MIKE Tindall won over a whole new legion of fans during this time in the I'm a Celebrity jungle. But it's fair to say the rugby ace's biggest fan is his wife Zara, the daughter Princess Anne.
19.11.2022 - 13:01 / thesun.co.uk
MIKE Tindall's racy modelling past has been revealed showing the rugby ace posing in underwear for a cheeky charity calendar. The 44-year-old I'm a Celebrity star recently stripped down to a pair of budgie smugglers on the ITV show.
But it's not the first time Mike has got his kit off for an audience. In 2012 Mike - who's married to King Charles' niece Zara Phillips - was photographed in just a pair of white boxers as he became Mr June in the Rugby for Heroes calendar.
Mike, who at the time played outside centre for Gloucester, was described in the calendar as: "A calming influence, inspiring and composed." The description added that he "breaks up the attack" and "leaves opponents exposed". More on I'm a Celebrityjungle fav This is who is tipped to win I'm A CelebritySLUM IT Charlene White’s family break silence over refusal to sleep in the I'm A Celeb RV Mike announced his retirement from professional rugby in 2014.
Dad-of-three Mike became the butt of I'm a Celeb hosts Ant and Dec's jokes when he revealed his choice of swimwear on the show. Ant quipped: "I tell you what did come as a shock, what about that swimwear." Dec was quick to bring Zara into the conversation as he pondered how she would have felt seeing Mike in all his glory on screen.
MIKE Tindall won over a whole new legion of fans during this time in the I'm a Celebrity jungle. But it's fair to say the rugby ace's biggest fan is his wife Zara, the daughter Princess Anne.
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HE is currently enjoying some winter sun in Australia with his family after coming fourth in I’m A Celebrity. But Mike Tindall will soon be heading home to his stunning cottage – located on Princess Anne's estate Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire. The late Queen's only daughter Anne lives at the 730-acre estate with her husband, Timothy Laurence.
MATT Hancock's closest pal in the jungle appears to have been revealed at the boozy wrap party. In a series of snaps shared on Sue Cleaver's instagram, the controversial politician is seen looking chummy with one particular fellow camp mate.
I'M A Celebrity 's Mike Tindall stole the show at the end of series after-party with some very risque trousers. The retired rugby star made headlines in camp thanks to his vibrant budgie smugglers, and all eyes were on his backside once again with an X-rated slogan on his trousers. When he turned around, his campmates were given a view of 'Nibble My Nuts' written across his white trousers.
Mike Tindall, 44, has just launched his very own range of Budgie Smugglers with all proceeds going directly to Cure Parkinson's charity.The I'm a Celeb star has shared a snap of his limited edition range, which he revealed his team had been working on while he was in camp.This left the rugby professional to set the record straight on his royal wife Zara Tindall's exact role in the wardrobe item.Mike shared a short video on Instagram in view of his 443,000 followers, showing off his latest venture.The video started with a clip of him talking to Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold, who quizzed him on turning the Budgie Smugglers into a business venture.Richard said: "Mike, obviously speaking, who's ripened into the third and final act of his life..."Will you be launching a range of your own Budgie Smugglers that perhaps even I could pull off?"Mike laughs: "I've actually just shown the room a pair I might have knocked up already!"Two pairs of trunks are available, with one having a leafy green patterned background and the other featuring a more scenic print of the jungle skies.On both pairs, the front has Vanilla Mike emblazoned across it.The back of the blue pair reads: "These are not my wife's..."While the other reads: "Nibble my nuts."The royal captioned the post: "The team have been busy while I have been away... you can now order a very limited edition run of GBR ‘Nibble my Nuts’ and ‘These are not my wife's budgies @budgysmuggleruk."All profits will go to Cure Parkinson’s (@cureparkinsons)."Many social media users rushed to the comments to express their gratitude for the kind gesture.Lynnex1690 said: "Fantastic charity Mike.
Mike Tindall was quick to shut down rumours that the I'm A Celebrity camp is full of glamour. It comes shortly after Jill Scott was crowned Queen of the Jungle during the ITV's series final.Every season viewers have speculated whether the show is actually how it appears on-screen, with some fans believing the celebrities are whisked away when cameras are not filming.However, Mike, who finished in fourth place, treated fans to a behind-the-scenes peek away from the cameras.The 44-year-old detailed all during a livestream on Sunday, where he admitted out of the jungle was just "lots of c**p".He said: "For everyone who thinks it's glamorous in I'm A Celebrity, basically, this is behind the scenes.
Mike Tindall, 44, has been married to Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall, 41, since 2011 and has just been reunited with his wife after spending the last three weeks on I'm a Celeb. His wife's royal cousin Princess Beatrice, 34, has now broken her Twitter silence to leave a message of support for the former professional rugby player as he exited the jungle.Beatrice took to Twitter for the very first time since her last post in October 2021, in support of Mike.She wrote in view of her 149,100 followers: "He is just the greatest @miketindall13."Many social media users rushed to the comments to praise Prince Andrew's daughter for her kind words and share their opinion as Mike left the jungle, narrowly missing out on the finale.CancerWarrior05 said: "Mike really does seem to be a great guy.
MIKE Tindall has the royal in-laws tracking his antics in the I'm A Celebrity camp, according to a top expert. They claim Princess Anne, 72, - Mike's mother-in-law and parent of his equestrian star wife Zara Tindall, 41, - is tuned into the hit ITV show.
