EXCLUSIVE: Nineties telly legend Pat Sharp has revealed he has turned down some huge shows as he knows too much of what going on behind-the-scenes of the TV world
Nineties telly star Pat Sharp has shared which shows he’s turned down in the past as he doesn’t want to be a “guinea pig”.
The host, 64, spoke exclusively to Daily Star, in collaboration with Butlins Big Weekenders, about his career on screen.
When asked if there are any shows he’s ever declined, he said: “Ironically, I was offered the jungle a couple of times before I did it. And I said no.
“And it was my wife who said, ‘No, you are going to do it.’ And I said, ‘But I’m not’. She goes, ‘No, you are. It’s the only way I’m going to get to go to Australia business class and stay in the Versace’. So she decided it was a great idea.”
He added: “I did it, and then when I did it, was one of the best, probably the best experience of my life. It’s just incredible. If you think there’s probably think there’s probably only 250 people who’ve ever done it, so it’s quite the elite club.”
The TV personality competed on the show back in 2011 alongside the likes of Mark Wright, Dougie Poynter and Lorraine Chase.
“It was just fantastic and we made lifelong friends from it. So yeah, I turned that down, and I’m glad that Monica said that I should do it.”
Pat continued: “But no, I don’t really turn things down]. I mean, I probably would turn down reality shows now, because, having done that one, you don’t really need to do too many others.
“And I don’t really particularly want to be a guinea pig for presenters. If I’m going to do something now, at my age, I’d probably like to be the presenter and use my experience myself and be the actual host and get my own guinea pigs.”
The radio host has been working Butlin’s Big Weekenders to share the results of their new research which found the number one misquoted song in the UK.
Taking the top spot is ABBA’s Dancing Queen, second place is Queen’s We Will Rock You and Blank Space by Taylor Swift coming in at third place.
Pat shared: “The joys of music, whether that’s dancing along with your friends on holiday, singing in the car, or just listening on your own in your room, brings everyone together.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to work in the industry for 43 years and have witnessed the rise of some truly unbelievable songs and acts, which are still adored by everyone to this day.
“Seeing Dancing Queen take the crown as the most misheard song to me is testament to how iconic it is. Whether you know the words or not, it’s a universally loved tune you can’t not sing along to.”
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