‘She looks like Jim from The Office!’ I’m A Celeb fans go wild for Charlene White’s hilarious reaction after Matt Hancock defends his decision to enter the jungle
Matt Hancock’s controversial arrival in the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! jungle sparked an incredulous reaction from the camp on Wednesday.
And for many fans, Charlene White’s reaction to the MP’s attempts to justify his decision reflected the mood of the entire nation, with her expression leaving viewers in utter hysterics.
Taking to Twitter, fans were quick to compare Charlene’s camera glance to Jim Halpert from The Office, after the broadcaster appeared visibly unimpressed by Matt’s insistence that he was entering the jungle so viewers could ‘see the real him.’
Amusing: I’m A Celebrity fans were left in hysterics by Charlene’s hilarious to-camera expression while grilling Matt Hancock about his decision to enter the jungle
Following Matt’s arrival in the camp, Charlene was quick to grill the former Health Secretary about his decision to sign up for the series.
She asked: ‘So why did you do it?’
Matt responded: ‘Because there’s, honest truth, is because there’s so few ways in which politicians can show that we’re human beings, so I just thought it would be good to do that. I’ve got a sense of adventure.’
Amusing: Taking to Twitter, fans were quick to compare Charlene’s camera glance to Jim Halpert from The Office (pictured)
Chatting: Following Matt’s arrival in the camp, Charlene was quick to grill the former Health Secretary about his decision to sign up for the series
Charlene asked: ‘So you kind of want people to see you for you?’
Matt admitted: ‘I hope so.’
Charlene went onto say in the Bush Telegraph: ‘Matt has a tough hill to climb, but he’s put himself on that hill and for me as a journalist, I have to ask him why?’
Matt said to Charlene: ‘If I can use this to sort of peel myself back a bit and just be me, it’s better.’
Explanation: The politician said: ‘Because there’s, honest truth, is because there’s so few ways in which politicians can show that we’re human beings’
Charlene replied: ‘But I can imagine it would not have gone down well at all at home? You have to expect that. Because Parliament is still sitting, we’re not in recess, you know…’
Matt said: ‘I genuinely think that because we’ve now got sort of stability that is…’
Charlene stated: ‘We’ve had stability for all of five minutes Matt.’
Matt replied: ‘Rishi’s great, he’ll be fine.’
Charlene said: ‘But you can understand if people aren’t very happy at home about it?’
Matt said: ‘I understand that. But I also.. of course I get that, right. But I also just think that sometimes you’ve got to do things differently.’
Charlene said: ‘I’m not sure going on I’m A Celebrity is the way to do it but you’re doing you and it’s a decision you’ve made and honestly it will be fascinating just to see.’
During the chat, it was Charlene’s unimpressed reaction that quickly caught the attention of fans, with many comparing her expression to Jim’s famous glances towards the camera on The Office.
Amusing: During the chat, it was Charlene’s unimpressed reaction that quickly caught the attention of fans
One tweeted: ‘Charlene’s face says it all LMFAO,’ while another added: ‘Just Charlene absolutely nailing The Office ‘Jim stares into the camera.’
A third captioned the hilarious snap: ‘Charlene realising she’s not trapped in the jungle with Matt Hancock, Matt is trapped in the jungle with her.’
One also tweeted: ‘Charlene side eyeing in the camera like this,’ while one also posted: ‘NOT CHARLENE DOING THE OFFICE LOOK AT THE CAMERA.’
Following her chat with Matt, an unconvinced Charlene added in the Bush Telegraph: ‘Politicians do tend to use that line, ‘I feel as though the public need to know the real me’. I’m not necessarily sure a reality TV show is the way to do that.’
After their chat, Boy George and Chris asked Charlene how it went.
Noted: Speaking to the Bush Telegraph, Charlene went onto add: ‘You can understand if people aren’t very happy at home about it?’
Charlene replied: ‘Oh, the same reasons politicians give every time they do these kinds of shows… ‘you need to know who we are behind the political mask’ kind of thing.’
