From Phil Tufnell to Beth Tweddle – sports stars who have appeared on reality TV
A look back at five sporting heroes who have stepped out of their respective comfort zones.
John Fashanu and Tony Bellew are the latest sports stars to enter the realms of reality TV after being confirmed as contestants on the upcoming Channel 4 series Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Here the PA news agency takes a look back at five other sporting heroes who have stepped out of their respective comfort zones to test themselves in jungles and ballrooms.
Jimmy White
The snooker star was a surprise hit in the 2009 edition of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’, managing to avoid eviction and stay for the duration. However, the six-time world final runner-up was forced to a face up to a familiar agony as he was pipped by Kim Woodburn and Gino D’Acampo, and had to settle for another near-miss.
Joe Calzaghe
Beth Tweddle
Phil Tufnell
Chris Eubank
