Susanna Reid has taken aim at I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! star Nigel Farage.
Ahead of the former UKIP leader entering the jungle, there was significant backlash to his casting, with some even calling for a boycott of the series.
In the few days since he’s been in camp, he’s already had heated exchanges with several of his co-stars, but it was a political statement on air last night that has now also got people talking.
After being asked plenty of questions by some campmates, Farage, 59, then said he would ‘never say never’ to the prospect of running for Prime Minister.
However, his comments clearly incensed the Good Morning Britain host, 52, who criticised the former politician, who stood for election to the House of Commons seven times, but failed each time.
As Susanna watched back the clip of Nigel refusing to rule out running for head of the Tory party, she couldn’t hold back her disgust.
‘Nigel Farage addressed the rumours that he may at some stage be elected leader of the Conservative Party and may in fact stand in election as leader of the party and become Prime Minister,’ she said.
‘He wasn’t quick to rule it out! Honestly Nigel, don’t be so disingenuous!
‘You’re desperate to stand for Prime Minister!’
She added: ‘What’s all this “I don’t know?” That’s what he’s in it for!’
On Wednesday’s episode 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 if he would ever consider running himself.
‘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,’ he replied.
‘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 in the Bush Telegraph 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.’
The comments after Farage claimed he could be Conservative Party leader ‘by 2026’ after attending this year’s Tory conference.
In just a few days he has already clashed with co-stars, arguing with social media star Nella Rose over his views on immigration, while First Dates’ Fred Sirieix called Farage ‘shameful’ following a discussion about Brexit.
I’m A Celebrity continues tonight on ITV and ITVX at 9pm. Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1.
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