Michael Gove just said this on Today and he’s the new James Corden

Here’s environment minister and one-time Tory leadership hopeful Michael Gove asked on the Today programme what it’s like being interviewed on Today.

Going into the studio is “like going into Harvey Weinstein’s bedroom – you hope to emerge with your dignity intact” Gove on #Todayat60

— Nick Robinson (@bbcnickrobinson) October 28, 2017

The new James Corden, ladies and gentlemen!

"Hi, it's Michael here…Michael Gove. Look, I need to up my popularity, so can you write some material for me?" pic.twitter.com/SNGawXUbtz

— Andrew R (@ExcelPope) October 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/HadleyFreeman/status/924181298352132097

https://twitter.com/RogerQuimbly/status/924182369782951936

No, @michaelgove it's not like that. I have never once feared for my personal safety in a media studio. Don't trivialise sexual assault. https://t.co/8neWSdnWJZ

— Jo Swinson (@joswinson) October 28, 2017

"Today is like rape jokes – they're both for shitheads." pic.twitter.com/nDXPDSKrh5

— barney farmer (@barneyfarmer) October 28, 2017

just a joke aimed at the victims of rape & sexual abuse by our former secretary of both justice & education https://t.co/q5ejh7WyeJ

— HannahJane Parkinson (@ladyhaja) October 28, 2017

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