Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on Robert to forgo the salary and perks he receives as a Member of European Parliament (MEP) during his time on the show.

One MEP, Glyn Ford, has reportedly tabled a formal question to European Parliament president Hans Gert Pottering about the actions of the Independent politician, who has been an MEP since 2004.

Labour MEP Glenis Willmott also contemned the 66-year-old contestant's decision to take part. She said: "I think it shows a complete lack of respect for voters.

"We are in serious times and people expect their politicians to do a job of work, and you can't do that if you are in the jungle, covered in cockroaches, eating kangaroos' testicles, and swimming with crocodiles. I think it is an absolute disgrace."

Prior to his appearance on 'I'm A Celebrity.' Kilroy issued a statement saying he was using three weeks of annual leave to take part after not having holiday during July or August, insisting he was working tirelessly for his East Midlands constituents while his colleagues took their allowed time off in the summer.