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Kate Lally

I'm a Celebrity fans thrilled as Ant and Dec issue Matt Hancock announcement

I'm a Celebrity fans have been left thrilled as Ant and Dec revealed Matt Hancock will be taking on the next Bushtucker trial.

The announcement confirms the former health secretary will be on our screens from Wednesday's episode. Ant told viewers on Tuesday: "There is no trial vote tonight because two top secret new arrivals are on their way and they are facing the trial.”

It was recently confirmed that the former health secretary Matt Hancock will soon be entering the camp after spending a period of time in isolation.

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Comedian Seann Walsh, who has been widely reported as the second surprise entry, is also expected to join the campsite shortly.

Viewers watching at home were clearly thrilled by the news Mr Hancock will be subjected to a trial on his first day in camp. Taking to Twitter, Mia said: "Yessss, Matt Hancock trial let's go". [sic]

Chloe said: "Matt Hancock is doing a trial tomorrow. I repeat, Matt Hancock is doing a trial tomorrow". Jackie Pearcey said: "Find myself hoping that Matt Hancock is going to have to do a particularly horrible trial on his way in".

Will said: "This show is giving us gifts from the gods", while Patrick said: "I'm a Celeb is the closes thing we'll get to a general election any time soon".

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! continues on ITV and the ITV Hub

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