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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's wife issues warning to him after near-death experience during Netflix filming
The Changing Rooms star suffered a terrifying experience where he almost drowned while filming Celebrity Bear Hunt. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's wife has warned she doesn't want him taking part in any more stunts after his near-fatal experience while filming Netflix series Celebrity Bear Hunt. The Changing Rooms icon, 59, joined the likes of Lottie Moss, Mel B and Boris Becker on Bear Grylls' reality series, which he hosted alongside former This Morning star Holly Willoughby. The celebrities took part in a series of tasks in the Central American jungle, where they were 'prey for one of the world 's most fearsome predators'. But things didn't always go as planned, with Steph McGovern being rushed to medics after nearly breaking her nose and sparking concussion fears after she swung into a cliff, while Laurence almost drowned in the sea, with Bear diving in to save him. Recalling the terrifying moment, the TV star called it a 'close shave' and 'a very frightening experience'. In an interview with Hello! he recalled not being able to breathe and almost passing out, jokingly adding: "In my head I was James Bond, but the sad fact is that I'm actually more like Grandpa Pig." After a tearful phone call with his wife Jackie, she emotionally shared: 'When you go through something like that, it's almost like PTSD, and the thinking back is probably more upsetting than going through it in the first place." "He doesn't like being in the sea; he doesn't like being out of his depth," she added, saying it was 'one of his nine lives'. "I don't want him doing anything like that again. And you know, you really don't need to, because you're Grandpa Pig these days," she said. When the Netflix series aired, Laurence could be seen and heard groaning and struggling in the water during the challenge, as he struggled to unclip supply bags from a raft and became tangled up in equipment. 'I kept throwing myself at the raft, trying to get up. It just wasn't that easy,' he said. 'Suddenly, I am in some high of fight or flight.' Presenter Holly Willoughby looked on from the shore as concern mounted, while Bear threw himself into the water as Laurence could be heard shouting for help and saying: 'I can't breathe.' After a terrifying moment, he was dragged to shore by production crew coming to rescue him. When he was able to gain his breath on the beach, Laurence explained he felt 'really tight across my chest' and couldn't 'get enough oxygen'. He was given an oxygen mask and urged to lie down in the shade by medics. 'I couldn't breathe, it really was frightening,' he later said. 'I really did think I was having a heart attack.' He later echoed to Times Radio: 'It wasn't a pleasant experience at all. I mean, it really, really wasn't. I was blacking out. I thought I was having a heart attack. And having then been pumped full of, I think it's about three canisters of oxygen, which is wonderful stuff by the way…but it was a very solitary thing.' He added: 'I always felt that I was quite physically resilient. I have regular medicals. I'm perceived as being reasonably fit for what I am but it did feel slightly like a moment of failure.'
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Danny Cipriani's ex shows what he's missing with sizzling transformation snap after he reunites with former flame
VICTORIA Cipriani stripped down to a red bikini to show off her incredibly body transformation after a tough year. The star, who spent the first half of the year 3 Victoria has had a body overhaul as she tried to 'get back to herself' Credit: Instagram 3 Victoria and Danny split after two and a half years of marriage Credit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd Alongside the pic, Victoria noted how she was beginning to feel "like herself again" by putting her wellbeing first. "I post things like this… and sometimes I delete them. Not because I'm ashamed, but because it feels strange to show so much of myself, literally and figuratively," she said. "This isn't just about weight or a bikini photo. It's about the nights I cried in silence, the mornings I dragged myself up anyway, the countless times I thought I'd never feel like 'me' again. "The girl on the left wasn't lazy. She wasn't weak. She was just tired, of everything. READ MORE DANNY CIPRIANI "The hardest thing I ever had to do? Forgive her. For the way she coped. For the times she shut down. For the choices she made when she didn't know better." Speaking about herself now, she added: "The girl on the right? She's still tired… but she's proof that choosing yourself, even when it's messy, changes everything. "This isn't a before and after. It's a reminder, to every woman scrolling, that you're allowed to restart as many times as it takes. :) You can do anything you want too." The message comes just two days after Celebrity Bear Hunt star and former rugby ace Danny confirmed he had reunited with his ex, actress Most read in TV In a In a statement shared with The Sun, Victoria said: 'The song Danny used in that birthday post for his girlfriend? That's actually our wedding song. Danny Cipriani calls new girlfriend 'a miracle' as they share loved up video montage of them snogging in back of a taxi "We played it all throughout our marriage so it was a huge shock