I’m a Celebrity 2022 – live updates: Olivia Attwood shares why she left, plus her thoughts on Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock has settled into jungle life on I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and, as expected, the public keep voting for him to do all the gruesome trials.

His arrival at the camp has been met with mixed emotions, with Boy George crying on camera, and Charlene White schooling the former health secretary over his decision to join the show.

Olivia Attwood, who was the first to exit, having been forced to drop out of the competition due to a medical matter less than 24 hours after she entered the jungle, said of Hancock after she left: “It’s funny to see him slimed and gunked but it isn’t funny if you didn’t get to hold someone’s hand when they died while he was snogging someone in his office.

“NHS workers are protesting to get paid enough money to survive and he is out earning money in the jungle. That doesn’t seem right, does it?”

Hosts Ant and Dec also wasted no time getting a dig in there after the politician said he was an Ed Sheeran fan.

The popular ITV reality series has returned for its 20th season, which is taking place in the jungle in Australia for the first time since 2019 after a two-year stint in Wales due to the pandemic. Read The Independent’s review of the debut episode – which aired on 6 November – here.

Tensions in the camp rose early on after Boy George accused Charlene White of being “controlling” after the Loose Women presenter took the lead in the kitchen.

And Seann Walsh opened up about his Strictly cheating scandal to Corrie star Sue Cleaver.

Hancock meanwhile, confided in the campmates that he he is looking for “forgiveness” after his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and his breaking of lockdown rules.

Read updates on the latest jungle antics below...

I’m a Celeb 2022

• What happened to Kiosk Keith?

• Meet the full cast of I’m a Celebrity

• How much are I’m a Celebrity 2022 contestants getting paid?

How much are I’m a Celebrity 2022 contestants getting paid?

08:07 , Peony Hirwani

One of the questions frequently asked about I’m a Celebrity concerns the fees celebrities get paid to take part – which can vary wildly from person to person.

While ITV doesn’t disclose details of how much contestants are paid, reports nonetheless circulate about what the stars are taking home, and this year is no different.

Here’s a rundown of what everyone on I’m a Celebrity is reported to be making this year.

How much are I’m a Celebrity 2022 contestants getting paid?

Why I’m a Celebrity’s Kiosk Keith was ‘fired’ after 15 years

07:07 , Peony Hirwani

ICYMI: Kiosk Keith was just as much a staple on I’m a Celebrity as Ant and Dec, before he was allegedly fired from the show in 2017.

It was his job to take the contestants’ bag of dollars and ring the other stars back at camp, asking them a difficult question which, if they answered it correctly, earned them some treats from the Shack. If they got it wrong, however, he would slam down the shutters and the celebrities would be left with nothing.

Part-way through 2017’s series of I’m a Celebrity, Keith disappeared. At the time, Ant and Dec told fans he was unwell and he was temporarily replaced by a woman called Kiosk Kath.

Read more:

Where is Kiosk Keith? Why I’m a Celebrity staple was ‘fired’ after 15 years

Lorraine asks viewers whether I’m a Celeb is helping or harming Matt Hancock’s reputation

06:07 , Peony Hirwani

ICYMI: Lorraine took a poll on whether viewers believed that Matt Hancock’s appearance on I’m a Celeb is helping or harming his reputation.

A total of 545 people, the results of which were shared on the official Twitter account for Lorraine, voted on whether they believed Hancock was successfully rehabilitating his image by being on the programme.

People were asked: “Do you think being in the I’m a Celeb jungle is helping Matt Hancock’s reputation?”

Read more:

Is I’m a Celeb helping or harming Matt Hancock’s reputation? Lorraine asks viewers

I’m a Celeb: Contestants ‘disappointed’ as Matt Hancock named camp leader

05:07 , Peony Hirwani

ICYMI: Matt Hancock has been named as camp leader on I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and other contestants are disappointed.