Chris said: ‘He’s taken a few weeks off his job.’
Charlene said: ‘I asked that. ‘The government’s in a good place’. I was like, Rishi’s only been in five minutes, so how can you know that?’
Chris continued: ‘What about his constituents?’
Elsewhere in the episode, Matt and Seann Walsh completed their first trial for camp, earning six out of 11 stars.
The late arrivals were tasked with scrambling through claustrophobic tunnels while being showered with bugs on the hunt for stars.
Jungle debut: Elsewhere in the episode, Matt and Seann Walsh completed their first trial for camp, earning six out of 11 stars
Former Health Secretary Matt took on the lead, confidently crawling through the tunnels with a more nervous Seann on his tail.
Seann and Matt were then tasked with another challenge, to complete secret undercover tasks as moles to win luxury items.
At the end of the episode, Ant and Dec arrived in camp to tell the celebs who would be doing the next trial, Tentacles of Terror.
It came as no surprise that Matt was voted by the public to do the gruesome underwater challenge on Thursday night.
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! continues on Thursday at 9pm on ITV.
I’M A CELEBRITY 2022: THE FULL LINEUP
BOY GEORGE
BOY GEORGE
AGE: 61
CLAIM TO FAME: Legendary pop star
PHOBIAS: Being scared
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? No, I am going straight into the jungle from playing at various festivals and gigs
ROLE IN THE CAMP: In-house dietician reassuring everyone that they will be ok on the jungle diet. And entertainer – I will sing!
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I am a very positive person and I don’t bear any grudges
DREAM CAMPMATE: It would be funny if my ex, Jon Moss, comes on the programme -but I don’t think that will happen!
CHRIS MOYLES
CHRIS MOYLES
AGE: 48
CLAIM TO FAME: Radio DJ
PHOBIAS: I am petrified of heights. I ended up carrying the bags when we took my girlfriend’s niece once to Go Ape as I am so petrified!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? A friend’s birthday, a wedding, and Leeds United matches
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Entertainer. Hopefully I can help shorten everyone’s boredom.
BEST ATTRIBUTE: Hiding food! I am going to fly out early and sneak into the jungle and hide pot noodles everywhere, then I will be everyone’s best friend!
DREAM CAMPMATE: Ant and Dec…let’s see how they cope for 24 hours!
SUE CLEAVER
SUE CLEAVER
AGE: 59
CLAIM TO FAME: Playing Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street
PHOBIAS: Don’t be ridiculous! I am not going to admit to what I fear most!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? Coronation Street and we are expecting another grandchild any day, so hopefully it will arrive before I fly out to Australia.
ROLE IN THE CAMP: I will be more of a mum – that is where I will naturally fit.
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I can cook and I am a good listener, so hopefully I will be a friendly ear for everyone.
DREAM CAMPMATE: Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold. He is my TV husband and it would be lovely to have an ally in camp!
SCARLETTE DOUGLAS
SCARLETTE DOUGLAS
AGE: 35
CLAIM TO FAME: Presenter of A Place In The Sun
PHOBIAS: Spiders. There is no point in lying about it! I’ve got an irrational fear about them
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? Just a holiday which I can postpone
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Mum, cook and morale booster. I always like to look at the positive side in life
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I can cook and I will be good at making sure everything is tidy in camp
DREAM CAMPMATE: Mo Gilligan. He is hilarious and I totally fancy him!
