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Paddy McGuinness won applause from Question Time viewers after he put the heat on Tory MP, James Daly during his time on the BBC show on Thursday night.
The Top Gear presenter, 50, was in full form as he cross examined the new Deputy Chair of the Conservatives over failed promises, causing fans to say he should enter politics. In a heated discussion about supposed missed contributions to the NHS, Paddy didn't mince words with Mr Daly.
He quipped: "Lucky for me, most people know I'm not here for my great political brain. But that didn't stop Boris Johnson, so that's alright. "Paddy continued: "For me, James, you saying to Wes that Sir Keir Starmer is doing anything to get a vote is a bit rich coming from a Tory, let me tell you. We're still waiting on the £350million a week Boris Johnson promised us for the NHS."
As Mr Daly scrambled to defend the party, an unsatisfied Paddy questioned further: "Well where is it? Why is the NHS on its knees if it's here? Why are they going on strike, nurses and doctors, if it's here? Where is it?" Viewers jumped onto social media to express their appreciation for Paddy's tough line of questioning. One fan proclaimed: "Who knew paddy was this good with politics. Like him even more," while another wrote: "Go on @PaddyMcGuinness tell 'em straight."
Paddy McGuinness admitted he was nervous before appearing on the BBC show (BBC)One person tweeted: "Why the hell hasn't Paddy McGuinness @PaddyMcGuinness been on #bbcqt before now? Bloody brilliant!" Another said: "Why is Paddy McGuinness the best person on this panel? #bbcqt," and someone else wrote: "OMG Paddy McGuinness going after the Tories! Big applause #bbcqt." Someone else suggested: "Paddy McGuinness for PM!"
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Others loved Paddy's jab at former prime minister Boris Johnson, with many quoting "I'm not here for my great political brain. But that didn't stop Boris Johnson" on Twitter (X) and praising the dad-of-three. "Paddy McGuiness telling some truths tonight on #bbcqt," one delighted viewer began online as they shared the clip. "Saying Starmer will say anything to get into power is a bit rich coming from a Tory….especially after Boris Johnson. Can’t beat a Northerner.
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Elsewhere on Thursday night's Question Time, Paddy talked about his family's dentist troubles. He told viewers: "Funnily enough my dad did that. He took his own teeth out because he couldn't get a dentist appointment. This is a few years back, so I know that firsthand. But as someone as a child who was terrified of going to the dentist I've got to congratulate the government for getting people queuing up. People can't wait to get into the dentists now."
Speaking on his Instagram Stories before the BBC show aired, Paddy told his followers he was "absolutely sh***ing" himself before joining the panel and filming the poltical programme. "You've got do it though, if you care about things you've got to do it," Paddy explained. "Any ho, it's on at 10.30pm tonight."