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I’m A Celeb’s Boy George finally breaks silence on ‘bullying’ row and beef with Matt Hancock
I’M A Celebrity star Boy George has finally broken his silence on a ‘bullying row’ and beef with Matt Hancock.
The star, 61, opened up on the ‘row’ after he was quizzed by a fan on social media.
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Someone said to the star: “Apparently you are all bullies because you asked the MP awkward questions,” while referring to Boy George, Chris Moyles and Sue Cleaver.
George replied: “I think Matt Hancock will say otherwise and many will have Ostrich egg on their faces.
“I treated him with absolute respect. I said what I needed to say and I made some fun digs but there was zero awkwardness. He appreciated my directness.”
Another person said to the musician: “He’s my MP George. I was willing you to say more to him.”
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Boy George responded: “Not everything is broadcast! I said plenty but in the end I did not want to bully Matt.
“He will not complain about me because I behaved like an adult. There is zero issue between us.
“That might disappoint some but I have no regrets about anything. I’m not five years old! J”
It comes after viewers of the show claimed MP Matt was being “bullied.”
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Some people demanded that show bosses step in as they felt 'uncomfortable' watching Matt interact with the celebs.
Jill and Seann teased Matt by suggesting he signed up to next year's Love Island.
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver also began plotting a revolution with Mike Tindall as they complained about their new camp leader's productiveness.
Boy George said he was struggling to get on with Matt, while Charlene White said "seeing what Matt will and won't answer" has become a "sport" for her.
Taking to Twitter, one I’m A Celebrity viewer moaned: "#itv #ImACeleb stop letting Matt be bullied on your national programming. British turning against British, as a viewer it’s disgusting. Do better."
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