Whilst Farage may not have been crowned King of the Jungle – he left Australia with more than just third place – he has scored a Tarzan swing in the polls. Thanks to his I’m a Celeb stunt, Farage’s net approval ratings amongst 2019 Tory voters has risen to plus-18, while Rishi remains at minus-3. Meanwhile, YouGov polls Rishi at the worst ever favourability rating, dropping 10 points since November to -49. Downing Street’s “Narrowing the gap” plan doesn’t seem to be going too well…
According to JL Partners, Farage is now 12 point ahead of Rishi Sunak amongst the wider public in popularity ratings, scoring a net -29 points, whereas Rishi is at a dismal -41. Nigel Farage tells Guido:
“I am astonished at this poll result. Looks like going into the jungle was a good call!”
Earlier this week Farage said there was “not a cat’s chance in hell” of him joining the Tories under Rishi Sunak, though conceded he would have a chat if Boris gave him a call. Guido doesn’t blame him…
GB News presenter and former UKIP leader Nigel Farage placed third in I’m A Celeb – the same as Matt Hancock last year. Fresh out of the jungle and sporting a much-needed shave, he was interviewed on Good Morning Britain this morning, poked by Ed Balls on whether a return to politics would be his next adventure. He used the question to blast the government as a “shambles”, describing Sunak as a “lame duck walking“. No punches pulled…
Farage went on to say “we need people at the top with firm guidance“, and on trying to get onto the green benches, one should “never say never“. Leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice, said Farage would find it “hard to resist” playing a greater role in the party. Now Farage has banked the “biggest pay cheque [he’s] ever had”, Tice might be right…
Nigel Farage found himself in his natural habitat with a refreshing pint at the pop-up Jungle Arms pub in last night’s episode of I’m A Celeb. In a memorable scene, the broadcaster serenaded his fellow jungle mates with Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy” and even went so far as to shed his shirt – a sight not easily forgotten. Singing for his supper…
Farage’s debut on I’m A Celebrity last night didn’t fail to entertain, as he was made to stick his head in box of snakes to win tokens. Farage wasn’t concerned about the challenge, joking he’s had experience with snakes before…in the European Parliament. The GB News presenter said he hoped those who hate him will hate him a little less after the show, admitting he could understand why Hancock joined the show last year. Though not sure even a reality show could clear Hancock’s reputation…
Last night’s “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!” attracted ITV’s highest overnight audience of the year so far, peaking at 7.8 million viewers according to Campaign magazine. So much for the boycott from the left…
The Global Private Banking Awards, sponsored by the Financial Times, revealed 2023 year’s winners this month at a swanky event in Mayfair. Apart from HSBC winning Best Private Bank in the UK, Guido was interested to see a bank which hasn’t been so private as of late scooping up awards. The award for Europe’s “Best Private Bank for Diversity & Inclusion” was won by none other than Coutts. The judges could surely choose no other. Guido’s hoping someone tells Farage down in the jungle…
The rumours were true, GB News presenter and former UKIP leader Nigel Farage is set to be King of the jungle in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, becoming the highest paid star in the shows history with a reputed whopping £1.5 million. A lot more than Hancock’s £400,000, though Farage will likely be far more entertaining…
In a video posted on social media, Farage revealed he’s heading down under, admitting the cash offer was too good to refuse. Despite calls for a boycott Guido suspects Remainers will be looking forward to watching him swallow wombat testicles. Popcorn at the ready…
