I’m A Celebrity star Aitch insists The Assembly hotseat is ‘more intense’ than the Australia jungle as he is grilled by autistic and neurodivergent panel

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Aitch says being questioned by an autistic and neurodivergent panel on The Assembly was more challenging than his experience on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The highly praised show features interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent, or have learning disabilities, and it’s known for its genuine and unique style.

The first season of the show featured guests like Danny Dyer, David Tennant, Jade Thirlwall, and Gary Lineker.

Aitch, appearing on the show this Wednesday, described the experience as ‘absolutely unreal,’ saying it was refreshing and restored his faith in people.

Aitch, whose sister Gracie has Down’s syndrome, found the challenges on the new series of ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ surprisingly difficult. When asked if the show’s Bushtucker Trials or tough questions were harder, the YouTuber said he felt very stressed during filming.

He joked that facing questions in the Assembly was actually more stressful than doing a Bushtucker Trial on ‘I’m a Celebrity.’ He surprisingly found himself sweating more during the Assembly sessions than he did throughout his entire time in the Australian jungle.

Aitch was also asked who he’d like to have as a guest on his show, The Assembly, from among his famous friends.

He believes Ed Sheeran would be a fantastic guest on The Assembly, choosing him over Anne-Marie and Ashanti.

He’s a genuinely good person who always brightens up a room. Honestly, I’d watch an episode just for fun because I think it would be really entertaining.

This follows an incident last week where Sir Lenny Henry appeared distressed after being asked a deeply personal question about his long-term relationship with his girlfriend of thirteen years.

The actor and comedian will be the next celebrity interviewed by The Assembly, a unique group of interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent, or have learning disabilities.

A preview clip shows Sir Lenny Henry, 67, jokingly surprised by a personal question. The conversation had turned to his long-term relationship with Lisa Makin, which began in 2012, and he reacted with playful disbelief, asking, ‘Do they just ask you anything?’

The actor was married to Dawn French for 36 years, from 1974 until their divorce in 2010, and he hasn’t proposed to his current partner yet.

In the next episode of The Assembly, interviewer Mikey surprised Lenny by asking a crucial question that clearly caught him off guard.

The interviewer started by mentioning Lenny’s partner works as a casting director, which made Lenny smile. He corrected them, explaining that his partner was actually a producer on a project he worked on.

I first met her while performing in a production of Shakespeare’s Othello. We spent a lot of time together, having tea, and I gradually began to develop feelings for her.

The crowd cheered, and the interviewer playfully asked, “Why haven’t you proposed?”

Lenny groaned, leaned forward, and covered his face before asking, “Have you been talking to her?”

Lenny, clearly surprised, turned to another interviewer and exclaimed, ‘Do they ask everyone anything?’ She simply smiled back at him.

This follows a surprising moment when an interviewer made a harsh comment about Nicola Sturgeon’s appearance, after she hinted at a significant change to her style.

Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party (from 2014 to 2023), appeared on the latest episode of the ITV show.

Nicola, age 55, answered questions from a panel of interviewers who identify as autistic, neurodivergent, or have learning disabilities.

When someone mentioned her hairstyle and compared her to an unflattering movie character, Nicola became visibly embarrassed, awkwardly laughing and shrinking down in her chair.

Someone asked Nicola if she’d ever thought about changing her hairstyle, since she’s kept the same one for a long time.

The politician laughed and admitted, “Yes, I do.” He explained, “I have incredibly difficult hair – it’s very thick and just won’t cooperate. Honestly, I don’t like my hair at all.”

I’m considering a pretty big change to my appearance when I leave politics – I haven’t decided exactly what yet, but maybe something like dyeing it a very light color.

Before she could say another word, one of the interviewers suddenly commented that she looked a little like Mrs. Doubtfire, referring to her face and hairstyle.

Mrs. Doubtfire is a beloved character portrayed by the late Robin Williams in the 1993 film of the same name. The movie centers around Daniel, a loving father who, after a divorce, cleverly disguises himself as an older Scottish woman to stay close to his children.

As the crowd yelled and heckled, Nicola reacted with shock, visibly collapsing slightly and covering her face with her hands.

During the interview, Nicola became emotional and cried while talking about her miscarriage. She later said she felt completely exhausted and drained after facing tough questioning on ITV’s The Assembly.

Nicola shared that answering questions from the audience on the show felt ‘freeing,’ but she also confessed it left her feeling exhausted.

The Member of Parliament, who experienced a miscarriage in 2011, plans to discuss the loss and how she feels it would have enriched her life as a mother.

She confessed she cried uncontrollably after being asked about the loss, saying she feared she wouldn’t be able to stop.

Before her appearance on The Assembly, Nicola shared that she felt overwhelmed at times during the experience.

When I began sharing about my miscarriage, I immediately started crying and felt like I wouldn’t be able to stop.

I realized how freeing it is to share your true feelings with a group who are simply there to listen, and to respond honestly without worrying about how your words might be twisted or misinterpreted by the media.

Even though the questioning was challenging, Nicola explained she felt surprisingly good – tired, but in a positive way. She described a real emotional ride, going from laughter to tears in quick succession.

This interview felt unlike anything I’ve ever experienced – it was truly one of a kind. It brought out stronger emotions in me than I’ve ever revealed on television, even during my most open and honest political interviews throughout my career.

‘There was no spin; just raw vulnerability on both sides.

I’m generally an open and expressive person, but my work often required me to be serious, reserved, and hide my feelings. For a long time, I had to keep my emotions under control because of the nature of my job and the interviews I conducted.

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2026-04-20 03:49