On Sunday (13 November), the contestants were told that the public had voted Mike Tindall and Hancock as potential leaders of the camp.

Tindall chose Sue Cleaver as his deputy, while Hancock picked Charlene White.

Read more:

I’m a Celebrity Contestants ‘disappointed’ as Matt Hancock named camp leader

Matt Hancock seen by I’m a Celebrity medic after being stung by a scorpion

04:07 , Peony Hirwani

ICYMI: Matt Hancock was seen by a medic on I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! after being stung by a scorpion.

During Sunday (13 November) night’s episode, the contestants were fetching logs for the camp when Hancock yelped out in pain.

“Ouch, f***! That really hurts!” he shouted. “I’ve got no splinter. Ow, that really hurts… it’s like I must have been bitten by something. Oh yeah! Wow, look at that a scorpion. I’ve been stung by a scorpion.”

He continued: “It was so painful… it hurts a lot and I’m feeling slightly dizzy. S***.”

Read more:

Matt Hancock swears as he’s stung by scorpion on I’m a Celebrity

02:00 , Isobel Lewis

On Monday, Hancock will be facing his greatest fear (again) as he’s placed underground and surrounded by snakes.

01:00 , Isobel Lewis

Earlier on Sunday, Olivia Attwood opened up about the reason she was made to leave I’m a Celebrity after just one episode.

Olivia Attwood gives tell-all interview about why she had to quit I’m a Celebrity

23:59 , Isobel Lewis

People on Twitter are getting sick of Matt Hancock doing all these challenges.

Still, someone’s voting for him...

22:57 , Isobel Lewis

Meanwhile, Hancock’s fellow contestants aren’t too thrilled about him being their new leader...

I’m a Celebrity Contestants ‘disappointed’ as Matt Hancock named camp leader

When will the first campmates be kicked off?

22:17 , Isobel Lewis

The question on everyone’s lips: when will they start kicking off contestants on I’m a Celeb?

When will contestants be voted off I’m a Celebrity 2022?

Matt Hancock to do next Bushtucker Trial

22:14 , Isobel Lewis

Surprise surprise, Matt Hancock is doing the next trial.

And it’s another snake one.

22:12 , Isobel Lewis

It’s got a bit much for Hancock’s deputy leader Charlene White.

The sight of a spider in your bed will do that... or sleeping next to Matt Hancock.

22:06 , Isobel Lewis

Matt Hancock... camp leader...

This is all getting a bit weird now.

21:47 , Isobel Lewis

Mike Tindall and Matt Hancock have been voted as the two contenders to be named as leader of the camp.

Chris Moyles is “perplexed”, while Charlene White says that the public are “jokers” after torturing him with the trials.

Voting opens for next Bushtucker Trial

21:34 , Isobel Lewis

Oh god, it’s the next trial, titled “Deserted Down Under”.

The chosen campmates will be trapped below ground, surrounded by snakes. I wonder who might get chosen for this one...

21:31 , Isobel Lewis

Babatúndé is impressed with Matt Hancock in the trials.

After all, if he keeps doing them, camp gets fed... and he doesn’t have to do them.

21:30 , Isobel Lewis

One person not thrilled to see Hancock in the jungle is Miriam Margolyes.

Miriam Margolyes calls out ITV for casting Matt Hancock in I’m a Celebrity

Snake lunges at Matt Hancock during Bushtucker Trial

21:27 , Isobel Lewis

Wow, that snake has gone for Hancock! He’s faced his biggest fear and secured nine stars.

Matt Hancock enters the ‘House of Horrors’

21:23 , Isobel Lewis

Pigeons, spiders, crayfish, and 2.5 million (yep, million flies).

This is one traumatic-looking trial.

Matt Hancock faces Bushtucker Trial after scorpion sting

21:19 , Isobel Lewis

Matt Hancock has been stung by a scorpion... not that he’d ever mention it.

Still, he’s about to face the “House of Horrors” trial.

