ITV My Mum, Your Dad's Martin has terrifying 'near death experience' and asks 'what now?'
26.11.2023 - 11:09
/ ok.co.uk
Martin Makepeace had a "near death experience" while scrambling in the mountains of Ibiza.
The My Mum, Your Dad star almost fell off a cliff, when he was taking part in an "intense and challenging" scramble. Scrambling is hiking or rock climbing in mountainous locations without using technical apparatus.
Described as one of the most dangerous mountaineering activities, people scrambling only use their hands and sometimes a rope, to travel across the rocks. The 53-year-old, who is a property mogul, posted a video of himself scrambling which shows him almost losing his balance during a very high climb.
Sharing the terrifying video, Martin said: "Nothing like a near death experience to make you feel alive!" Speaking to his fans on his Instagram story, he then added: "Morning, so after my near death experience on Friday, me and Dave are having a nice easy walk today, about 7km from San Antonio to Portinatx and back. I'm fit in my 50s and this guy here is fit in his 60s, not fat...fit." Martin, who appeared on the new ITV dating show alongside his son Luke, 18, frequently shares updates from his active lifestyle, which includes hiking and clubbing.
Posting to his Instagram page, he said: "It’s easy to switch off in your 50’s but as you get older it’s so important to stay healthy for your mind, body and soul. " There are no short cuts but try & find something healthy that you enjoy and take time out of your week to focus on you & your well being.
“Life is not a dress rehearsal” - Rose Tremain." On the dating show, Martin had two other contestants Tollulah and Monique vying for his affections, but he ultimately left the retreat single. Martin, who is originally from Derby, headed straight back to Ibiza where he lives, after
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