You’re a celebrity… get me out of here! During Wednesday’s episode, Ant McPartlin & Declan Donnelly took more shots at government officials.
The live segment saw viewers laugh when the presenters criticized Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of Britain.
Both Ant and Dec (both 46) joked about being mentioned in Prime Ministers Questions, and made fun of the absence of inquiry into No. 10. The Christmas party was last year.
Not holding back: I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! During Wednesday’s episode, Ant McPartlin & Declan Donnelly took more shots at government officials
After spokesperson Allegra Stratton – who has today resigned – was recorded joking about the party days later, the presenters couldn’t resist making a dig.
Ant and Dec discussed with each other how the campmates kept the news from David Ginola from their faces, as it meant they didn’t get his letter.
Dec stated: “Not a good idea that. Is it?”
Reaction: Viewers couldn’t help but laugh after the presenters doubled down on their criticism of the Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the live segments
Ant said, “If you’ve learned one thing within the past 24 hours then it’s impossible to cover up.”
Dec said, “No. That will come back and bite them at one point.” It might take one year, but it will.
“The situation was clear, and we watched them get the wrong question. It was clear what transpired. It was obvious what happened.
He stated, “Don’t worry.
Is there something wrong? Ant and Dec were both 46 years old and joked about the mentions in Prime Ministers Questions. They also poked fun at the lackluster inquiry into the No.10. The Christmas Party last year
Back to camp. Frankie hit Naughty Boy with some personal music questions’, before Dec said: “Or PMQs.”
Many viewers applauded the commentators and said they were doing the right thing holding government accountable.
One person said: ‘Evening Prime Minister. 2nd night in a row that Ant & Dec have single handledly destroyed Boris’ reputation on live primetime TV & I’m absolutely here for it.
Starmer’s Starmer’s 2 Geordie lads do a better job of holding the shambolic government accountable.
While another agreed, and said: ‘Well done Ant & Dec, it’s about time we had an opposition which were credible.’
Ant and Dec were mentioned by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday during Prime Minister’s Questions – after making comments about the PM during Tuesday’s episode.
Starmer explained: “We have all seen the video of the Prime Minister’s staff. They were aware that there was an event, and they know it is against the rules. But they didn’t want to admit it. It was hilarious.”
Twitter: A lot of viewers gave praise to the present duo for sharing their thoughts
“It was obvious that it was happening.” This is where Ant and Dec lead the Prime Minister. “The Prime Minister was caught red-handed.
Another view joked: ‘Once Ant & Dec turn on you you’re screwed!’
While another said: ‘When a govt loses Ant & Dec they’ve lost the entire Nation.’
During a live taping for I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here they mocked Boris Johnson’s number 10 Christmas party dress up.
Crew cheered as Dec called Mr Johnson “the PM, for Now” during the joke at the Government’s handling on claims that a party took place in Downing Street despite the lockdown last year.
Reference: Ant and Dec were mentioned by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday during Prime Minister’s Questions – after making comments about the PM during Tuesday’s episode
Ant insisted that the I’m a Celeb stars hadn’t celebrated a camp leader change with ‘cheese and wine’.
The joke comes after Downing Street aides laughed as they branded their Christmas party a ‘business meeting’ to hide the fact it broke Covid laws, a new video suggested.
Just days following the December 18th alleged event, they participated in a false press conference. This raised legal questions as well as denials from No10.
ITV news found the video clip. The footage shows Stratton as the PM’s press Secretary and Ed Oldfield as No10’s head digital. They are preparing for a Q&A session in the No9 briefing area.
Dec stated that Dec was astonished by the fact that yesterday’s secret vote gave birth to a new leader.
Ant stated, “That means David is no longer in power but they aren’t celebrating.” They did not have a party.
They deny that any party was held. This party was not based on cheese, wine or secret Santa.
As Dec dramatically pointed towards the camera, he stated: “Evening Prime Minster, for now.”
Behind the scenes, the crew of the show burst into laughter as the camera returned to campmates.
In the leaked video Oldfield asks a question about ‘a Downing Street Christmas party on Friday night’, to which Ms Stratton laughs and replies: ‘I went home.’
When he questions Ms. Stratton if she would condone such a celebration, she appears unsure and asks: ‘What’s your answer?
Ha! Ant pointed out that I’m a Celeb had never celebrated a camp change leader by having ‘cheese wine and a secret Santa’
One third voice is heard saying that it wasn’t a party. Ms. Stratton then added, “It was a meeting… This fictional party was a meeting for business and was not socially distant.”
Johnson, who had previously refused to answer questions on the gathering’s details, was finally allowed to release the footage. Questions were also raised as to whether Johnson violated any social distancing laws at the time.
On a visit in a London prison, he only said that all of the rules had been observed at the time. Others ministers refused to say whether a party took place.
Starmer responded to footage showing Downing St aides laughing about the party, saying that Johnson should ‘come straight and apologize’.
The Labour leader said: ‘People across the country followed the rules even when that meant being separated from their families, locked down and – tragically for many – unable to say goodbye to their loved ones.
Footage: This clip was discovered by ITV News and shows Allegra Straton (then the PM’s press secretary) and Ed Oldfield (No10’s head for digital), rehearsing an answer and question session
“They could expect that the government would do the same.”
It is shameful to lie, and then laugh about it. Now, the Prime Minister must come out and apologize.
“It can’t be one rule that applies to the Conservatives but another for everybody else.”
In response to the footage, a Downing Street spokesman said: ‘There was no Christmas party. Covid rules were observed at all times.
The leaked footage was shot in the media room at 9 Downing Street, which was refurbished at a cost of £2.6 million in preparation for the televised broadcasts before the plan was ditched.
At the time, parties were prohibited under Covid restrictions. While Johnson denied or confirmed reports that Downing Street staff members held a party in London on December 18, 2012, when London was subject to Tier 3 restrictions, he insists that the rules weren’t broken.
Is there a story to it? Oldfield asked about a Downing Street Christmas party Friday night. Ms Stratton replied, “I went home.”
Dominic Raab, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reopened the party row. He said that it would be a violation of Covid rules if Johnson’s staff had held a party at Number 10, in the lead-up to Christmas last year.
Following the Times’ report that workers wore festive jumpers to work and were told by staff to bring “secret Santa” gifts, the PM insisted there were no violations of rules.
According to reports, they brought food and alcohol to the event attended by many colleagues.
While Mr Johnson’s official spokeswoman has stated that “there was no party”, the Prime Minister did not give any details during Tuesday’s visit at a London prison.
He stated that he could only confirm to reporters that the guidelines had been followed.
When asked if Johnson had investigated, Johnson replied that he was satisfied himself that all guidelines were observed.
Following Mr Johnson’s remarks, the spokesman added: “Our position hasn’t changed.”