David Hasselhoff bucks up Blair

Nov 8, 2006, 12:20 GMT

David Hasselhoff has been offering his words of wisdom to Britain's Prime Minister.

The former 'Baywatch' star made a beeline for Tony Blair - who is resigning as PM and leader of the Labour party next year after coming under massive pressure from his own party members - at the after-show bash for the Pride of Britain Awards, which honour members of the public for their bravery.

According to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper, Hasselhoff said on Monday night (06.11.06): "I think you're great, you should just hang on in there. Don't listen to all the negativity Tony. Stick with it."

Blair returned the praise, gushing to another reveller: "He's just phenomenal, isn't he?"

Hasselhoff - who recently returned to the music charts with his hit single 'Jump In My Car' - was also overheard rubbishing reports that he turned up drunk for a British TV appearance.

The actor allegedly fell asleep during a commercial break while filming an interview on 'GMTV'.

He was overheard saying: "I don't know what all the fuss was about. I hadn't had a drop. I never drink before going on TV."

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