Reform UK MP Suella Braverman has declared a £100,000 payment for appearing alongside former glamour model Katie Price in an upcoming Channel 4 reality television series, Celebrity Handcuffed.
The programme, scheduled for release next year, will see the unlikely pairing physically tethered together as they take part in challenges against other celebrity duos.
Ms Braverman disclosed the payment in the latest register of MPs’ financial interests, revealing that she completed 200 hours of work for production company 72 Films, which is owned by Fremantle.
Her parliamentary declaration also states that she has agreed to provide ongoing publicity services for the production company after filming, as required.
Contestants Were Kept Unaware of Their Partners Until Filming
Production on Celebrity Handcuffed began at the start of last month, with contestants reportedly having no advance knowledge of the celebrities they would be paired with.
The programme will feature several other celebrity combinations, including Love Island star-turned-campaigner Georgia Harrison alongside model Lady Victoria Hervey.
Former footballer Neil Ruddock will also be paired with drag queen Bimini.
A source told The Sun at the beginning of filming that the pairing of Ms Braverman and Ms Price could attract considerable attention.
“Katie and Suella should prove to be a contentious match but may end up finding common ground,” the source said.
The source added that although Price was known for her outspoken lifestyle and Braverman had her own strong opinions, both women were mothers who had spoken about balancing public life with parenthood.
The programme’s producers reportedly hope the experience will make entertaining television and could also have a transformative effect on the participating celebrities.
Braverman’s Political Career Before Reality Television Appearance
Ms Braverman served as Home Secretary under the previous Conservative government between 2022 and 2023.
She subsequently defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK at the beginning of this year and currently serves as the party’s education spokesman.
Her appearance in Celebrity Handcuffed marks a television venture outside her parliamentary and political responsibilities.
Channel 4 Previously Launched Civilian Version of the Show
The celebrity edition follows the civilian version of Celebrity Handcuffed, which launched on Channel 4 in March.
The original programme brought together pairs of ordinary people with opposing views, personalities and habits.
Participants were required to remain handcuffed to one another around the clock, sharing their daily activities throughout the challenge.
The pair that managed to stay together for the longest period won the £100,000 prize.
The upcoming celebrity series will apply a similar concept, bringing together well-known personalities who must navigate their differences while remaining physically connected.
