Reality T.V. star turned politician Kevin O'Leary is once again just a reality T.V. star.
O'Leary, who was previously running for leadership of Canada's Conservative Party, officially dropped out of the race today and placed his support behind Quebec rival Maxime Bernier.
The Canadian Press has confirmed O'Leary is making the announcement later today.
BREAKING: Kevin O'Leary to quit Tory leadership, support Maxime Bernier https://t.co/ll0iNRq0pP #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/azWsA9MD2i
— The Canadian Press (@CdnPress) April 26, 2017
O'Leary was considered the most well known candidate in the race even though he did not participate in a single candidate debate.
Critics quickly pointed out O'Leary's inability to speak French as the reason for his absense in the debates and not being bilingual likely contributed to him dropping out of the race all together.
O’Leary had also previously claimed he wasn’t interested in working with the Conservative Party unless he won the 2019 federal election and formed a majority government.
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