Mike Tindall, 44, came under slight controversy in recent weeks when some insinuated that he was bullying former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, 44, on I'm a Celebrity.
However, Matt has since spoken out, shutting down rumours, as he confirmed it was just the pair "larking about" during their time in the jungle.As the final four took part in the Celebrity Cyclone trial in the last days of I'm a Celeb, Mike was criticised for appearing to deliberately jump on the former Health Secretary, ruining his chances.Speaking to the Daily Mail, Matt said of the incident: "When he [Mike Tindall] landed on me on the Cyclone I took that as a badge of honour."He is a former England captain.
He has won the world cup.That wasn’t him being tough on me.That was just larking about."He also made sure to reiterate that he didn't get "bullied" in the jungle, due to other celebrities asking him questions "respectively".Matt continued: "I didn’t feel bullied in the jungle.
I felt people asked the questions respectfully."They challenged me directly and I respect that. It was a lot more collegiate than it looked on TV."Mike even insisted during his time in the jungle that Matt was "polling for votes" in a bid to win the show, as the former Health Secretary placed his name-printed clothing in a shot of the cameras.In the Bush Telegraph, Mike pointed out: "Matt’s making sure his t-shirt and his phone numbers are on display at all times.
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