UK's former premier Boris Johnson to host TV show

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) - Ex-Prime Minister of UK, Boris Johnson, announced Friday that he is joining GB News channel.

Johnson will work for the news channel as a presenter, program maker and commentator, according to GB News.

"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," said the channel.

Meanwhile, Johnson said on X that he is "very much" looking forward to joining GB News.

In a video statement, he stated that he is going to be giving this remarkable new TV channel his "unvarnished views on everything" from Russia, China, the war in Ukraine, how they meet all those challenges.

"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," added the former premier.

Johnson, was ousted from the premiership by his party's MPs last year following a series of allegations, but had held onto his seat in Commons, until this June.