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Aitch: The Assembly Hotseat Tougher Than Jungle
20 Apr
Summary
- Aitch finds the Assembly hotseat more intense than I'm A Celebrity trials.
- The Assembly features autistic, neurodivergent interviewers.
- Sir Lenny Henry and Nicola Sturgeon have also faced the show's tough questions.

Rapper Aitch has revealed that facing the interview panel on 'The Assembly' was more intense than any challenge on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'. He specifically noted sweating more in the hotseat than during his entire time in Australia. The critically acclaimed show is distinguished by its interviewers, who are autistic, neurodivergent, and/or have learning disabilities, contributing to its reputation for disarming honesty.
Previous guests have included notable figures such as Danny Dyer and David Tennant. More recently, Sir Lenny Henry and Nicola Sturgeon have also been put through the unique questioning process. Sir Lenny Henry was visibly taken aback by a personal question regarding his long-term relationship, while Nicola Sturgeon faced a blunt comparison to the character Mrs. Doubtfire after discussing her hairstyle.
Aitch also shared his preference for celebrity guests, suggesting Ed Sheeran would be an excellent fit for the show due to his positive demeanor. The experiences of guests like Nicola Sturgeon highlight the show's capacity to evoke strong emotions, with her describing the process as cathartic yet emotionally draining, particularly when discussing a past miscarriage. She found the interview a unique, raw experience that bypassed typical political guardedness.