He’s back! Since the Privileges Committee probe earlier this year, Boris Johnson has been unusually quiet by his colourful standards. But today the former Prime Minister has hit the headlines once more today with the announcement that he is going to be joining GB News as a ‘presenter, programme maker and commentator’. According to a gushing press release:

Boris, who joins in the new year, will play a key role in the channel’s coverage of both the UK general election and the US elections next year. He will create and present a new series showcasing the power of Britain around the world, as well as hosting the occasional special in front of live audiences around the UK.

Steerpike wonders what the Daily Mail make of their star columnist starring on a rival network. Announcing his first major broadcast role, Johnson said:

I’m excited to say that I am going to shortly be joining you on GB News and I 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 think our best days are yet to come and why on the whole the people of the world want to see more global Britain, not less.

They’ll certainly be seeing more of Boris, that’s for sure. At least he cleared it with Acoba this time…

We’re delighted to announce some very exciting news…https://t.co/BRg8ZgTy1X pic.twitter.com/FD0wz0Urkt

— GB News (@GBNEWS) October 27, 2023