Matt Hancock swears as he’s stung by scorpion on I’m a Celebrity

21:03 , Isobel Lewis

A Matt Hancock redemption arc once would have been unthinkable, but what will happen if the former health secretary actually wins I’m a Celebrity?

Our arts editor Jessie Thompson has been theorising...

What will happen if Matt Hancock actually wins I’m a Celeb?

Matt Hancock seen by show medic after being stung by a scorpion

20:47 , Isobel Lewis

In case you missed it, Matt Hancock was stung by a scorpion in camp over the weekend.

An ITV spokesperson told The Independent: “Matt was stung on his finger by a scorpion earlier today in camp. It wasn’t poisonous and he was seen by a medic straight away and is absolutely fine.”

Matt Hancock seen by I’m a Celebrity medic after being stung by a scorpion

20:00 , Ellie Harrison

Just one hour to go until the next episode of I’m a Celebrity...

Here’s a refresher on who all the stars are:

I’m a Celebrity line up: Full 2022 cast including new arrivals

Why did Olivia Attwood quit after one day?

19:00 , Ellie Harrison

The former Love Island star has told the full story of why she was forced to quit.

Read more here...

Olivia Attwood gives tell-all interview about why she had to quit I’m a Celebrity

18:15 , Ellie Harrison

Very agree:

Miriam Margolyes criticises ITV over Matt Hancock casting

17:30 , Ellie Harrison

Actor was very unimpressed by Hancock being deemed “entertainment”

Miriam Margolyes calls out ITV for casting Matt Hancock in I’m a Celebrity

Where is Kiosk Keith?

16:30 , Ellie Harrison

Ever wonder what happened to him?

Here’s what we know...

Where is Kiosk Keith? Why I’m a Celebrity staple was ‘fired’ after 15 years

15:45 , Ellie Harrison

To stop literally all the posts in this blog being about you know who, here’s a look back at that mad story Sue Cleaver told in camp the other day...

Fans react to Sue Cleaver’s ‘unbelievable’ birth mother story: ‘Mind-blowing’

15:06 , Ellie Harrison

ITV has just confirmed to The Independent: “Matt [Hancock] was stung on his finger by a scorpion earlier today in camp. It wasn’t poisonous and he was seen by a medic straight away and is absolutely fine.”

14:12 , Ellie Harrison

Matt Hancock has apparently been stung by a scorpion and had to be seen by the medic... more info on this when we have it...

13:50 , Ellie Harrison

Here’s a peek at Matt Hancock taking on literally millions of flies in tonight’s show...

11:33 , Ellie Harrison

Just seen a preview clip of tonight’s trial... it’s Matt Hancock in a box with millions of flies and a bath full of offal. Video coming here soon...

11:18 , Ellie Harrison

Matt Hancock is doing yet another trial tonight, and people are getting very bored of it...

10:25 , Ellie Harrison

Matt Hancock will be facing this tonight...

09:45 , Ellie Harrison

Olivia Attwood has shared her thoughts on Matt Hancock being on I’m a Celebrity...

“People weren’t expecting him to deal with it with humour, which is what he has done,” she said. “I would have approached it with humour too. Not that any of what he did was funny but banter would have been the least he deserves, I would have enjoyed that.

“Despite his obvious flaws he can laugh at himself which is always a redeeming quality. That said, he should have to answer questions.

“It’s funny to see him slimed and gunked but it isn’t funny if you didn’t get to hold someone’s hand when they died while he was snogging someone in his office. NHS workers are protesting to get paid enough money to survive and he is out earning money in the jungle. That doesn’t seem right, does it?”

09:11 , Ellie Harrison

Good morning! We’re back to blog the latest updates from the jungle...

First up we’ve got the full story about why Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the show.

