Strictly Come Dancing’s Ed Balls believes his political career is over after choosing waltzing over Westminster

The former Chancellor thinks his time in politics has come to an end

ED Balls has admitted he’s likely to put his political ambitions to bed after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.

Formerly Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ed is now best known for his incredible moves on the BBC One show and he thinks that may have been the nail in his career’s coffin.

Speaking about the current situation in his political party Ed said: “I look at the state of the Labour Party and I look at the state of the Government on Brexit and worry about where we’re going as a country.

“If I thought people wanted me back and I could solve the problem and be part of the solution I would drop pretty much everything and go back and be part of it.

“But I also have to accept that’s unlikely.”

The 49-year-old has become a firm public favourite since joining the show and now believes his future career will take him outside of Westminster.

Speaking to the Daily Star, he added: “If I was wanting to go back I’d have done something slightly safer than this exposed dance show.”

Although Ed is loved by the public and his fellow dancers, he’s going to have to work even harder to win round Strictly judge Darcey Bussell.

Speaking on Chris Evans’ BBC Radio 2 show earlier this week, she admitted he wanted him out.

Ann Widdecombe, the show’s most successful novelty act, said the BBC would “make certain” he fails “by giving more power to the judges”.

But Ed’s partner Katya Jones insisted: “We can get to the final.”

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