Broadcaster Jeremy Paxman has admitted that he no longer watches Newsnight - but he is a fan of dating show Take Me Out.

The presenter spent 25 years fronting the political programme and hosted his final show last summer.

But he told Radio Times magazine that instead of watching the BBC show, which is now presented by Evan Davis, he preferred to get an early night.

"I don't have any second thoughts about my decision (to leave)," he said.

"I don't see Newsnight, I'm afraid. My idea of fun is to go to bed at 10.30pm and read a book."

Paxman opened up about his own viewing habits when he was asked about reality TV star Joey Essex's ITV show, in which he interviews political leaders ahead of the general election.

"Of course I know who Joey Essex is," Paxman said. "I have watched The Only Way Is Essex.

"I didn't like it as much as I like Take Me Out, which I think is a fantastic show."

Asked whether he was serious about enjoying ITV's dating show, hosted by Bolton funnyman by Paddy McGuinness, Paxman replied: "I do!"