'I was a little fatty boomba': Model Kris Smith reveals his weight loss journey and hopes to 'drop a few kilos' during I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
He's been a hit with the female contestants on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here.
But Kris Smith hasn't always been the confident model he is today, opening up to The Daily Telegraph on Saturday about his weight loss journey from childhood.
The 38-year-old described himself as a 'little fatty boomba' when he was younger and said he hopes to inspire others with his passion for an active lifestyle.
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Growth: Kris Smith hasn't always been the confident model he is today, opening up about his weight loss journey from childhood
'I want to help people who get stuck in a rut or don’t know what they’re doing or don’t have any idea where to start,' the aspiring personal trainer said.
The father of Ethan, 6, with former partner Dannii Minogue is reportedly looking forward to shedding kilos while he films the reality show in the South African jungle.
The cast are fed a basic diet of rice and beans he believes will allow his weight, which is currently 99 kilos, to 'fall off in no time'.
Focused: The cast are fed a basic diet of rice and beans he believes will allow his weight, which is currently 99 kilos, to 'fall off in no time'
He wants his participation in the show to give viewers a better look at his personality and to ideally motivate them to approach their own health in a positive way.
'I’ve been there myself, so obviously the more people I can help with that the better I will feel,' he explained.
If he wins the televised challenge, the Myer ambassador's selected charity for the show is White Ribbon Australia, which aims to prevent violence against women.
Goals: He wants his participation in the show to give viewers a better look at his personality and to ideally motivate them to approach their own health in a positive way
Motivated: The father of Ethan, 6, with former partner Dannii Minogue is reportedly looking forward to shedding kilos while he films the reality show in the South African jungle
The handsome TV presenter has already caused quite a stir this season, with viewers observing a flirtatious connection with his fellow cast member Tegan Smith.
The models had an intimate chat during one episode, with Kris revealing he's ready to embrace a new steady relationship.
'My days of prowling are long gone,' he told the 24-year-old. 'I want to settle down.'
He's been an eligible bachelor since October last year, when he split with Maddy King after four years of dating.
Centre of attention: The handsome TV presenter has already caused quite a stir this season, with viewers observing a flirtatious connection with his fellow cast member Tegan Smith
On the market: He's been an eligible bachelor since October last year, when he split with Maddy King after four years of dating
Romance aside, the former English rugby league player is clear on his ultimate goals for competing on the show.
He said he wants to show people he's ultimately a young man 'from a housing estate in Manchester' who took risky chances with his life and made the most of them.
'I’m gradually growing an understanding of who I am,' he offered. 'It took me a while to find it out, but I think this could be perfect for me.'
Inspiration: He said he wants to show people he's ultimately a young man 'from a housing estate in Manchester' who took risky chances with his life and made the most of them
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