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Paul Gascoigne's X-rated Margaret Thatcher admission stuns Channel 4's Scared Of The Dark first episode viewers

A new Channel 4 reality show, Scared Of The Dark, debuted on Sunday night featuring a house full of celebrities being forced to spend time in pitch black darkness - and one admission from Paul Gascoigne stole the show right in the first episode.

The series features a host of star names including Gazza, Chris Eubank, Leeds boxer Nicola Adams, Scarlett Moffatt, Chloe Burrows and others competing to complete a series of challenges while remaining in pitch black darkness.

The brand new show, presented by cockney favourite Danny Dyer, will see a winner crowned based on resources won or lost in the darkness through the series.

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And there was one scene featuring a very X-rated admission from Paul Gascoigne which had viewers absolutely howling.

Gazza told viewers: "I was at 10 Downing Street and I put my hand round Maggie Thatcher and...I felt it getting hard so I went to the toilet and just whacked one out."

The rest of the celebrities were absolutely howling at Gazza's unbelievable revelation, including Chloe Burrows, who was visibly shocked on the night vision cameras.

Chris Eubank said after the shocking moment: "I don't know Gazza and I don't want to know Gazza. What's legendary is Paul. I want to know Paul, he is a beautiful man."

Danny Dyer was left speechless more than once (Channel 4)

Viewers thought it was hilarious, though.

@shellycarden1 said: "Gazza knocking himsen off at 10 Downing Street because of Margaret Thatcher. also Chris shhh #ScaredOfTheDark"

@alli89_91 said: "Paul and Maggie T. Who would have thought? #ScaredOfTheDark"

@nick_davison10 said: "Gazza really had a w*** over Margaret Thatcher? Jesus christ."

@david_mackayy said: "Gazza admitting having a w*** over Margaret Thatcher is my most unexpected TV moment of the year"

@jrsArmchair said: "Gazza knocked one out after meeting Margaret thatcher."

@andycardey said: "I don't think we'll hear a better story all year, Gazza" How's that for a philosophy Mr Eubank? hahahaha"

Which brings us on to our other point; viewers did not warm to Chris Eubank, who kept going on about 'philosophy' and called for him to be removed from the show.

@cctweets08 said: "Is it just me or is Chris Eubank is a f**** d***"

@intothevoid1984 said: "Can we get @ChrisEubank out please! YAWN. #ScaredOfTheDark"

@karren25389 said: "I am happy with pub talk - better than the philosophy of the world in poetic form being offered by Chris"

@bighideout said: "Chris Eubank should not have been allowed on this show... It's uncomfortable #ScaredOfTheDark"

@owenchild said: "The dark I could just about cope with, it’s Chris Eubank that would make me want to quit #ScaredOfTheDark"

Viewers seem to be loving the series, thought, and are eagerly awaiting the next episode.

@niecyokeefffe said: "It’s so worth it. Chris Eubank being deeply weird, Gazza knocking one out to Thatcher while IN Downing Street, screeching and crying at nothing, Danny Dyer on the wind up, in cockney. It has everything."

@elliot_gonzalez said: "Didn’t expect to enjoy #ScaredOfTheDark as much as I did. Gonna be a great series I think."

@valwoire said: "I haven’t laughed this much in ages! Pure TV Gold #ScaredOfTheDark"

Scared Of The Dark returns next Sunday on Channel 4 at 9pm.

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