Canadian porn star Nikki Benz has formally announced her plans to run against scandal-ridden Toronto mayor Rob Ford in the October mayoral elections.
Mr Ford has been in rehab since the beginning of May after another video of him allegedly smoking crack cocaine was released, alongside an additional audio clip reportedly featuring the embattled Canadian politician making racist, sexist and homophobic comments.
Ms Benz, who has appeared in 217 adult films, is expected to try and register as the 55th candidate for the race this week after an unsuccessful attempt on Wednesday when her driver's license was not accepted as acceptable ID by officials.
The 32-year-old advertises herself as "Toronto's sexiest mayor" and her slogan advises voters to "trade in your Ford for a Benz".
Ms Benz promises to "bring the adult film industry to Toronto" should she be elected because it would "bring a lot of profit to the city". "If Rob Ford can do it, I can do it," she told the Toronto Sun.