Lembit Opik gained fame as a Member of Parliament for the Liberal Democrats, representing Montgomeryshire from 1997 to 2010. Following his political career, he appeared on reality TV shows including “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here” and “Celebrity Come Dine With Me.”
He also ventured into wrestling and had high-profile relationships, notably with Gabriela Irimia of The Cheeky Girls and Sabina Vankova, with whom he has two children. Reflecting on his time on reality TV, Lembit recalled being the first politician to participate in “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here” and expressed satisfaction in not walking out like some other contestants.
He also enjoyed competing on “Celebrity Come Dine With Me,” where he came in second place. Beyond his TV appearances, Lembit is also known for his involvement in Asgardia, the first space nation for humans.
As the first chairman of Asgardia, he passionately advocates for the future of space law and envisions a world where individuals can be citizens of space. He highlighted the ambitious goal of Asgardia, which aims to establish a permanent space habitation and witness the first birth in space.
Drawing parallels with Brexit, Lembit humorously compared Asgardia’s vision to the idea of “Leave.” With over a million followers worldwide, Asgardia has launched its own satellite and is poised to shape the future of human presence in space.
Lembit, whose grandfather was a renowned astronomer, envisions Asgardia as a pioneer in space exploration and governance.