I'M A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here's Matt Hancock was made to apologise to Sue Cleaver tonight after feeling the wrath of Mike Tindall. The former Health Secretary found himself on the receiving end of Matt's disapproval after making a snide comment at Sue.
I’M A Celebrity star Scarlette Douglas’ brother Stuart has revealed a "secret side" to her that could make her have a camp meltdown. The TV star, 35, has entered the jungle alongside other famous faces and is getting by on rice and beans in the Aussie jungle. But Scarlettes' brother, who knows her better than anyone has revealed she can get a bit antsy when it comes to food, so it might not be long before she has a meltdown in the camp.
I'M A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here star Mike Tindall has broken royal protocol by making shocking remarks on the ITV show. The former rugby ace dished out his political opinion on last night's show - despite members of the royal family being under expectations to remain politically neutral at all times.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Mike Tindall has revealed what his wife Zara Tindall, 41, is fearing the most about him doing the show and it's not what you think.
MIKE Tindall has already spilled the tea on life in the Royal Family on this year’s I’m a Celebrity. Last night he recounted the tale of wife Zara dramatically giving birth to their son Lucas on their bathroom floor, after a midwife insisted she wouldn't make it to hospital.
OWEN Warner’s 'hot brother' has denied the I'm A Celeb star is being fake in camp. It comes after the Hollyoaks actor had no idea his jungle buddy Mike Tindall was married to royalty and he didn't know who Boy George or his fellow soap star Sue Cleaver were. Then last night Owen, 23, confessed he had been saying the word "jetlag" all wrong for years.
I'M A Celebrity star Mike Tindall told how his wife "almost choked him to death" during a painful childbirth. The former rugby player - who is married to King Charles' niece Zara Phillips - cheekily joked to campmates she had nearly squeezed the life out of him as she screamed in pain.
I'm A Celebrity... Get me Out Of Here! contestant Mike Tindall, 44, has given a rare insight into his home life with his wife Zara Tindall.The former rugby union player opened up about his other half's manic home birth with his fellow campmates.The royal told Boy George and Owen Warner about Zara's delivery which admittedly left Mike in pain.In camp, talk had turned to hair cuts with the Culture Club frontman saying: “Once a week I get my beard done, I get my eyebrows done, I get my eyelashes done, I get the haircut, I get everything shaved, chest, everything.”Owen asked why he gets someone else to shave his chest to which Boy George replied: “He also does down there, too.”Scarlette Douglas joked: “Back, sack and crack!”Owen commented: “A bit of sack will come with it!”The Hollyoaks actor added in the Bush Telegraph: “Sounds painful.
I'm A Celebrity campmate Mike Tindall is reportedly being investigated for potentially breaching the show's strict Covid-19 rules.
DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, 60, took to Twitter yesterday to speak out in defence of Mike Tindall, 44, after the rugby star has become the subject of speculation due to his stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! His comments come after reports claimed Mike is being investigated for potentially breaching the show's strict Covid-19 rules.Nick, who finished in sixth place in the 2018 series of I’m A Celeb, is a patron of the same charity as Mike.The star made it clear that the sportsman had his full support, and also encouraged his fans to back Mike, who is married to King Charles’ eldest niece, Zara Phillips, 41.Two days ago, he asked his 172,000 followers to vote for Mike amid ongoing speculation about the former rugby union player, after meeting while supporting Rugby For Heroes.The DIY SOS star wrote: "I’d really appreciate everyone who kindly supported me on @imacelebrity to get behind @miketindall13. “He is a patron with me of a veterans charity and helps many others. “He’s a top bloke and a really down to earth type,” he added firmly. “I can only say this as he’s away and can’t read it!" Nick quipped. Nick’s comments come as reports have surfaced about a probe into Mike’s behaviour on set, as the star apparently may have breached the show's strict Covid-19 rules.The star was photographed playing and joking around with a crew member, pretending to throw her off the pier in between shooting scenes for the ITV show.While the act seemed harmless enough, it has also been claimed that the I’m A Celeb cast and crew were told to remain at least two metres apart at all times while filming.Following his last tweet, Nick came out in support of Mike once again yesterday after one outlet claimed Prince William and
Mike Tindall, 44, was pictured getting to grips with a mask-wearing female crew member, as he tackled her and pretended to throw her from a pontoon.The former rugby ace - who is now part of the extended royal family after marrying the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips - was said to have sailed close to the wind over Covid regulations by getting too close to the assistant producer.Fans were open-mouthed when they saw the footage of him placing his arms around the young woman's waist, although ITV has now stated that it is satisfied that their contact was risk-free.According to a code of conduct, designed to protect against the spread of Covid, contact between cast and crew members is considered a no-no.A source told the Daily Mail: "All crew are told to stay two metres apart from cast members, which is a Covid regulation.Sound and security, who do tests, are the only people that can come into contact with the celebrities."Crew are also asked to wear face coverings to prevent a Covid outbreak on set, which would completely ruin the show."Mike having physical contact with the assistant producer was a rule break and he shouldn't have approached her."The source went on to add that the woman was "taken completely by surprise" at the sudden and unauthorised contact.Mike and the others had been mingling on Australia's Gold Coast ahead of entering the jungle, and the rugby legend is said to have been full of energy and in need of stimulation after completing a necessary quarantine period before joining the show.While he awaited his first trial, he ran up behind the crew member and pretended he was about to push her over the edge into the sea.However, he had just completed a week in isolation at the time of the shenanigans,