Denise Welch lashes out at James Jordan over stance on Matt Hancock’s I’m A Celeb stint

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Loose Women star Denise Welch hit back at James Jordan on Twitter today after the Strictly Come Dancing star shared his opinion on the controversy surrounding Matt Hancock’s entry into the jungle.The former Health Secretary has faced backlash following the announcement that he will be starring on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

just one year after Britain went into lockdown. James voiced his opinion about the politician’s upcoming reality TV gig on Twitter earlier today in view of his 328,000 followers. “Is Matt Hancock the best I’m A Celebrity booking EVER?” James asked. “May not be morally right and you may not like him for his actions BUT I bet he brings in more viewers for the show,” he added.Hours later, Denise blasted James for his comments in light of the many deaths that occurred during the coronavirus pandemic while Matt was Health Secretary.“And that’s all that matters is it James?

The ratings?” Denise replied angrily, in front of her 539,400 followers.“What about those who had to leave loved ones crying alone in their homes because of his rules that he broke???”James was fairly sympathetic in his response, as he wrote back: “Hi babe, I never said it was right just stating facts.“Also, please don’t forget my dad was in and out of hospital and couldn’t get to him when he was dying from a brain tumour. “I was angry too - but can’t be angry forever - just never forget.“Big love to you and your family,” James added with a red heart emoji.

Denise’s rage comes after a previous outburst on Twitter yesterday, as she reacted with fury to the news that Matt would be joining the I’m A Celeb line-up.The star wrote at the time: “I bet all those people living with the pain of not being ‘allowed’ to be with their loved.