GB News Signs Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson As A Presenter

Jake Kanter
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Boris Johnson, the British prime minister who resigned from office last year mired in controversy, has signed as a presenter for GB News, the provocative British news channel.

GB News said Johnson will join as a presenter, program maker, and commentator next year. It did not disclose the value of his deal.

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“GB News is an insurgent channel with a loyal and growing following. I am excited to say I will be joining shortly – and offering my frank opinions on world affairs,” Johnson said.

“I will be talking about the immense opportunities for Global Britain – as well as the challenges – and why our best days are yet to come.”

Johnson was forced to quit as PM after a string of scandals, including hosting staff parties at 10 Downing Street at the height of the Covid lockdown.

He stepped down as an MP in June this year, days before a committee of UK lawmakers concluded that he deliberately misled parliament over the so-called Partygate scandal.

Johnson is the latest high-profile Conservative politician to sign for GB News, with sitting MPs including Jacob Rees-Mogg (a key ally of Johnson) presenting shows for the broadcaster.

GB News has a loyal and growing audience, but it has attracted controversy for repeatedly breaking UK broadcasting rules and airing a misogynistic rant by actor Laurence Fox.

Fox was fired earlier this month after he said live on television that no “self-respecting man” would “climb into bed” with Ava Evans, a female journalist. Dan Wootton, who was presenting the show on which Fox made his remarks, remains suspended as GB News investigates.

The exchange is also being investigated by Ofcom, the UK media regulator which has ruled against GB News in four other probes this year. Twelve other investigations are ongoing.

On signing Johnson, GB News editorial director Michael Booker said: “Boris has been the most influential prime minister of our generation, and his unique insight into domestic and world affairs will be a smash hit with our viewers and listeners.”

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