Kemi Badenoch shares what she really thinks about Andy Burnham's Gogglebox stint
Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch has shared her thoughts on Andy Burnham's upcoming appearance on Gogglebox . The Prime Minister and Mayor of Liverpool Steve Rotheram will be joining regulars of the hit Channel 4 series, and other famous faces , to react to the week's television in a special episode for Stand Up To Cancer tonight (Friday, October 23). Mr Burnham has a longstanding commitment to supporting charities, building on his work as Mayor of Greater Manchester and continuing in office as Prime Minister. The Prime Minister and Mayor of Liverpool join the recently announced Sugababes and Joe Lycett to review the TV of the week but the news has left members of the public divided. During her appearance on BBC Breakfast this morning, The Tory leader was quizzed by hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt on MR Burnham's latest project. When told by Naga that members of the Conservative party have said that she should have joined Gogglebox, Kemi replied: "That's not my thing" before voicing her thoughts on the Prime Minister joining the Channel 4 show. She continued: "What I'm amazed at is that Andy Burnham has got time to go on Gogglebox. When you get a new job in politics it's so difficult. there's so much to do and it's like drinking from a fire hose. "Even as a Junior Minister or Secretary of State, I never had time for Gogglebox. I just don't know how he has the time. There's a budget next week and he's going on Gogglebox." She continued: "The last people who did that who I remember is Nigel Farage in 2014 and Jeremy Corbyn did it in 2017 but they weren't Prime Minister but I'm amazed he's got the time. "My job is to hold him to account and I've seen a lot of Prime Ministers up close and I've never seen a Prime Minister have the time to this much Goggleboxing, social media, Lad Bible.. **Ensure our latest TV stories always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. _ Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings** "When you first become Prime Minister I can't tell you how difficult it is. There's so much to get up to speed on especially when you come in mid-term." "He seems like a very nice guy, someone you'd want to hang out with in the park, but it doesn't mean he's doing the job as Prime Minister." The news of Mr Bunrham joining Gogglebox also sparked conversation online, with one fan of the show writing: "Crikey! Our PM on the best show on the TV. Only the best on Gogglebox. That’s impressive. Can’t wait to see that episode.." A second person added: "Good on our PM! Someone's who's willing to take time out of his extremely busy schedule to support this great charity.' However, someone else said: "I wont be watching. I appreciate its to support cancer charities but i think politicians should just stick to politics." Another agreed: "Oh what. Googlebox is ruined for a week." BBC Breakfast airs weekdays on BBC One at 6am and Gogglebox airs on Fridays at 9pm on Channel 4