The Prime Minister made the shock confession during a visit to the Middle East after being asked whether she watches Boris Johnson’s dad Stanley on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

Admitting she’s been quite busy, she confessed to only having time to watch the hit BBC dance contest. 

She said: “What I have been watching, when I can, is cheering on my constituent Debbie McGee in Strictly Come Dancing…She’s doing very well.”

When quizzed on whether she thinks she’ll win the contest, she replied: “Well she’s very good, Alexandra Burke is also very good.

“But one or two of the men seem to be quite dark horses too, so it’s a good quality competition this year,” she added.

Debbie McGee, who is the widow of magician Paul Daniels, is a favourite to lift the Glitterball trophy after continuously wowing the judges with her energetic performances each week.

The 59-year-old has become known for her astonishing flexibility and raunchy routines which have stunned fans of the programme.

On this week's show, the contestants will dance to songs from famous musicals with Debbie, and professional partner Giovanni Pernice, set to perform a song from Cats. 

The former magician's assistant will face tough competition from the remaining celebrities Joe McFadden, Davood Ghadami, Alexandra Burke, Gemma Atkinson and Mollie King. 

The grand final will take place in two weeks.

Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday on BBC One at 7:05pm.