MATT Hancock will not stand for the Conservatives at the next general election.
The former Health Secretary said he wants "to do things differently" after coming third in I'm A Celebrity.
He wrote on Twitter: "I look forward to exploring new ways to communicate with people of all ages and from all backgrounds."
And he said in a TikTok video: "I have increasingly come to the view that it's important to engage with people about politics, about how our country is run, not just through Parliament, but through new and innovative ways.
"I look forward to doing more of that. There are exciting possibilities ahead."
Mr Hancock was blasted for taking time away from his West Suffolk constituency to spend time in the Australian jungle.
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He also had had the Conservative whip removed from him when it was revealed.
The MP, who The Sun exposed for breaking his own Covid guidance by having an affair, said it has been an "honour" to serve over the past 12 years.
In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, he said he is grateful after the Chief Whip said he would restore it, but added: "That is now not necessary."
He said that he is very proud of what he has achieved as an MP and grateful for the loyalty from his teams in Suffolk, Parliament and Government.
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He also wrote: "I have increasingly come to believe that for a healthy democracy we must find new ways to reach people – especially those who are disengaged with politics.
"The revival of modern conservatism over the next decade will I suspect take place as much outside Parliament as in it.
"For my part, I want to do things differently. I have discovered a whole new world of possibilities which I am excited to explore – new ways for me to communicate with people of all ages and from all backgrounds.
"I look forward to championing the issues that are dear to my heart, including better support for dyslexic children who get a raw deal from the education system.
"It has been an honour to serve in Parliament and represent the people of West Suffolk. I will play my part in the debate about the future of our country and engage with the public in new ways."
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