Bear Grylls and Holly Willoughby’s new Netflix show is reportedly set to spark a cast feud as two celebrity contestants clash over their secret history.
The pair’s new show Bear Hunt will see former SAS trooper Bear hunting down the contestants in order to eliminate them from the programme.
And while a string of names have already been reported to be appearing on the new series, it seems two in particular are already butting heads.
Contestants Danny Cipriani and Una Healy could end up in a heated situation over her ex-husband Ben Foden‘s comments from back in 2010.
In a previous interview with The Mirror, Ben told the publication that Danny should have focused on his rugby more than his wild antics off the pitch.
Bear Grylls and Holly Willoughby ‘s new Netflix show is reportedly set to spark a cast feud as two celebrity contestants clash over their secret history
The pair’s new show Bear Hunt will see former SAS trooper Bear hunting down the contestants in order to eliminate them from the programme
He said at the time: ‘My girlfriend is in the limelight more than me. If I am ever pictured with her it’s normally, “Here is Una Healy… and rugby boyfriend Ben Foden”. I’m never going to be the main focus.
‘I’ve never been a big clubber anyway. It’s always been a part of the rugby culture to get drunk – but I do it with the boys! For me, it’s rugby, rugby, rugby.
‘Cipriani has been a bit unlucky. He has probably done it a bit too soon. He needed to concentrate on his rugby a little bit more.’
However, 14 years later and Danny hasn’t forgotten the remarks as a source told The Sun: ‘Danny is still fuming about it.
‘This will make it awkward for them both as Una tries to keep a good relationship with Ben for sake of her kids and now she has to be around someone who hates her ex.
‘It’s not exactly comfortable for either of them and could see them clashing.’
MailOnline have contacted Danny’s representatives for comment.
Una and Ben tied the knot on June 30, 2012 in the singer’s hometown of Tipperary in Ireland, and welcomed a daughter, Aoife, later that year.
Contestants Danny Cipriani and Una Healy could end up in a heated situation over her ex-husband Ben Foden ‘s comments from back in 2010
In a previous interview with The Mirror, Ben told the publication that Danny should have focused on his rugby more than his antics off the pitch
However, 14 years later and Danny hasn’t forgotten the remarks as a source told The Sun : ‘Danny is still fuming about it’ (Danny pictured with his new girlfriend Annalynne)
But it was revealed the pair split after six years in July 2018 – by which point they had a second child, a son called Tahdg – amid unrelenting rumours that Ben cheated on his wife.
He confirmed the rumours in 2019, but added that his infidelity was not the only reason the marriage collapsed.
The former England international soon married his second wife, entrepreneur Jackie Belanoff, on the day his divorce from Una was finalised.
However while the couple are no longer together, Una won’t want to disrupt the peace as she co-parents with her ex.
Last month MailOnline revealed that Danny would be starring in the new series as he jets out to Costa Rica in the coming weeks to take part in the show.
The former rugby player, who has a reputation for being somewhat of a badboy, is understood to have negotiated a six-figure sum to appear on the show which will be Holly’s first show away from terrestrial television.
It comes just months after he split from his wife Victoria Rose O’Callaghan at the end of last year.
The source added: ‘This will make it awkward for them both as Una tries to keep a good relationship with Ben for sake of her kids and now she has to be around someone who hates her ex. ‘It’s not exactly comfortable for either of them and could see them clashing’
The new series isn’t expected to air until either much later this year or early 2025
A show source told MailOnline: ‘Danny will be great, it is exactly the right show for him. He’s fit and athletic and will give it all he has got, plus he is a bit of a hunk.
‘There will be a range of celebrities taking part but he is likely to be amongst the biggest names, and one of the favourites to win.
‘It is a brand new show so is expected to be hugely watched, it’s a coup for him.’
Also set to appear on the series is Lottie Moss, Shirley Ballas, Mel B and Boris Becker.
