Prime Minister to appear on Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 11:34 · Archive

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will appear on Channel 4's Gogglebox tonight alongside the Mayor of Liverpool for the Stand Up To Cancer special.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will appear on Channel 4's Gogglebox tonight, sitting on the sofa with Steve Rotheram, the Mayor of Liverpool. Broadcasting from No. 10 Downing Street, the two will react to the week's television programmes as part of the show's Stand Up To Cancer special.

Channel 4 said the pair would 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'. The appearance comes as part of a one-off special edition of the long-running show.

The announcement has prompted varied responses from viewers. Some welcomed the Prime Minister's participation, with one person calling it 'an amazing thing to do for Stand up to Cancer'. Others questioned the timing, with comments suggesting he should be focused on other priorities. One viewer remarked that there was 'time for hours of TV whilst the country's in the state it is', though another defended the appearance by pointing out it was raising money for the charity.

Other celebrities announced for the Stand Up To Cancer special include comedian Joe Lycett and the Sugababes members Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan.

How it is being reported

• Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make surprise Channel 4 show appearance tonightPrime Minister Andy Burnham will feature on Gogglebox tonight with the Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram.Oxfordshire Guardian · 23 Oct, 11:19
• Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make surprise Channel 4 show appearance tonightPrime Minister Andy Burnham will feature on Gogglebox tonight with the Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram.Oxford Mail · 23 Oct, 11:19

In this story: Andy Burnham · Steve Rotheram · Channel 4 · Joe Lycett · Sugababes

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