image Whereas Esther Rantzen could be regarded as a credible political candidate, the same can’t be said for former Dollar singer David Van Day, who has apparently expressed an interest in standing as a parliamentary candidate.

He is particularly keen on contesting mid-Beds which is held by our Nadine Dorries whose blog was sensationally shut down by lawyers acting for the Daily Telegraph. Why do the celebs like the Eastern Region so much?

He plans to visit the constituency and ask the public what they think about the idea before making a decision about standing under the banner of the No Expense Party.

I found him really irritating and loathsome in the celebrity jungle where his fellow contestants described him as “conniving…like a snake in the grass”, “out for himself” and “lazy”. Not the kind of endorsement which will win votes.

This just sounds like a gimmick to me so he can have another five minutes of fame. I wonder if Katie Price or Pete Andre will throw their hat in the ring next…