Perhaps unsurprisingly Twitter and social media has had a field day after the new broke today that Matt Hancock had been stung by a scorpion.

Reports say medics dealt with the incident and Hancock has not had to leave the camp, yelping after the sting and comparing it to a bee sting.

Comedy writer David Quantick was quick to quip: "I'll be outside my house tonight, clapping the scorpion."

Amanda, aka @pandamoanimum tweeted: "Matt Hancock was rushed to see medics after being bitten by a venomous scorpion. I really never thought I’d feel sorry for Matt Hancock. I was right. #ImACeleb"

@mrdavidwheatley btweeted: "Fair play. This is the best thing scorpions have done since Wind of Change."

Numerous people put a twist on the old gag about the pepetrator being being victim. The Mirror's Kevin Maguire tweeted: "Matt Hancock stung by a scorpion. No update on the health of the arachnid."

Comedian Bennett Arron echoed the gag: "Matt Hancock has been stung by a scorpion. “It was horrific! I now have poison running through me!” said the scorpion.

TV critic Toby Earle added: "good luck to the scorpion that stung Matt Hancock releasing a tell-all book in time for Christmas"

Parody Rishi Sunak tweeted: "Matt Hancock has been stung by a scorpion. The creepy creature known for causing pain and death is said to be moaning about his sore finger. #ImACeleb"

@louishenwood was more political: "Matt Hancock should have to wait 8 hours in an ambulance to get treatment"

As was comic Mark Grimshaw: "Can’t wait to see the Daily Mail reporting on Matt Hancock being BRUTALLY ATTACKED by WOKE LEFTIE scorpion. #ImACeleb"

And Kit Yates added: "‘I’m a celebrity’ spokesperson insists the PPE was adequate."

The Secret Tory tweeted: "If you're wondering how Matt Hancock can stay calm while scorpions, maggots and cockroaches are dumped on his head, you're forgetting he was in a cabinet with Grant Shapps, Priti Patel and Dominic Raab."

Max Colbert tweeted: "It's not a show I've ever watched, but is there any way i can vote for the scorpion to win?"

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