James Argent reveals he and Matt Hancock are still good friends after the ... trends now

James Argent has revealed that he and former Health Secretary Matt Hancock are now good friends.

The former TOWIE star, 36, admitted that the former MP, 45, 'supported' him while they appeared together on Channel 4's fifth series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

He spoke exclusively to the Mail's comedy podcast, Straight To The Comments!, which embraces the hilarity and uniqueness of the MailOnline comment section with the celebs in question.

James, also known as 'Arg', admitted they still keep in touch via WhatsApp after their attempt to survive together in the unforgiving jungle in Thung Ui, North Vietnam.

'He was very supportive towards me and kind to me and nice, so as much as people would probably love me to slag him off and hate him, I can't,' he told the podcast.

'Sometimes I get the odd WhatsApp – yeah, I've got him on WhatsApp.'

He said the last message he received from Hancock thanked him for being 'such a legend' and wished him a 'happy New Year' full of 'joy and happiness and prosperity.'

James previously revealed that he and the 44-year-old were sleeping buddies as they bunked next to each other during the gruelling show.

During an appearance on This Morning in October, 2023, James told hosts Holly Willoughby, 42, and Josie Gibson, 38, what it was like spending time with Matt. 

He said: 'I actually slept next to Matt. I think I had to take everyone at face value and I gave the opportunity to try and get to know them all.

'I got on quite well with Matt. He really took it seriously and gave 110 per cent. He couldn't try any harder, he did very very well.'

Elsewhere, James added: 'I had watched the show, but wouldn't have dreamed of being able to take part. This year I was able to pass the medical and give it a go.'