proven divisive, with many finding his opportunity (and £400k payday) and affront to those who lost their lives during his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The former health secretary was initially voted for six challenges in a row after entering the camp, as an immediate reaction from viewers who wanted him to suffer if he was going to be in there.
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However, he ended up saving himself after doing so well in the challenges, viewers got “bored” and tired of seeing him get so much screen time.
Since then, he has managed to win some viewers over, but there remains a large amount of fans of the show who still aren’t impressed with his appearance.
He also faces the wrath of Ofcom and Parliament upon his return to reality, with neither happy that an active MP opted to head into the jungle while Parliament was still in session.
I’m A Celebrity continues weeknights at 9pm and is available to stream on ITVX.