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I mean, there were -- as we saw, jeremy hunt had that sarcastic reference to his absence and other candidates addressed that empty lectern, but, he, you know, he got away with not being the big issue of the debate. the candidates did actually spend all their time proclaim their own virtues and explaining how they would solve brexit. and boris johnson is going to do it again this morning. he's not going to turn up to be grilled by westminster journalists who have arranged their own on the record hastings and once again all five candidates will be there but not boris johnson. >> right. of course...

And a visiting professor at kings college. thank you very much for being with us. >> good morning. >> so why did boris johnson deny an opportunity to not only confront his rivals but explain himself and be part of this televised debate and will that work for him or against him do you think? >> well, because he's the front-runner, it's never in the front-runner's interest to take part in tv debates because the risk is all on the downside. and i think he just about got away with it. there were, as we saw, jeremy hunt had that sarcastic reference to his absence and other candidates addressed that...

Hamptons could be hammer or sh shep. we should be able to get there. just for the people at the "enquirer" * magazine, get it of there, i need a picture of oprah. >> reporter: it will and big deal, by the way. megyn: who would have thought if she picks this wedding day she'll be come meeting with chelsea clinton. i hope it works out for both brieppeds and both happy couples. we are being told the white house briefing could happen momentarily and you will see it here when it does. we have been very patient, you folks have. we called a couple minutes ago to tell them you are waiting. you can see...