Olivia Attwood gives tell-all interview about why she had to quit I’m a Celebrity

Saturday 12 November 2022 14:52 , Ellie Harrison

We’re pausing the live blog for a night, and will be back on Sunday 13 November

Saturday 12 November 2022 14:35 , Ellie Harrison

Miriam Margolyes is not happy about Matt Hancock being on the show...

Saturday 12 November 2022 13:30 , Ellie Harrison

So this happened last night...

Saturday 12 November 2022 12:30 , Ellie Harrison

Enough said:

Saturday 12 November 2022 12:00 , Ellie Harrison

Could you guess Zara Tindall’s place in line to the throne? The campmates couldn’t, much to Mike Tindall’s dismay...

I’m a Celebrity stars fail to guess Zara Tindall’s place in line to the throne

Saturday 12 November 2022 11:00 , Ellie Harrison

Sue Cleaver told an incredible story to her fellow campmates last night.

Here’s a recap...

Fans react to Sue Cleaver’s ‘unbelievable’ birth mother story: ‘Mind-blowing’

Saturday 12 November 2022 10:45 , Ellie Harrison

My colleague Jessie Thompson has imagined a dystopian world where Matt Hancock wins the show...

What will happen if Matt Hancock actually wins I’m a Celeb?

Saturday 12 November 2022 10:00 , Ellie Harrison

Here’s a look back to all the I’m a Celeb winners to date...

Every I’m a Celebrity winner and what they did next

So long Kiosk Keith

Saturday 12 November 2022 09:30 , Ellie Harrison

Ever wonder what happened to him?

Here’s what we know...

Where is Kiosk Keith? Why I’m a Celebrity staple was ‘fired’ after 15 years

Saturday 12 November 2022 08:42 , Ellie Harrison

Morning! Here’s a look at one of the biggest talking points from last night...

I’m a Celeb stars support tearful Matt Hancock after he makes ‘forgiveness’ plea

Friday 11 November 2022 22:40 , Jacob Stolworthy

That’s it for this evening – join us again for another episode (and another Matt Hancock Bushtucker Trial) tomorrow.

Friday 11 November 2022 22:12 , Jacob Stolworthy

Matt Hancock and Owen Warner will be facing the next trial, which will be watched by all of their campmates.

Friday 11 November 2022 22:10 , Jacob Stolworthy

Time to find out which two campmates are facing the next Bushtucker Trial.

Friday 11 November 2022 22:10 , Jacob Stolworthy

Seann Walsh talking about Matt Hancock’s good interview technique. Has he... actually ever seen him be interviewed?

Friday 11 November 2022 22:02 , Jacob Stolworthy

Chris Moyles isn’t buying it. “I think he’s not being real,” he says. “He’s trying to portray that he’s being honest and it’s eating away at me.”

Friday 11 November 2022 22:01 , Jacob Stolworthy

An emotional Matt Hancock tells Charlene White that he’s looking for “forgiveness”.

Friday 11 November 2022 22:00 , Jacob Stolworthy

Chris Moyles saying “we were liking you on the briefings”, telling him “you were articulate and human”.

Wait, wait wait... who’s “we’”?

Friday 11 November 2022 21:59 , Jacob Stolworthy

Charlene White tells Matt Hancock how her aunt died and she was not able to see her, “so ‘sorry’ for a lot of families like mine doesn’t really cut it”.

His reply: “Thats one of the reasons that I... regret it as much as I do.”

Friday 11 November 2022 21:58 , Jacob Stolworthy

Matt Hancock addressing his Covid rulebreak, saying he “fell in love”.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:50 , Jacob Stolworthy

A question arises about Mike Tindall’s wife Zara, and Seann Walsh says: “Who’s Zara?’

My prediction: he knew and was trying (and failing) to be funny.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:48 , Jacob Stolworthy

One for the pub quiz fans there: Madonna’s “Material Girl” did not make it to number one, but “Frozen” did. Remember it!

Friday 11 November 2022 21:45 , Jacob Stolworthy

It’s Kiosk Kev time, which might leave viewers wondering: where the hell is Kios Keith?

