The six male celebs you didn't know were ripped... but can YOU guess who they are?

Daily Mail​

24-05-2025

It's not often these six celebrities are seen shirtless as they're often seen suited and booted on national TV.
The hunky men, who are all above the age of 40, all have one thing in common - a very ripped physique.
When you think of ripped celebs, you often picture Hollywood A-lists such as Chris Hemsworth, Jason Statham or Arnold Schwarzenegger.
But you'll be surprised to learn that there are a host of male celebrities out there gracing British television every day who are hiding some insanely muscly physiques.
From a singer who was once known for his 'dad bod' to a competition presenter and a very popular chef... can you guess who these buff males are?
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Judge Rinder
He's know for slipping into his judge robes in the courtroom.
Yet Judge Rinder, 46, revealed earlier this year that he's actually been hiding a ripped physique.
Sharing a photo to his Instagram in February, the blond personality showed off his toned abs and bulging biceps with a shirtless photo in the mirror.
But it seems if it was up to the judge he would've kept his physique under wraps as he captioned the post: 'Thanks Hasbro for the new GI Rinder Doll... and bless my godkids for stealing my phone and posting a thirst trap.'
Fans took to the comments section at the time to praise the personality's abs, including one Rylan Clark.
Rylan wrote: 'Schlaaaagggggg', to which the criminal barrister responded: '@rylan you've taught me so well. Thank you x'.
The comment came after the pair sparked romance rumours last year when Rinder remarked that friendship 'often turns into love' while discussing their time filming Rob & Rylan's Grand Tour.
However, Rylan was quick to shut the rumour down, posting on X, 'I am not dating Rob Rinder'.
Ben Shephard
'Proving to yourself you have the discipline to do something, proving you can be accountable to yourself is incredibly seductive and infectious,' Ben said when speaking about his fitness regime
You see him every single day if you switch on This Morning before work - but did you know presenter Ben Shephard, 50, is actually in exceptionally good shape?
He showed off his hard-earned figure earlier this week as he posed shirtless for the front cover of Men's Health UK cover this month.
Ben displayed his toned abs in a series of photos for the magazine, as well as carrying various weights to show off his strength.
The presenter too shared his top tips for losing weight and staying in shape, saying: 'Recreating the cover shoot has been fantastic. A friend asked me what the one exercise was that made the biggest difference. It's not an exercise, it's consistency.'
Speaking on how he approaches fitness now he added: 'It came a little easier this time…I have a deeper understanding of what I have to put myself through to build lean muscle and reduce body fat.
'To get stronger, physically and mentally, is definitely harder the older you get. In my forties, I was still on the attack. In my fifties, I'm on the defensive.
'It's all about how I prolong things now – not going out and smashing it left, right and centre.
'Proving to yourself you have the discipline to do something, proving you can be accountable to yourself is incredibly seductive and infectious. The more you get of that, the more you want it.'
Ben revealed that he hopes to do another shoot when he reaches 60.
Gordon Ramsay
Often seen in his white coat barking orders at clueless chefs on Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay actually spends a lot of time in the gym away from the show.
And in a similar shoot to Ben Shephard last year, the Michelin-starred cook went shirtless for Men's Health UK magazine.
The 58-year-old showed off his ripped abs and bulging biceps as he performed press ups before slipping into his Lycra to pose with his bicycle.
Gordon is indeed an avid cyclist, but was last year involved in a terrifying accident which almost left him dead.
And during his Men's Health shoot Gordon opened up about the crash, saying: 'I couldn't even put my f***king socks and pants on.'
'Justin [Mandel, his assistant], he used to dress me in the morning. I felt like a f***ing 95-year-old man.
'Asking a 30-year-old kid to put my f***ing underpants on was embarrassing.'
Despite the terrible accident, Gordon revealed he has no plans to hop off the saddle anytime soon.
Olly Murs
Once loved for his 'dad bod', Olly Murs, 41, recently underwent a 12-week program which has got him into the shape of his life ready for his 15 Years of Hits tour.
In a series of photos posted by his trainer on Instagram in April, Olly showed himself in the gym with his top off flexing his toned muscles.
Following his transformation, the Essex-born singer said he is 'pumped' for the new tour and ready to show off his new physqiue.
But in a poll online following Olly's six pack revelation, women actually revealed that they preferred his old dad bod.
Out of 4,900 votes, 26 per cent of women said they preferred the look of Murs before he lost his weight, while only seven per cent said they liked the look afterwards.
One woman gave an insight into her reasons for preferring the look of him before.
'We aren't lying, he's more attractive to most women in the first picture,' she said.
'Maybe it's because it looks like he'd protect us, pick us up and hug us, take us camping and other fun shenanigans, and just generally be enjoyable to be around.'
Another commented: 'What he accomplished is super impressive and I'm sure he has his reasons for wanting to do it.
'I honestly think he looked better originally. It's not like he was unhealthy - he looks like he was in great shape. On the right he looks aged and just too lean.'
Andi Peters
TV watchers were left stunned last year as Good Morning Britain's Andi Peters, 53, displayed his bulging biceps in a blue tank top while presenting a segment for Saturday Night Takeaway.
With Andy hosting his prize giveaway from Florida, fans noticed how 'buff' the presenter was looking.
And star guest announcer for the evening Toni Collette even picked up on it as she said to the show's hosts 'When did Andi Peters get so buff?'
During an earlier appearance on Good Morning Britain, Andi again sported a vest displayed his guns, which the show's then presenter Charlotte Hawkins even had a feel of on air.
Fred Sirieix
He's usually helping singles lads and ladies find love on his First Dates reality show, but underneath his suit Fred Sirieix has a body which many would be envious of.
The presenter, 53, has been pictured showing off his hard-earned abs and muscles on a number of occasions while soaking in the sun abroad.
In one picture taken of him enjoying a holiday at an idyllic location, Fred posed in a pair of French-coloured Speedos which displayed his tattoos and impressive figure.
Fred has also been snapped stood shirtless poolside wearing a bizarre combination of Speedos, socks and trainers.
The presenter however recently tied the knot with his partner Fruitcake, with the couple enjoying a picturesque honeymoon in Jamaica earlier this year.