I’m A Celebrity viewers have been all saying the identical factor after Nigel Farage completed the present by claiming third place.
The former UKIP chief, 59, made it to the ultimate three campmates and narrowly missed out on the win – after Sam Thompson was declared King of the Jungle and Tony Bellew got here second.
But followers have been fast to notice that Nigel had skilled virtually precisely the identical trajectory as former Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the 2022 collection – as he additionally reached the ultimate and claimed third.
Matt was crushed solely by Jill Scott and Owen Warner to first and second place respectively, defying all expectations.
Fans have been fast to notice the coincidence, with viewers taking to social media to declare it ‘bizarre’.
I’m A Celebrity viewers have been all saying the identical factor after Nigel Farage completed the present by claiming third place
Fans have been fast to notice that Nigel had skilled virtually precisely the identical trajectory as former Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the 2022 collection
One stated: ‘As if Nigel Farage received the identical place that Matt Hancock received final yr.’
Another joked: ‘So which controversial politician will end in third place subsequent yr?’
A 3rd stated: ‘If I had a nickel for each time a politician completed third on I’m A Celeb I’d have two nickels. Which is not so much, but it surely’s bizarre it is occurred twice.’
Like Nigel, Matt had additionally entered the jungle so viewers might see a ‘lighter facet’ to him – as each figures proved divisive all through their respective careers in politics.
After managing 23 days in camp, Nigel spoke to Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly about his jungle journey.
Speaking about his time on the present, Nigel stated: ‘Because I had time to do it, 60 subsequent birthday and I’m going to succeed in an age the place I will not be capable to do it [the show]. Very happy I did it, I did my greatest to point out no worry in any respect, I gave you nothing.
‘I’m not stunned. I’m completely thrilled. Not everybody likes the stuff I campaigned for however it doesn’t matter what folks suppose I mucked in, threw myself into camp. But should you requested me would I do it once more, I feel I in all probability would!
Fans have been fast to notice the coincidence, with viewers taking to social media to declare it ‘bizarre’
‘Obviously there have been folks there with totally different views however I did suppose I managed to influence them that we will respect the appropriate to have totally different views. We had correct debates, no screaming, no huge fall outs and I hope they perceive.
‘The totally different backgrounds, totally different ages was a delight. I learnt that I can management worry in a method that I did not even know that I might.’
Matt himself stated, relating to his exit: ‘I simply needed to point out what I’m like as an individual. Lots of individuals come to me with pre-conceived concepts for apparent causes, however I simply needed to be myself.
‘Politicians as an entire, we do not come throughout as human sufficient. This is an excessive method of doing that.’
Nigel made his first public look along with his girlfriend Lauren Ferrari as she greeted him on the bridge as he exited the jungle.
During the ultimate, Nigel confronted his largest worry but as he took on the ultimate Bushtucker Trial of the collection throughout Sunday evening’s episode.
The politician took half in Panic Pit within the hope to win the three finalists desserts, himself a drink and a deal with.
Nigel made it to the ultimate three on Saturday evening alongside former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, and boxer Tony Bellew, 41 – after This Morning’s Josie Gibson was voted out by the general public.
Nigel Farage has completed I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here… in third place
Nigel confronted his largest worry but as he took on the ultimate Bushtucker Trial of the 2023 I’m A Celebrity …Get Me Out Of Here! collection on Sunday evening
After managing 23 days in camp, Nigel spoke to Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly about his jungle journey.
Speaking about his journey, Nigel stated: ‘Because I had time to do it, 60 subsequent birthday and I’m going to succeed in an age the place I will not be capable to do it [the show]. Very happy I did it, I did my greatest to point out no worry in any respect however i gave you nothing.
‘I’m not stunned. I’m completely thrilled. Not everybody likes the stuff I campaigned for however it doesn’t matter what folks suppose I mucked in, threw myself into camp. But should you requested me would I do it once more, I feel I in all probability would!
During the terrifying trial, Nigel needed to stay within the pit all through time and was joined by snakes.
Ant defined: ‘This is Panic Pit. For each two minutes you keep down there you win a star. Five stars on provide in order that’s 10 minutes in whole. But in fact, you are not going to be alone down there.’
The former politician, 59, took half in Panic Pit within the hope to win the three finalists desserts, himself a drink and a deal with
Dec added: ‘The first three stars are for desserts for camp. The fourth star is on your drink, the fifth star is on your deal with.’
As it started, Ant stated: ‘You’ve received firm now, Nigel.’
Tony and Sam have been watching on as Nigel tried to win them one thing candy for dinner.
Sam stated: ‘Oh, it is a snake!’
Checking in on Nigel half method via his time, Dec requested: ‘Are you OK Nigel?’
Nigel replied: ‘Yeah, fantastic thanks, having a beautiful time.’
Towards the top of the ultimate trial of the collection, the lights went out leaving the previous UKIP chief in full darkness.
After he earned the star for his drink, Nigel stated: ‘Bloody beautiful.’
Once the time was up Nigel managed to finish the Trial with a full home incomes all 5 stars.
Nigel made it to the ultimate three on Saturday evening alongside former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson , 31, and boxer Tony Bellew, 41, after This Morning’s Josie Gibson was voted out
During the terrifying trial, Nigel needed to stay within the pit all through time and was joined by snakes earlier than the lights have been switched off
Once the time was up Nigel managed to finish the Trial with a full home incomes all 5 stars for the campmates desserts, drink and deal with
He stated: ‘I did not flinch!’
Earlier within the ITV present, Sam and Tony took on separate trials to win starters, essential programs, drinks and treats.
Tony took on the primary trial of the day, Stakeout, to win the primary three starters for his or her final meal within the jungle.
Ant defined: ‘This is ‘Stakeout’. You’re going to be strapped all the way down to the enormous plate and you will need to keep on it and endure the jungle critters that may be part of you on there.
‘For each two minutes you handle to remain on the plate that’s a star up for grabs.’
Dec added: ‘The first three stars you win are for starters for you and your different campmates. The fourth is on your drink of alternative tonight and the fifth is for a really particular deal with for your self.’
As quickly because the trial began, Tony shouted: ‘Why am I picked for this? This is a joke.’
However, he managed to face the critters and earn all the celebrities.
Sam took on the second trial, Bonanza, to win the principle course for the opposite celebrities.
Meanwhile Tony took on the primary trial of the day, Stakeout, to win the ultimate three starters for his or her final meal within the jungle
Sam took on the second trial, Bonanza, a consuming trial the place he needed to eat witchetty grub, camel toe, pig’s vagina and a camel’s penis
Facing the consuming trial, he was introduced with 5 dishes, the primary being a witchetty grub which he did not even hesitate to eat.
Next up, Sam needed to eat a piece of camel’s toe to win Tony’s essential course earlier than dealing with a fish eye and a scorpion.
To earn his drink the radio presenter needed to eat a pig’s vagina, Sam stated: ‘I don’t suppose I can try this one…’
To encourage the truth star, the others began singing JLS’s Everybody In Love to try to assist Sam via it.
Completing his last trial of the collection, Sam confronted a camel’s penis, Nigel inspired his: ‘Don’t have a look at it, simply do it.’
Sam earned all 5 stars that means the finalists received to get pleasure from a 3 course meal with a drink and a deal with for his or her final evening within the jungle.