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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The six male celebs you didn't know were ripped... but can YOU guess who they are?
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? From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 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.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I was stitched up to look like UK's laziest lout on Benefits Britain… now I'm back on dole after life took sinister turn
Controversial star Travis Simpkins claims producers plied him with vodka to look stupid on the show BENEFITS OF THE DOUBT I was stitched up to look like UK's laziest lout on Benefits Britain… now I'm back on dole after life took sinister turn HE was one of the biggest stars of the eye-popping TV show Benefits Britain, infamously declaring he would rather be on the dole "than graft in a factory or ASDA". Now Travis Simpkins has revealed his life took a dark and dangerous turn in the decade since the Channel 5 series, while claiming he was "exploited" by producers who stitched him up to look like a lout. Advertisement 8 Travis Simpkins was one of the biggest stars of Channel 5's Benefits Britain documentary Credit: Channel 5 8 Now 28, he claims he was let down by those around him and says the show edited scenes to stitch him up Credit: Supplied 8 He claims he had to deal with trolls who sent him vile messages Credit: SWNS Travis, 28, says he was left suicidal in the aftermath of the hit show as his self-esteem hit rock bottom and trolls sickeningly encouraged him to kill himself. In an exclusive interview, he tells The Sun: 'I was seen as the star of the show, but someone should have stepped in and said, 'He's got mental health issues, leave him alone'. Advertisement 'But nobody did and that's why I ended up feeling exploited, not just by Channel 5, but by everyone around me, because they all sat around watching me do it. 'No one said, 'Do you want to take a step back and think about it?' 'Channel 5 did ask me if I was happy with everything, but I think they were just covering their backsides. 'There was one scene where we were drinking vodka and I was saying, 'Top it up all the way to the top.' People loved that scene, but it's one of the bits I hate because I'm not always like that.' Travis became the show's standout - and most controversial - star after it aired in 2015. Advertisement And he did his utmost to cash in on his newfound reality TV fame, signing up with agent Barry Tomes, who also represented Benefits Street star White Dee. This led to a string of public appearances, as well as spots on other television shows including Judge Rinder. He even landed a walk-on part in the 2017 movie How To Talk To Girls At Parties, which starred Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning. Benefits Britain star clashes with Judge Rinder At the height of his notoriety he talked about getting his teeth fixed, faced a 'cultural appropriation' row after growing dreadlocks and even discussed entering politics on a pro-benefits ticket. But Travis, who currently lives in London, says the uproar caused was much worse than he expected. Advertisement Speaking a decade on from his brush with fame, he explained: 'I always hated my teeth and wanted them fixing because I had an accident when I was younger, but people were saying: 'This scrounger wants new teeth on the NHS.' 'I remember saying I wanted my sister to get a boob reduction and the next thing I was accused of wanting to become Prime Minister and hand out free boob jobs. 'It got to the stage where I became suicidal because of the backlash. 8 Travis appeared on an episode of Judge Rinder Credit: Handout 8 Travis says Matthew Wright treated him like a huge celebrity when he appeared on his show Credit: Supplied Advertisement 'People wouldn't say nasty things to my face, but I could tell they were looking down their noses at me, and online, some of the things people were saying were disgusting. 'People would call me lazy and a waste of oxygen. They were basically saying I was better off not living." The show made it seem that I wasn't bothered about working, but I was Travis Simpkins Travis also insists his attempts to find employment on the show were twisted to make him look like a scrounger. 'The show made it seem that I wasn't bothered about working, but I was," he says. 'I called one place asking for a job, and then when I went to the interview, it felt like I was in a school classroom, and my anxiety went through the roof, so I walked out. Advertisement 'They made out that I went straight out and bought a bottle of vodka, but that isn't what happened. 'At the end of the show they showed me on the phone to social services, but they made it out that I was on the phone to Big Brother, applying for the show.' Reality check On how he became part of a reality TV series at just 17, Travis said: 'I'd always wanted to be on television and wondered how I could get on certain shows. 