MURWILLUMBAH, NEW SOUTH WALES – Nigel Farage, the seasoned Brexit campaigner, has traded the political jungle for the Australian rainforest.

By Dai Etty Religious Affairs Editor

While some TV enthusiasts are reaching for the remote in disgust over his inclusion, others argue that the show needs a straight-talking firebrand who isn’t afraid to stir the pot – even if it is filled with monkey piss.

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Farage, known for his divisive political views, has ruffled more feathers than a coop of agitated emus. Critics contend that his appearance on the reality show is a slap in the face for viewers who find his rhetoric divisive and, in some cases, labeled as “racist.”

One disgruntled fan tweeted, “I’d rather eat a Koala bear’s gonads than watch Farage spew his controversial views on national TV.”

However, the show’s producers seem to have embraced the mantra that “all publicity is good publicity.” Farage, reportedly pocketing a cool £1.5 million for his stint in the jungle, seems indifferent to the public outcry which at last count has cost the show 2 million viewers compared to last year’s series. In an exclusive interview with a national tabloid, he shrugged off the criticism, saying, “I’ve weathered political storms, and I’ve survived a helicopter crash. I can handle a few creepy crawlies just as well as I can loony lefties.”

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The show’s decision to bring Farage into the camp has sparked heated debates on social media, with some viewers applauding the move for injecting a dose of unfiltered candor into the jungle drama. Others, though, worry that the show might become a platform for his political grandstanding or a pre-election political comeback, rather than a showcase of survival skills.

As the reality TV clash of opinions rages, one thing is for certain: Farage, whether loved or loathed, will be cashing in on the controversy, proving once again that in the world of showbiz, and politics… it’s a jungle out there!