Boris Johnson has been asked about whether he would star in Strictly Come Dancing - and he failed to rule it out.
The shameless former PM, who is currently embarking on a tour to promote his new book Unleashed, appears to be trying to claw back a place in the limelight after his downfall in politics. In one TV interview, he was pressed about whether he would next be turning to reality TV shows - as politicians in recent years have been known to do.
Asked by GB News' Camilla Tominey if the public can expect to see him on , Mr Johnson failed to rule out the possibility. Instead he dodged the question and said: "I wouldn't be very good."
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Elsewhere in the interview Mr Johnson, who was ousted as PM in 2022, said it was a “terrible mistake” to oust him from No10 and that he is “absolutely convinced” if he stayed in power the Tories would have won the general election.
And in an interview with last week Mr Johnson claimed he was living a life of "blameless obscurity" when asked if his political career was over. Presenter Tom Bradby quickly hit back: "Blameless obscurity? Here in a television studio in front of millions?" The rambling ex-PM continued: "Writing books and my chances of returning to politics, are as being reincarnated as an olive blinded by a champagne cork, locked in a disused fridge, decapitated by a frisbee."
Politicians in recent years have been increasingly turning to reality TV to boost their profiles and salvage their reputations. Former Health Secretary has appeared on ITV's as well as Celebrity SAS: Who Dare's Wins, where he was interrogated over his handling of the pandemic and his affair with Gina Coladangelo.
also appeared on ITV's last year - a move that improved his popularity ratings among young people. The now Reform UK leader, who received £1.5million to go on the show, came third after being repeatedly voted to take part in humiliating challenges. ITV was criticised at the time for platforming the former leader.
Former MP Ed Balls, who is married to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016. The ex-politician, who also featured on The Great Sport Relief Bake-Off, became known for a particularly memorable performance to Gangnam Style. He is currently presenter for the ITV breakfast show .
Tory MPs have also taken up TV presenting roles - notably for GB News. , which permit politicians to host current affairs programmes but not act as newsreaders. The media watchdog has scrutinised shows presented by Sir , and
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