'I was 17 turning 18 when I first claimed benefits. I went into the job centre to get a form and outside I was approached by the Benefits Britain crew. 'They were with a few people I knew, and I thought it was a message from God because they approached me and said, 'You would be the star of the show, you would take over the series.' Advertisement 'I was like, 'Really?' They were promising my expenses would be paid and I would be taken care of. I thought, 'Do I really want to be on a show all about benefits?' 'But they said it would be like my own documentary, and I would be the star. My friends were saying, 'Do it, do it.' 'After I signed up, they started filming me everywhere I went, although if you watch the episode, I was only on it for 20 minutes.' Back on benefits 8 Travis is now back on benefits despite claiming he has tried to hold down jobs Credit: Supplied 8 Travis now receives £480 a month from Universal Credit and an additional £700 from PIP Credit: Supplied Advertisement Sheffield-born Travis says he has made a number of attempts at holding down a job since he reached working age. However he is back on benefits, receiving £480 a month in Universal Credit and £700 a month in Personal Independence Payments (PIP) having been diagnosed with a number of conditions including ADHD last year. In 2020 he was found guilty of dangerous driving at Sheffield Crown Court and disqualified from driving for 12 months. He said: 'Growing up I wanted to become a policeman and I'm so gutted I never got to that stage, but no one helped me and social services didn't push me to fulfil my dreams. 'At 16 years old I was cleaning cars at a showroom on work experience, and when I was 18, I started working in pubs until it got a bit boring - I was working long hours without getting much from it. Advertisement 'I stopped that, and my most recent job was working at a hotel in Hertfordshire." Biggest regret However, despite Travis's rollercoaster life in the 10 years since the series aired, if he had his time again he wouldn't change his mind. He adds: 'I don't regret filming Benefits Britain. If I hadn't gone on the show, I wouldn't have had any of the cool opportunities that came afterwards, like working with Nicole Kidman in a film. 'I've met some really big names and stayed in executive suites in really nice places. "I was on Matthew Wright's 'The Wright Show' and he treated me like a big celebrity and said, 'I've been waiting for you to come on this show for a long time.' Advertisement "The only thing I regret in life was getting behind the wheel of the car that day - that was the worst mistake I ever made." The Sun has contacted Channel 5 for comment.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Gladiators and First Dates stars land guest roles in brand new BBC series – and it's not what you'd expect
GLADIATORS and First Dates stars have landed guest roles in a brand new BBC show - but its quite different territory. This new concept comes from the award-winning team behind smash hit Horrible Histories. 5 5 Much like Horrible Histories, Horrible Science will feature sketch comedy with an educational twist. The likes of Fred Siriex, Judge Rinder, TikTok star Big Manny and Gladiators competitor Steel are all set for guest appearances. Fred, 53, has appeared on Channel 4 's First Dates ever since it launched in 2011. In 2023, he starred in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here alongside Sam Thompson and Nigel Farage. Steel - in reality elite CrossFit athlete Zack George -, 34, has starred in the rebooted Gladiators since 2024. Judge Rinder, 46, hosted his eponymous show from 2014 to 2020 and appears on Good Morning Britain. It is currently unclear how these famous faces will feature in the upcoming show. Horrible Science will launch on Friday, May 9 on CBBC and BBC iPlayer, with curriculum learning resources on BBC Bitesize. The show will depict major scientific figures like Sir Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Katherine Johnson and Charles Darwin. New additions to the "Horrible" family are Dr Big Brain, DI Loofah, The Force Force, Lacey Loloman and the Earth and Moon. Horrible Histories with guest appearances from a host of famous faces Last but not least, rounding out the motley group will be puppet host, Pipette. Cast members include Richard David-Caine, Harrie Hayes, Will Hislop, Halema Hussain and Emily Lloyd-Saini. In addition, James McNicholas, Jessica Ransom, Luke Rollason, Tom Stourton, Inel Tomlinson and Timmika Ramsay. Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children's and Education, said: 'Our mission is to inform, educate and entertain and now, we're taking greater strides towards bringing entertainment and education closer together than ever before. "Making it even easier for teachers and parents to bring the 'Horrible' magic into learning spaces. "So, kids across the UK get ready to watch Horrible Science for homework!' Horrible Science will air on CBBC and BBC iPlayer. 5