Friday 11 November 2022 21:39 , Jacob Stolworthy

Sue Cleaver just shared an incredible about a coincidental encounter with her biological parents when she was in her 20s having never met them before.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:36 , Jacob Stolworthy

OK, the name of the next task got me. It’s ‘Who Wants to Look Silly On-Air?’

Friday 11 November 2022 21:34 , Jacob Stolworthy

Matt Hancock is flossing to get the fish eye and sheep’s bum out of his teeth.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:33 , Jacob Stolworthy

DJ Chris Moyles asking the big questions: “21 Second” or “Do You Really Like It?”?

Friday 11 November 2022 21:32 , Jacob Stolworthy

Anyway, they got 11 stars. Good effort.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:31 , Jacob Stolworthy

The irony of all of this is everyone laughing along with Matt Hancock is making me want to retch.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:29 , Jacob Stolworthy

If you’d told Boy George he’d one day be sat opposite Matt Hancock in the Australian jungle scoffing fermented tofu back during Covid times, he would have probably had some stern words for you.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:28 , Jacob Stolworthy

Boy George is back on the fermented stuff – this time tofu. and yes, he’s retching.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:28 , Jacob Stolworthy

Matt Hancock is now eating cow’s anus. We repeat: Matt Hancock is now eating cow’s anus.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:27 , Jacob Stolworthy

We have some retching! Courtesy of Boy George eating six fermented plums.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:26 , Jacob Stolworthy

Matt Hancock is now eating a sheep vagina. We repeat: Matt Hancock is now eating a sheep vagina.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:25 , Jacob Stolworthy

“Is it a good time to tell you I’ve never voted Tory?” Boy George says, midway through eating it.

“That’s not news, George,” Hancock replies.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:25 , Jacob Stolworthy

Boy George is eating a vomit fruit, which, let’s be hoenst, doesn’t sound appetising.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:24 , Jacob Stolworthy

Matt Hancock now up with a dish called willy con carne. We’re saying nothing.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:23 , Jacob Stolworthy

He described the experience as the same as smelling Sue Cleaver’s “charcoal fart” the other day. Thanks for that.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:23 , Jacob Stolworthy

Boy George is now eating a duck egg cocktail. his verdict? “Oh my God, that’s disgusting.”

Friday 11 November 2022 21:22 , Jacob Stolworthy

Hancock is now downing an insect cocktail and eating a wittchety grub. Worlds away from that podium.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:19 , Jacob Stolworthy

Hancock has eaten the fish eye. A big gulp and a Scooby Doo swallow later, and it’s gone.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:14 , Jacob Stolworthy

First up in the eating challenge: tacos filled with raw fish eyes. Yum.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:11 , Jacob Stolworthy

Owen Warner is gutted he didn’t get picked for the eating challenge because he’s so hungry.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:10 , Jacob Stolworthy

Aspiring comedian Chris Moyles on Matt getting picked for the Bushtucker Trial: ‘So surprised it was Matt!’

Friday 11 November 2022 21:09 , Jacob Stolworthy

Sue is angry with Matt Hancock for leaving the water he used to shave in a bowl.

Low down the list of reasons we’re all angry with him, but hey.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:07 , Jacob Stolworthy

The matter has been concluded: Boy George DID take it, but so he could fold it up for her. Egg meet face.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:06 , Jacob Stolworthy

Sue Cleaver is furious because someone has nicked her towel. She’s blaming Boy George. In case you were wondering.

Friday 11 November 2022 21:04 , Jacob Stolworthy

Ant and Dec are hyping up the fact Matt Hancock is about to eat penis and vagina. Their words, not mine.

Friday 11 November 2022 20:40 , Jacob Stolworthy

This is your 20-minute warning! Get those teas (or wines) ready.

Friday 11 November 2022 20:20 , Jacob Stolworthy

Meanwhile, Matt Hancock is predictably getting voted to do all the trials.

