Matt Hancock was told by a fellow I’m Celebrity campmate “sorry…can’t really cut it” for his rule-breaking behavior during COVID.
Former health secretary resign in June 2021 after photos were leaked of him having an affair with a former aide in his office, breaking guidelines on mingling with other households.
He is currently on the ITV reality show, lose the Whip of Conservatism in the processand has faced questions from the celebrities he is in the woods with.
Asked if he would be penalized for what he did, Hancock said: “No, of course I don’t.
“I didn’t break any laws, the instructions are different, but I don’t want to [get into that]. The point is it’s my guidance. “
But emphasizing why he did it, the MP said: “Because it was a mistake, because I fell in love with someone.”
The answer seemed unacceptable to some of her campmates, as ITV News host Charlene White told him her story from being locked up.
“My aunt died of COVID in the first wave,” she said. “So we couldn’t go to the hospital to visit her, I had to sit alone in the church during the funeral, we couldn’t hug each other because we were following instructions.
“And I fell in love with you, I understand all of that, but sorry, for a lot of families like me, it doesn’t really cut.”
Matt Hancock was challenged by Charlene White, the aunt of the person who died of COVID during the pandemic
Mr Hancock said stories like hers are “the reason I regret it as much as I do.”
But he went on to defend the government’s handling of the pandemic more broadly – for example, saying there are “reasons” that care home decisions are made, adding: “Ultimately those matters is caused by a virus, not by people trying to solve the problem.”
Charlene White tells MP his apology won’t be enough for many families
The conversation ended on an emotional note, when the MP said: “Do you know what it really is, what I’m really looking for is a little forgiveness, that’s what I’m looking for” – resulted in some hugs from co-workers. candidates.
But Radio DJ Chris Moyles remains doubtful of his motives, telling the camera: “I feel like he pulled the mask off his chin a little bit, but I still think he didn’t tell us the truth. quite complete.”
Moyles then discussed what Mr. Hancock had said to another campmate: “Forgive? Forgive for what? What are you apologizing for?
“Is it because of the arrest? Any regrets about the affair? Regrets the bad decision? What?”
“If you’re real, be real.”
Mr Hancock told the cameras: “A lot of my campmates have asked questions that the public has asked, and it’s respectful to only give answers that are completely frank and honest.”
