After Jim Bowen revealed that he’s having second thoughts about his new career as an X Factor judge, he is sure to feel further insult with the news that Tory shadow chancellor George Osborne has hosted a one-off edition of Bullseye in aid of Comic Relief.

‘I’ve always been a big fan of Bullseye and I sit on the darts committee at my local pub,’ said Osborne. ‘You might say that it’s always been a dream of mine to host the show.’ Critics have accused the Tory party of trying to downplay their privileged upbringing by adopting working class sports.

Last month, David Cameron admitted that he loves to play dominoes while eating fish and chips in his pigeon loft, but Osborne is quick to tell us about his lifelong love for the oche. ‘I have my very own dartboard at home and there have been many times when my chums from the shadow cabinet have come around and we’ve held high level discussions while playing a game of around the board. Oliver Letwin has the best aim but nobody can beat David Willetts at 501. His nine dart finish is something really special.’

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