Nigel Farage refused to rule out making a bid for the top job in government when asked by I’m A Celebrity campmates.
The former leader of the Ukip Party, 59, was quizzed on whether he would ever consider becoming prime minister.
He also called Boris Johnson ‘the most chaotic person he has ever met’.
Radio presenter and Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson asked Nigel: ‘Who’s your favourite prime minister, ever, in your lifetime?’
Nigel replied: ‘Really, in my lifetime, two prime ministers who’ve been really strong, who have changed the country – one’s Thatcher and one’s Blair.
‘I didn’t like the way Blair changed the country at all, but I have to admit he was a strong leader. And Margaret was a very strong leader – they were tough times. But she changed the country completely. Completely.’
EastEnders actor Danielle Harold then asked: ‘Would you ever want to run?’
Nigel said: ‘I dunno – we’ll see. Depends how much mess the country gets in. I honestly don’t know, I mean it’s not an easy job.’
‘As for little me, there’s a lot of speculation. After they lose the next election, oh, maybe Nigel becomes leader of the Tory Party one day.
Speaking to the camera afterwards, Nigel said: ‘So, there’s a lot of chatter about it, whether it’s going to happen I have no idea.
‘The important thing though is to say this: never say never.’
His appearance on the reality television programme as a ‘GB News host and ex-politician’ has led viewers to question whether Nigel is attempting to relaunch his political career.
It comes after he claimed he could be Conservative Party leader ‘by 2026’ after attending this year’s Tory conference.
The Kent resident has already been involved in a few clashes in Australia after YouTuber Nella Rose challenged his views over immigration.
First Dates star Fred Sirieix also lost his cool with Nigel this week. The French dad-of-two called him ‘shameful’ following a discussion about Brexit.
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