Yahoo News Rod Stewart says he's a 'fan' of Boris Johnson and jokes he could advise him on comebacks
The singer shared his thoughts during an interview
Sir Rod Stewart has quipped that he could give Boris Johnson some tips on making a comeback.
The Maggie May star, 78, spoke out after it was found that the former Prime Minister had misled parliament over COVID lockdown parties.
He admitted he was still a "bit of a fan" of Johnson and said that people knew what they were getting with him.
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Asked for his thoughts during an interview on Sky News, the singer said: "I was and still am, a bit of a fan of Boris.
"I think he’s got wonderful charisma, but you know, you knew what you were getting with Boris, you know. It's not unusual.
"He's told a few porkies over the years, so I'm not surprised, he’s in big trouble now."
The singer, who is married to Loose Women star Penny Lancaster, joked to presenter Sarah-Jane Mee that he might be able to advise Johnson on his next steps.
Pondering how Johnson could come back from what has happened, he laughed: "Maybe he should talk to me, I have been making comebacks for years!"
People tuning in had a mixed response to the star's comments, with some criticising him on Twitter for saying that he was still a fan of Johnson.
"Oh Rod mate you've just alienated a lot of fans," one person tweeted.
However, another posted: "Well said Rod Stewart. If we got rid of every politician who told a few porkies Westminster would be empty."
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And one teased: "Rod - for the next PM!!!"
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