Here are 7 politicians who made bizarre and unexpected appearances on reality TV

Former Labour MP and shadow chancellor Ed Balls will be waltzing his way on to Saturday night television after signing up for BBC1's "Strictly Come Dancing," but he is far from alone in making the jump from politics to reality TV.

British MPs have provided some memorable small screen moments over the years, from bad dancing to feline role play.

Here is Business Insider's run down of some of the most infamous TV appearances.