MARTIN Lewis has resisted calls that he should go into politics – saying he would rather have his “nipples wired to electrodes”.
The TV presenter – who found himself popular among fans of Good Morning Britain as he took to the presenting panel last week – told his Instagram fans becoming Chancellor was not in his sights.
Martin, 49, reposted an image of himself photoshopped holding Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s red briefcase to Instagram on Wednesday.
Having been made for a profile feature on the journalist, the Sunday Times had made references to the calls from fans for Martin to become a politician.
However, the star took to the caption to clear the air, and insist that he “does not intend to enter party politics”.
“Two notes about this image knocked up by the Sunday Times to go with a profile about me this weekend,” Martin wrote.
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He went on to joke: “1. No I do not intend to enter party politics (I’d rather have my nipples wired to electrodes).
“2. I do not intend to start wearing a tie!”
Fans took to the comments to gush over Martin’s “hilarious” response, as many insisted that the role would “suit him” best.
“Yes, but it suits you,” one said, as a second chimed in: “Absolutely respect that, but you would be a wise and very trusted choice amongst the UK public!”
Last week, Martin found himself at the forefront of Good Morning Britain as he was called in as a last-minute replacement for Richard Madeley.
Fans went wild over the Money Saving Expert’s knowledge, interviewing skills and compassion as he sat beside regular host Susanna Reid.
The financial journalist headed to Twitter to address calls from fans of the ITV show that he should become “more permanent”.
“Many kind comments about me doing @GMB more permanently,” he wrote. “Sadly the workload & hours mean its not compatible with my day job, so I can’t do more.
“Shame, as I enjoy the challenge. Yet being the Money Saving Expert is m’calling & where I think I’ve most impact. I can’t risk that.”
Regular host Richard has often been divisive for viewers at home, with the star recently causing a stir with his comments over war in Ukraine.
David Fox-Pitt was talking to Good Morning Britain from the border between Poland and Ukraine.
Richard, 65, interrupted to ask which of the pizzas being laid on for the refugees fleeing the invasion of Ukraine was the favourite.
Richard was quickly compared – not for the first time – to Steve Coogan’s comedy character Alan Partridge.
Last week he was criticised for making a joke about Russia calling it a “no fry zone” after McDonald’s pulled out of the country.
The pun was a reference to calls from the Ukrainian President to implement a No Fly Zone to stop Russian aerial attacks in the country.
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Richard and Susanna Reid have fronted GMB Mondays to Wednesdays since just before Christmas.
The veteran broadcaster took over the job nine months after the departure of Piers Morgan, who is about to launch a new show on talkTV.
