GB News halts for breaking news announcement – it's bad look for Andy Burnham
GB News halts for breaking news announcement – it's bad look for Andy Burnham Questions have been raised over the prime minister's latest move. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Jennie Buzaglo , Showbiz Reporter 16:28, Thu, Oct 22, 2026 Updated: 16:28, Thu, Oct 22, 2026 Andy Burnham will appear on Celebrity Gogglebox (Image: Getty) GB News was interrupted for a breaking announcement after it was revealed Andy Burnham will be appearing on Channel 4 's Celebrity Gogglebox. He will become the first prime minister in history to do so. Burnham will appear on Gogglebox's Stand Up To Cancer special on Friday (October 23), joined by Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram from Inside No. 10. However, GB News star Christopher Hope has revealed a "row" has now broken out following the announcement, with the Tories questioning why Kemi Badenoch has not been asked to appear on the programme. "A Tory source tells me, 'It's Channel 4's job to ensure political balance.' Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT "Why aren't other parties being asked on Gogglebox is the question in Westminster today," Hope said. GB News presenter Charlie Peters argued that creating a separate Gogglebox edition for every political party leader would be impractical for the programme's organisers, and suggested politicians should focus on their day jobs instead. "Whenever there's an election, we have to read out every single candidate and we have to go through that process, but if we start saying that every single political party leader needs their own Gogglebox edition, it's not necessarily great for the organisers of that programme," he mused. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT ‘Why aren’t other parties being asked to go on Gogglebox?’GB News’ @christopherhope reveals that the Conservatives have raised concerns over a lack of ‘political balance’ after Andy Burnham was invited to appear on the show, while Kemi Badenoch has not.💻 GB News on YouTube: https://t.co/YzQIy65PD2 — GB News (@GBNEWS) October 22, 2026 "It could go on forever. Every week, a different politician on Gogglebox." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT In a subtle dig at Burnham, Peters asked: "Isn't the solution here perhaps for politicians to keep doing politics and to leave alternative programming to the rest of us?" The move has been slammed by Shadow Culture Minister Louie French, who believes it proves Burnham is "not a serious prime minister". "Britain’s debt is growing, our economy is stagnating, and the world is becoming more dangerous," he told GB News. "But don’t worry we know what Andy Burnham’s favourite crisps are and can watch him on GoggleBox. He is not a serious PM." The prime minister will appear on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram (Image: GB News) Concerns for Claudia Winkleman’s health condition as surgeon highlights issue Delia Smith, 85, makes heartbreaking end-of-life admission after husband's death The prime minister will join comedian Joe Lycett and Sugababes singers Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy on the programme. A Channel 4 spokesperson said : "Nothing is off limits as Gogglebox continues to celebrate the simple joy of watching television together. "They’ll be sharing hilarious, honest and often unexpected reactions to the week’s biggest television moments as well as poignant stories all in aid of Stand Up To Cancer." GB News Andy Burnham Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments