Fans are hitting out at Matt Hancock for failing to mention dyslexia during his time on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! so far.
The former Tory MP said that one of his reasons for going on the show was to raise awareness for his dyslexia bill. Having been asked by other contestants why he is in the jungle, Matt has had an opportunity to bring up the condition or his bill on numerous occasions on air.
And viewers of the show are now wondering whether Matt has brought up dyslexia at all during his time in the jungle. With the first eviction due to take place this Friday, the former health secretary could have just days left to speak about the topic.
When asked by the Mirror if it was true Hancock had failed to discuss dyslexia so far, a spokesman for ITV stated: "It is not possible to show everything that happens in camp due to time constraints, we're a 60-75 minute Entertainment show.
"It is always our intention to produce a show that is a fair and accurate representation of life in camp."
A source added that he was not aware of dyslexia being regularly discussed, but added that he had not seen all of the footage from the show.
Fans and critics alike have been quick to criticise the politician - who is reportedly picking up a £400k pay cheque for his stint on the series. One fan said: "Anyone buying Hancock performance? Still no mention of dyslexia."
Another added: "Just putting it out there if Matt Hancock was going in the celebrity jungle saying he was making awareness of dyslexia, then how come he's not mentioned it when asked 'why you in here?'. He never said a word."
Times Radio broadcaster Matt Chorley said: "If only he mentioned dyslexia as many times as he mentioned the scorpion."
And TV Broadcaster and critic Scott Bryan said: "The irony of Matt Hancock going on I'm A Celeb to raise awareness of dyslexia but has not given any mention or awareness of dyslexia."
Hancock himself is dyslexic but was only diagnosed at the age of 18, while at university.
Before going on the show, Matt wrote in a column: "I want to use this incredible platform to raise awareness, so no child leaves primary school not knowing if they have dyslexia.
"By talking about dyslexia on prime-time TV, I hope to not only increase support for my Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill."
His spokesman also said at the time: "The second reading of Matt's Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill is just days after I'm A Celeb finishes. This is an amazing opportunity for Matt to raise the profile of his dyslexia campaign and to talk about an issue he really cares about in front of millions of people."
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