It's been 25-years since one of the most controversial TV soap plots of all time caused outrage on a national level. Now considered one of the greatest storylines ever, it sparked a national campaign and even saw Prime Minister Tony Blair step in.
27.10.2023 - 15:35 / deadline.com
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.
“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.”
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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
It's been 25-years since one of the most controversial TV soap plots of all time caused outrage on a national level. Now considered one of the greatest storylines ever, it sparked a national campaign and even saw Prime Minister Tony Blair step in.
take a turn as a stand-up comedian. It was his second time hosting Saturday Night Live and the film darling penned a (hilarious!) musical theatre number about self-promotion in an era of Hollywood strikes.
Former prime minister David Cameron has made a dramatic return to government as foreign secretary under Rishi Sunak.
The Sun, comes after years of speculation and has left fans both thrilled and nostalgic.While the details of the reunion are still emerging, it has seemingly been confirmed that fans can expect a trifecta of treats from the iconic girl group starting next year. A new music video, complete album, and a reunion tour are on the horizon, though beyond that, not much more is known about exactly when these projects and efforts will reach the public. The prospect of Girls Aloud reuniting had been written off after the tragic loss of member Sarah Harding to breast cancer in September 2021.
A number of key Downing Street figures from the early days of the pandemic have been giving evidence at the Covid Inquiry this week.
Kiana Madeira, best known for her role in Netflix’s hit trilogy Fear Street, has signed with Luber Roklin Entertainment for management.
Boris Johnson asked scientists if people could kill Covid by blowing a hairdryer up their nose - after he watched a YouTube video suggesting this, the Covid Inquiry has heard.
The government has confirmed the date American XL bullies will be banned in the UK.
Dither, drinks planning and Dominic Cummings behaving 'clearly against the rules' were all sources of frustration for Boris Johnson's closest aides in the pandemic. Illuminating notes and WhatsApp messages were revealed at the Covid inquiry yesterday (October 30).
Professional hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” that happened in the middle of a hockey game in Sheffield, England on Saturday night.
abrupt passing of Matthew Perry at the age of 54. Colleagues, devoted fans, and friends alike have expressed their profound grief and bid a final farewell to the beloved star renowned for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the iconic sitcom, Friends. Through their public social media profiles, they have shared heartfelt messages brimming with affection.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was one of many to pay tribute to Matthew Perry shortly after the “Friends” star was found dead at age 54 on Saturday.Trudeau and Perry went to elementary school together. Perry’s other, Suzanne Morrison, was also press secretary to Trudeau’s father, former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.“Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening. I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them,” Trudeau wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.“Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew,” he continued.
Former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman handed over a tranche of WhatsApp messages to the inquiry but has denied deleting any. The ex-MSP gave officials phone data but it is understood that not all had been retained.
Boris Johnson has revealed that he is joining GB News as a presenter.In a new video posted on X (formerly Twitter) Johnson said he was “excited” to sign up to what he described as a “remarkable” new channel that would allow him to share his “unvarnished views” on politics. He will begin his role in the new year.He said: “I am excited to say that I am shortly going to be joining you on GB News.“I’m going to be giving this remarkable, new TV channel my unvarnished views on everything from Russia, China, the war in Ukraine, how we meet all those challenges, to the huge opportunities that lie ahead for us, why I believe our best days are yet to come.
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has announced he is joining broadcaster GB News.
It appears to be a busy year for Boris Johnson as the former UK prime minister not only became a father again with wife Carrie, but has accepted a new career venture. It's been revealed that the 59-year-old is set to join GB News, where he promises to share his "unvarnished views" on a variety of topics.
Boris Johnson is set to join TV channel GB News, he has announced.
K.J. Yossman Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is joining controversial network GB News as an anchor and producer. Johnson, who is set to start his role in the new year, will play “a key role in the channel’s coverage of both the U.K.
EXCLUSIVE: Actress Arielle Kebbel, known for roles in The Vampire Diaries and John Tucker Must Die, has signed with Independent Artist Group.
The Sun.“Until they figure out how to eliminate scarring — and I’m talking plastic surgery and anything else — no knife is coming near me.”Instead, the Buffalo native relies on luxury Retrouvé moisturizers, cleansers and serums — namely, the $240 Baume Ultime BodyOil — and the skill of needle-wielding celebrity dermatologist Dr. Wendy Roberts, known as the “youth booster.”“No one knows I have it,” she said of her Botox injections, “because I look like myself, not like a replica of someone else’s style.”On the cusp of the 50th anniversary of becoming a Vogue cover girl in August 1974, Johnson maintains the same glowing complexion and commanding runway presence that launched her to superstardom and landed her on the cover of more than 500 magazines.With the supermodel’s days in the spotlight far from over — she walked for Sergio Hudson and Bibhu Mohapatra in 2022 at New York Fashion Week — it’s imperative that she sustains her toned physique and muscle strength to strut in 7-inch heels.“It’s not just walking … it’s theater, it’s dance, it’s movement,” she told Page Six last year.