Troy Deeney is eyeing up a move to MasterChef or The Great British Bake Off after getting a taste of reality TV.

Following his win on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins alongside Lucy Spraggan and Michaella McCollum, the former Watford striker has opened the door to dabbling in more shows - should the right opportunity come along.

Quizzed on what show he’d go on, the 37-year-old said whatever he chose, he’d have to gain the approval of his wife first – as his ego might lead to him biting off more than he could chew.

He said: “The sad part about it is I’d probably try and go on reality TV with my ego. I’d have to speak to my wife, as she’s advised me that I’m not as good at everything as I think I am.

“I love cooking so probably like a MasterChef or a Bake Off, something like that. I'd love to do it.”

Deeney did rule out an appearance on Dancing on Ice, as he admitted he’s “no Bambi” when it came to ice skating.

“That’s a strict no-no as well. At this juncture in my life, it’s about one of two things, exploring who I am and opening up to new things. And then with using my platform to be able to talk to people.”

Since retiring from football in early 2024, Deeney has taken on punditry and broadcasting roles while also........

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