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Former MP and ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson often finds himself in the spotlight, and it's no shock that speculation about his next steps involves the media. Known for his flair and sometimes clownish charm, it's understandable that betting company William Hill has laid odds for Boris joining major TV shows. William Hill views him as a top candidate to enter reality television, with anticipated odds putting him in the jungle. I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! The odds are 6/4 for Boris to jump into the ITV show's fray, a move that echoes last year's scandalous appearance by Matt Hancock, the ex-health chief. He's also got odds on showing up on next year's Strictly Come Dancing at 6/1 or gliding on Dancing On Ice at 10/1.
Boris has strong motivations to broaden his income sources, especially with his wife Carrie expecting yet another child, making it their third in just a few years. Earlier this year, they bought a grand £3.8 million moated mansion in Oxfordshire, and those utility expenses won't be small given the house boasts nine bedrooms and six reception rooms! There's also word around that they’re considering another property in London.
A return to politics doesn't seem to be in the cards anytime soon, so the former UK leader is busy topping up his finances, having pulled in an impressive estimate of £5 million from global speaking engagements. His appearance fee is a jaw-dropping £250,000, with speeches across places like India, Singapore, and the U.S.
It's said Boris also nabbed a whopping £500,000 advance for his upcoming memoirs about Downing Street, set to hit the shelves before the next national elections. Additionally, he's a noted columnist and might return to penning articles for The Daily Telegraph, giving him further revenue and a platform for his opinions.
Following the embarrassment of the Partygate scandal and waning support for his shaky leadership, Boris Johnson stepped down as Prime Minister. Yet, his last address in the Commons was filled with optimism for a comeback, cheekily ending with 'Hasta la vista, baby.' Whether or not Boris will be back in Parliament, much less as Prime Minister, is uncertain, but Britons might enjoy seeing him tackling a bug in a jungle or stumbling on ice rinks. Just spare us from open sparkly shirts on Strictly, though.