The first trailer for Jacob Rees-Mogg’s new reality show, Meet the Rees-Moggs, has finally been released.
The politician shocked the nation when the famously posh Etonian moved from politics to reality television after he lost his North East Somerset seat to Labour’s Dan Norris in the last general election.
In the trailer, the former MP, 55, admitted he’s “well aware” of the reputational risks that come with allowing cameras into his home. However, he reassured viewers that the show will be “a different kettle of fish from The Kardashians.”
The TV show is filmed at his 17th century Somerset mansion, Gournay Court, which he shares with his wife Helen de Chair and their six children.
The couple decided to name their blossoming brood after medieval saints, including Aldred Wulfric Leyson Pius and Sixtus Dominic Boniface Christopher.
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The first trailer for Meet the Rees-Moggs has been released (Image: Discovery )
The first look at the five-part docuseries sees Rees-Mogg’s housekeepers scrubbing off anti-Conservative graffiti from the grounds, ironing the politician’s boxers and polishing his silver.
The former politician – who famously never changed a single nappy despite having half a dozen children – explained the reason behind the numerous staff he employs is: “I’m just lazy. That’s all.”
Elsewhere, Rees-Mogg, who sparked controversy by relaxing in the House of Commons during a key debate in 2019, told the cameras he “quite enjoy[s] winding people up” which the committed Catholic reflects is “probably a sin.”
In the footage, which was filmed in the run up to the 2024 general election, it’s clear to see the politician’s North East Somerset constituents are understandably riled up. One person is heard yelling: “I hope you lose your job” as another proclaims: “I will be over the moon if Rees-Mogg is gone.”
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The Discovery show gives fans an insight into the former MP’s family life (Image: Discovery )
According to The Independent, Rees-Mogg turned up on the campaign trail while shooting the show with a full camera crew. The outlet claims the team followed him door-knocking around a housing estate on the edge of Bristol.
It is understood the star and even caused controversy by filming him with his family at church, reportedly interrupting a group of children who were receiving their first holy communion.
Rees-Mogg told viewers how he felt after losing his North East Somerset seat to Labour in the worst result at a general election since John Major’s defeat in 1997. He told cameras: “I’m not a dog. I don’t lick my wounds. Life goes on. What’s next should always be the question.”
Meet the Rees-Moggs also provides an insight into the former MP’s private life as well as his political career. When his wife was asked whether it was love at first sight, she bluntly replied: “No. Obviously, I didn’t tell him that.”
It didn’t take long before viewers flooded to X – formerly known as Twitter – to share their disappointment at the new show set to launch later this year.
One user asked: “Why is Meet the Rees-Moggs even happening? No one wants to see these people anyway” as another agreed: “What if I don’t want to Meet the Rees-Moggs?”
However, one account disagreed, writing: “Can’t wait to watch Meet the Rees-Moggs, looks like a hoot [three cry-laughing emojis].”
Meet the Rees-Moggs will stream on Discovery+ in the UK and Ireland later this year.