BABATÚNDÉ ALÉSHÉ
BABATÚNDÉ ALÉSHÉ
AGE: 36
CLAIM TO FAME: Comedian
PHOBIAS: I am scared of absolutely everything. Snakes, rats – I am fearful of them all and I am dreading the trials
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? I was going on tour but we’ve postponed it now until next year
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Tension breaker. If I can break tension anywhere it starts up in the camp, then I will do that. We don’t need to be bickering as it will be a first-time experience for everyone
BEST ATTRIBUTE: Hopefully I will bring some humour to the camp
DREAM CAMPMATE: I am a big Arsenal fan and so any ex-Arsenal player would be great. I am looking forward to chatting to Ant & Dec about football
SEANN WALSH
SEANN WALSH
AGE: 36
CLAIM TO FAME: Comedian
PHOBIAS: I am not too pleased about rats being in there but I am just trying to pretend it is not happening!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? No, I am really looking forward to taking part in this show
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION YOU WANT TO DISPEL IN THE JUNGLE: People have voiced their feelings about me and I am hoping they will see I am very different. I want to create new memories
ROLE IN THE CAMP: I am a great listener. I can’t cook but if someone would like to teach me, then I will give it a go
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I don’t want to put myself down but if my friends were to answer this question, they would say there isn’t much Seann can do! I am not really bringing too much to the table which is why I am a good listener!
DREAM CAMPER: Lee Evans, anyone from Blink-182 or Boy George. My mum took me to see him at Wembley and he wore a satellite dish as a hat!
MIKE TINDALL
MIKE TINDALL
AGE: 44
CLAIM TO FAME: Rugby Union player and married to Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall
PHOBIAS: I haven’t admitted to having any phobias but in a weird way, I am looking forward to taking part in the trials!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? My podcast series and the rugby Internationals this autumn
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Morning motivator. I would like to see everyone get on well and us all have a great experience
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I am a positive person
DREAM CAMPMATE: Samuel L Jackson would be cool. He has lived the life!
OWEN WARNER
OWEN WARNER
AGE: 23
CLAIM TO FAME: Playing Romeo Nightingale in Hollyoaks
PHOBIAS: Snakes!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? I am a big fan of football so I will miss watching the start of the World Cup
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Entertainer and games coordinator
BEST ATTRIBUTE: It is definitely not my cooking skills or brains!
DREAM CAMPMATE: Any of the Leicester City starting 11!
CHARLENE WHITE
CHARLENE WHITE
AGE: 42
CLAIM TO FAME: ITV newsreader and Loose Women anchor
PHOBIAS: I am not sure what my fear factor will be because I’ve never had rodents, spiders and snakes crawling all over me!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? My children’s annual school ball which I am gutted about
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Mum and cook. I don’t mind falling into that position
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I like to listen and talk. I love learning about people and I have a natural curiosity for people
DREAM CAMPMATE: Colin Murray and Richard Osman
JILL SCOTT
JILL SCOTT
AGE: 35
CLAIM TO FAME: Retired England Lioness
PHOBIAS: I don’t like rats and the thought of being underground fills me with fear!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? The Men’s World Cup. I am going to find it weird not being able to know how the men are getting on in the tournament. Hopefully they will still be in the tournament when I come out of the jungle
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Helping hand. I like to help people if they aren’t having a good day
BEST ATTRIBUTE: Hard worker. I will always find a way to add value. I am also very honest
DREAM CAMPMATE: Another sports person would be great as it would be someone to bounce ideas off.
OLIVIA ATTWOOD
OLIVIA ATTWOOD
AGE: 31
CLAIM TO FAME: Love Island star
PHOBIAS: I hate the dark so I’m keen to avoid any challenges in the darkness
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? No, had the show been on air any later, I could have missed my sister’s wedding
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Clown. I was always the class clown at school and I love having a laugh
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I don’t take myself seriously and I have got a good sense of humour
DREAM CAMPMATE: A pop legend like Dolly Parton who has amazing stories to tell
MATT HANCOCK
MATT HANCOCK
AGE: 44
CLAIM TO FAME: Politician
PHOBIAS: Snakes. I don’t thankfully suffer from claustrophobia –or I think I don’t!
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION YOU WANT TO DISPEL IN THE JUNGLE: Politicians are people too and it will be nice for people to see me as me. We are human too
ROLE IN THE CAMP: I like to muck in, and I think I will be collecting a lot of firewood. I like cooking too
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