Nigel Farage shuts down Ed Balls in fiery GMB clash over I’m A Celeb stint

I’m A Celeb: Nigel Farage hits back at Hancock comparisons

Nigel Farage fumed: “I’ll poke back” as he became irritated with Good Morning Britain’s Ed Balls’ line of questioning during an interview on Monday. Appearing on the ITV breakfast show, Ed compared Nigel to Matt Hancock, who took part in the reality show last year.

He also went on to probe the former MP about whether or not he has plans to rejoin politics, which seemed to touch a nerve for Nigel.

“What we all want to know 30 years on is are you seeking to use your I’m A Celebrity journey in order to rejoin the Conservatives and maybe finally get into the UK Parliament because you’ve tried lots of times before?” Ed asked.

“I tried lots of times before you’re quite right. I also won two national elections, in European elections, leading to different parties,” Nigel replied.

“Nobody in history has ever done that before so I can do a little bit less about some of the commentary.”

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He added: “Look, I’ve literally just come out of the jungle. I’ve had a shave -“

“Bit touchy, Nigel,” Ed remarked as the former MP continued: “I’ve got changed…”

Ed repeated: “That was a bit touchy!” to which Nigel pointed at the broadcaster and responded: “Well yes, if you poke me with a stick, I’ll poke back, don’t worry about that.”

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“Look I’ve got to say I’m really sorry about that Matt Hancock thing,” Ed stated, grinning.

“He was only stating facts Nigel, like you!” Susanna argued, defending her co-star.

Ed went on, sarcastically: “I’m really sorry, it was shameful of me, how dare I say you’ve lost seven elections.”

“I am looking at a Conservative Government that is in total shambles,” Nigel commented.

Earlier in the interview, Nigel talked about his motivations for joining the show.

When he failed to point out his £1.5million fee, making him the best-paid campmate this year.

Nigel admitted the money was a huge motivator, adding: “What’s wrong with that?”

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.

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