AgenciesMatt Hancock is back in the news. In the latest one, a whopping £400,000 is reportedly being paid to Matt Hancock by ITV for his entry in the British TV series "I'm a Celebrity 2022". Until recently, he was representing the people of West Suffolk in the Parliament. According to estimates by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Household Finances Survey, the average household in the UK makes about £30,500 in a year. The UK's economy is in a downward spiral, with concerns of a recession looming large.
Matt says he intends to donate a sizable portion of the fee to charity. The donation, according to his spokesperson, will be a profound contribution towards the programmes running to support dyslexia patients. The spokesperson also confirmed that Hancock will not keep his income from the show a "secret." Whatever amount he will get will be disclosed in the parliament to keep utmost transparency.
Matt had to resign as the Health Secretary last year when he kissed a colleague, breaking social distancing protocol, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK saw one of the highest death tolls among the European countries.
Matt’s paycheck from the show is huge (7th biggest paycheck ever paid to any recipient). In the past, Ian Wright and Amir Khan too have received the same amount for their participation. Highest-ever fee paid was of £600,000, which was paid to Noel Edmonds.
Ever since Matt Hancock confirmed his appearance on the show, he's become the target of public and political peers. He has been accused of leaving his moral duty of serving the people to earn money.
Matt says he intends to donate a sizable portion of the fee to charity. The donation, according to his spokesperson, will be a profound contribution towards the programmes running to support dyslexia patients. The spokesperson also confirmed that Hancock will not keep his income from the show a "secret." Whatever amount he will get will be disclosed in the parliament to keep utmost transparency.
Matt had to resign as the Health Secretary last year when he kissed a colleague, breaking social distancing protocol, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK saw one of the highest death tolls among the European countries.
Matt’s paycheck from the show is huge (7th biggest paycheck ever paid to any recipient). In the past, Ian Wright and Amir Khan too have received the same amount for their participation. Highest-ever fee paid was of £600,000, which was paid to Noel Edmonds.
Ever since Matt Hancock confirmed his appearance on the show, he's become the target of public and political peers. He has been accused of leaving his moral duty of serving the people to earn money.
FAQs:
- Who is Matt Hancock?
He has served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for West Suffolk since 2010. He is currently present as an independent in the House of Commons but recently has been suspended amid his participation in the ITV series "I'm a Celebrity." - Where can you watch I'm a Celebrity?
You can watch the show on ITV Hub, a free streaming service that is available in the UK only.
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