Reform UK says that Nigel Farage purchased a £1.4m property using funds from his I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! appearance.

The acquisition was finalised in May 2024, just weeks before he stood as a candidate in the general election, the party said.

Mr Farage took part in the ITV reality series in November 2023.

Reports suggest he earned a fee of £1.5m for the show, where he finished third.

Sky News reported on Thursday that the Reform UK leader bought the house in 2024, shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne .

Mr Farage has insisted that there is no connection between the gift from Mr Harborne, a Thailand-based crypto-investor and significant Reform UK donor, and the property purchase.

“The relevant chronology is straightforward. The offer and purchase process for the property commenced before the gift,” a Reform UK spokesperson said.

“Mr Farage had already passed proof of funds and the relevant checks before receiving the gift.…