Annoyingly, he did really well in last night’s.

Friday 11 November 2022 20:00 , Jacob Stolworthy

You can find a timeline of Sean Walsh’s career to date here....

A timeline of Seann Walsh’s career, from Strictly scandal to I’m a Celeb

Friday 11 November 2022 19:40 , Jacob Stolworthy

Last night’s episode saw Seann Walsh speak out on his cheating scandal.

Seann Walsh says ex’s statement on cheating scandal was ‘the end of me’

Friday 11 November 2022 18:52 , Jacob Stolworthy

Wondering what’s in store this evening? Wonder no more.

Friday 11 November 2022 14:30 , Ellie Harrison

Ever wonder what happened to Kiosk Keith?

All your answers are here...

Where is Kiosk Keith? Why I’m a Celebrity staple was ‘fired’ after 15 years

Friday 11 November 2022 14:00 , Ellie Harrison

Seann Walsh reflected on his Strictly kissing scandal last night and the impact it had. Here’s a reminder of what happened...

Seann Walsh says ex’s statement on cheating scandal was ‘the end of me’

Friday 11 November 2022 13:38 , Ellie Harrison

We’ve just heard that Boy George will be munching on fermented plums in tonight’s trial... doesn’t sound too horrific!

Friday 11 November 2022 11:03 , Ellie Harrison

My colleague Jessie Thompson has imagined what it would be like if Hancock won I’m a Celebrity and became an influencer.

Enjoy...

What will happen if Matt Hancock actually wins I’m a Celeb?

Matt Hancock is bringing in the numbers

Friday 11 November 2022 10:30 , Ellie Harrison

According to the Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board (BARB), 7.59 million people tuned in to watch Matt Hancock and Seann Walsh arrive in the jungle on Wednesday 9 November, while the season five premiere of The Crown on Netflix was watched by 1.11 million

Is Matt Hancock’s plan working?

Friday 11 November 2022 10:01 , Ellie Harrison

ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly has revealed the results of a poll on whether people believe Hancock is successfully rehabilitating his image by being on I’m a Celebrity.

Some 42.8 per cent of the respondents said yes, with the remaining 57.2 per cent answering no.

Read more here...

Is I’m a Celeb helping or harming Matt Hancock’s reputation? Lorraine asks viewers

And it’s over!

Thursday 10 November 2022 22:34 , Annabel Nugent

That’s that, folks. Episode five of I’m a Celeb is done and dusted! Check back here for all updates as and when they come in... Good night!

Does Matt Hancock know the lyrics to ‘Sweet Caroline’?

Thursday 10 November 2022 22:26 , Annabel Nugent

That episode ended on a joyous note with all the campmates singing along to “Sweet Caroline”.

Viewers couldn’t help but notice, though, that Hancock didn’t appear to know the lyrics to the popular song.

Seann Walsh speaks out on his cheating scandal

Thursday 10 November 2022 22:22 , Annabel Nugent

It seems a lot of people are clearing the air this episode, not least Seann Walsh who addressed his 2018 cheating scandal.

Seann Walsh says ex’s statement on cheating scandal was ‘the end of me’

I’m a Celebrity fans regretfully applaud Matt Hancock for ‘smashing’ latest trial

Thursday 10 November 2022 22:17 , Annabel Nugent

Viewers had to hand it to him, Matt Hancock did well on that challenge...

I’m a Celebrity fans regretfully applaud Matt Hancock for ‘smashing’ latest trial

Grub's up!

Thursday 10 November 2022 22:14 , Annabel Nugent

It’s official: Boy George and Matt Hancock will be doing the first eating challenge of the series.

Sweeeet Caroline

Thursday 10 November 2022 22:12 , Annabel Nugent

For her luxury item, Jill Scott asked for three plays of “Sweet Caroline”, which, of course, led to a sing-along instantly.

Click here to read the full blog on The Independent's website