Former politician turned reality TV star Matt Hancock has revealed the physical toll he suffered during his upcoming stint on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Speaking about his time on the Channel 4 reality show, the former Health Secretary said he faced a barrage of physical and mental abuse.
Matt resigned as Health Secretary in 2021, after CCTV footage emerged depicting him breaking his own COVID rules – during an adulterous fling with his former aide and current girlfriend Gina Coladangelo.
He filmed Celebrity SAS last November, shortly before his controversial stint in the I’m A Celebrity… jungle.
In the show, celebrities enter the jungles of Vietnam, where they face a series of mental and physical challenges. The fifth season stars Matt alongside other celebrities, including glamour model Melinda Messenger and musician Gareth Gates.
Matt Hancock reveals physical torment in reality TV show
Speaking on his time in Vietnam, Hancock revealed the barrage of violence he was put through. “It was a far more enjoyable experience than I expected. I’ve never done that before, never done anything like it,” he told The Sun.
He was paired with Liverpool and Stoke footballer Jermaine Pennant in a game of Murder Ball – a game of aggression in which two teams wrestle to get a tyre in a goal.
During the game, Jermaine inadvertently struck Matt in the face. He said: “”
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