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Daily TelegraphHe has snubbed the opening ceremony of the Olympics, but Prime Minister Gordon Brown had no such qualms about appearing on popular US talent show American Idol.
An avowed fan of the talent show format, Mr Brown appeared in a pre-recorded segment urging US viewers to join the fight against malaria.
Mr Brown also announced that Britain will provide 20 million extra mosquito nets to protect people in malaria-hit countries from the biting insects.
In a video message shown last night as part of a charity special called Idol Gives Back, Mr Brown asked viewers to play their role in eliminating the disease, saying: "With 120 million more nets all families could sleep safe at night."
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All a worthy cause I'm sure, but what's wrong with the British PM going on British TV for British charities?