Politicians have long been a reality TV staple but Arlene Phillips is against them embarrassing themselves on . The former judge appeared at the Women of the Year lunch and awards ceremony alongside former PM , who has long been tipped by bookies for a stint on the dance floor.
But after some cringe-worthy showings on reality TV – including ’s time on I’m a Celeb – Arlene, 81, thinks MPs should give it a miss. Speaking at the awards in the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, she said: “I’m not big on politicians, even ex-politicians, going into the jungle or dancing on Strictly.
“I actually don’t like them making fools of themselves. We try to teach our children and grandchildren to respect people who are governing and running the country, not going on shows, doing silly little games.”
She did, however, enjoy Ed Balls doing Gangnam Style with Katya Jones on Strictly. She said: “He was fun. He was lighthearted.” But she added that some contestants take the show too seriously, saying: “They take it to heart and it breaks them.”
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