for me to see yesterday. "But it just shows the level of detachment. If it wasn't so absurd, it'd be hilarious. "He's given me his whole rugby career, everything he ever owns, including trophies, clothes, lanyard, etc. "Now he's giving away our wedding song!" Victoria and Danny split in 2023 after two-and-a-half years of marriage, with Victoria accusing him of 'inappropriate behaviour' other women. Danny has He then went on to date AnnaLynne, splitting in January 2025 after nine months together, before their latest reunion. Since splitting from Danny, Victoria has since qualified as a neuroscience practitioner. Danny Cipriani's high profile relationship history Monica Irimia (2007) - Danny began dating Kelly Brook (2008 to 2010) - Kelly was one of Danny's longest and most high-profile relationships. The model and actress reportedly broke up with Danny when she caught him giving his phone number to a Las Vegas stripper. Lindsay Lohan (2010) - Danny started dating former Disney star and Freaky Friday actress Lindsay Lohan in 2010. However, their relationship was very short-lived and they split after just a few dates. Katie Price (2011) - Danny's relationship with Lara Bingle (2011) - Danny started dating Australian model Lara Bingle after his split with Katie Price. Lara told Who Magazine that she had 'fallen in love with Danny', just weeks before he dumped her. Jasmine Waltz (2014 to 2015) - Kirsty Gallacher (2015 to 2016) - Sports presenter Victoria Rose (2020 to 2023) - Victoria became the AnnaLynne McCord (2024 to 2025) - Actress AnnaLynne McCord reportedly met Danny on Raya, months after he split from Victoria Rose. Danny described AnnaLynne as his 'miracle' after making their relationship public. However, the couple eventually 3 Danny has now confirmed he's back with AnnaLynne McCord Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Danny Cipriani's ex shows what he's missing with sizzling transformation snap after he reunites with former flame
Victoria shared her determination to feel like herself again after a difficult year FRESH START Danny Cipriani's ex shows what he's missing with sizzling transformation snap after he reunites with former flame Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VICTORIA Cipriani stripped down to a red bikini to show off her incredibly body transformation after a tough year. The star, who spent the first half of the year locked in a divorce settlement debate with ex Danny Cipriani, showed off her killer figure in a before and after photo. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Victoria has had a body overhaul as she tried to 'get back to herself' Credit: Instagram 3 Victoria and Danny split after two and a half years of marriage Credit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd Alongside the pic, Victoria noted how she was beginning to feel "like herself again" by putting her wellbeing first. "I post things like this… and sometimes I delete them. Not because I'm ashamed, but because it feels strange to show so much of myself, literally and figuratively," she said. "This isn't just about weight or a bikini photo. It's about the nights I cried in silence, the mornings I dragged myself up anyway, the countless times I thought I'd never feel like 'me' again. "The girl on the left wasn't lazy. She wasn't weak. She was just tired, of everything. "The hardest thing I ever had to do? Forgive her. For the way she coped. For the times she shut down. For the choices she made when she didn't know better." Speaking about herself now, she added: "The girl on the right? She's still tired… but she's proof that choosing yourself, even when it's messy, changes everything. "This isn't a before and after. It's a reminder, to every woman scrolling, that you're allowed to restart as many times as it takes. :) You can do anything you want too." The message comes just two days after Celebrity Bear Hunt star and former rugby ace Danny confirmed he had reunited with his ex, actress AnnaLynne McCord, with a birthday tribute and a red carpet appearance. In a seeming jab at Victoria, Danny had set a carousel of romantic snaps with AnnaLynne to Spirit Bird by Xavier Rudd - which had been their wedding song. In a statement shared with The Sun, Victoria said: 'The song Danny used in that birthday post for his girlfriend? That's actually our wedding song. Danny Cipriani calls new girlfriend 'a miracle' as they share loved up video montage of them snogging in back of a taxi "We played it all throughout our marriage so it was a huge shock for me to see yesterday. "But it just shows the level of detachment. If it wasn't so absurd, it'd be hilarious. "He's given me his whole rugby career, everything he ever owns, including trophies, clothes, lanyard, etc. "Now he's giving away our wedding song!" Victoria and Danny split in 2023 after two-and-a-half years of marriage, with Victoria accusing him of 'inappropriate behaviour' other women. Danny has denied ever cheating on Victoria, but she is now selling all his sports career memorabilia after he left it in her possession. He then went on to date AnnaLynne, splitting in January 2025 after nine months together, before their latest reunion. Since splitting from Danny, Victoria has since qualified as a neuroscience practitioner. Danny Cipriani's high profile relationship history Monica Irimia (2007) - Danny began dating Cheeky Girl star Monica in 2007. However their relationship was short lived, as it was claimed that he cheated on the singer with glamour model Larissa Summers. Kelly Brook (2008 to 2010) - Kelly was one of Danny's longest and most high-profile relationships. The model and actress reportedly broke up with Danny when she caught him giving his phone number to a Las Vegas stripper. Lindsay Lohan (2010) - Danny started dating former Disney star and Freaky Friday actress Lindsay Lohan in 2010. However, their relationship was very short-lived and they split after just a few dates. Katie Price (2011) - Danny's relationship with Katie began in 2011 and ended that same year in a bitter feud. Lara Bingle (2011) - Danny started dating Australian model Lara Bingle after his split with Katie Price. Lara told Who Magazine that she had 'fallen in love with Danny', just weeks before he dumped her. Jasmine Waltz (2014 to 2015) - Jasmine and Danny began to grow close in 2010, after he split with Kelly. However, their relationship started properly in 2014. They split just a year later. Kirsty Gallacher (2015 to 2016) - Sports presenter Kirsty dated Danny for six months between 2015 and 2016. However, their relationship broke down because of their '12 year age gap". Victoria Rose (2020 to 2023) - Victoria became the first woman to marry Danny when they tied the knot on April 27, 2022. The pair met in 2020 and got engaged after just a year. In November 2023, Danny confirmed that he had split up from his wife. AnnaLynne McCord (2024 to 2025) - Actress AnnaLynne McCord reportedly met Danny on Raya, months after he split from Victoria Rose. Danny described AnnaLynne as his 'miracle' after making their relationship public. However, the couple eventually went their separate ways in 2025. 3 Danny has now confirmed he's back with AnnaLynne McCord Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bear Grylls reportedly set to host bizarre new BBC show that sees 'feuding people rekindle through nature'
Bear Grylls is reportedly lined-up to host a bizarre new BBC show that will see the born survivor 'rekindle feuding people through nature'. The 51-year-old adventurer will lead colleagues, friends and neighbours alike on an expedition in Wild Reckoning, according to a TV source. It's thought the show will air next year, after his Netflix series Celebrity Bear Hunt was axed after just one series. But it seems he's back with something a little different this time. An insider told The Sun: 'Bear will be back doing what he does best - showing people that nature is the best healer. 'He's married for 25 years and a dad of three so is well versed in handling such challenges.' Bear has previously said that good communication with wife Shara, 51, and their three sons is the key to getting along. Daily Mail has contacted the BBC and Bear's reps for comment. In June, it was confirmed Netflix have axed their big money television show Celebrity Bear Hunt. The programme, which was set in Costa Rica and was hosted by Holly Willoughby alongside Bear Grylls, won't return. Sources close to the show which aired in February say that while the ratings did well it was expensive to make and Netflix are now planning to do more live events rather than pre-recorded shows. One told MailOnline: 'Everyone was very proud of the show but when it came to it, it was just so expensive to make. 'You had to have a whole set in Costa Rica, loads of staff and loads of celebrities. The overheads were eyewatering.' It is understood that cheaper locations were looked at but nothing was appeared to be suitable. Celebrity Bear Hunt had an impressive line up of celebrities including Spice Girl Mel B and tennis player Boris Becker who would not have been cheap to hire, according to sources. Other celebrities that took part included Lottie Moss, Danny Cipriani, Big Zuu, Joe Thomas, Kola Bokinni, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Leomie Anderson, Shirley Ballas, Steph McGovern and Una Healy. The show, which was Holly's first programme with Netflix, featured twelve celebrities who are sent to a jungle in Costa Rica, where they were forced to avoid being hunted down by Grylls. Along the way, the celebrities faced various challenges and solve puzzles.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Bear Grylls set to host new BBC show where people resolve feuds in the wild
The show is a boost for the adventurer after his expensive Netflix show was axed NATURE'S HEALER Bear Grylls set to host new BBC show where people resolve feuds in the wild Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BEAR Grylls is lined up to host a BBC show getting warring people back together via nature. The adventurer, 51, will lead feuding colleagues, friends and neighbours on an expedition in Wild Reckoning. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Bear Grylls is set to host a new show on the BBC titled Wild Reckoning Credit: Splash A source said: 'Bear will be back doing what he does best — showing people that nature is the best healer. 'He's married for 25 years and a dad of three so is well versed in handling such challenges.' Bear's Netflix series Celebrity Bear Hunt was axed after one series. It came after a string of last ditch production meetings where various cost-cutting measures were discussed. But Wild Reckoning is expected next year. He has previously said good communication with wife Shara, also 51, and their three sons is the key to getting along. The BBC said: 'We do not comment on speculation.' Bear's reps were approached for comment.
