Amir Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom has spoken out about why she hasn’t travelled to Australia to support the boxer while he takes part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
The couple’s relationship troubles have been aired in public this year with Amir being accused of cheating on Faryal despite her being pregnant.
But, after spending some time apart, the pair are on better terms and Faryal’s decision not to jet Down Under isn’t due to any romance woes.
Speaking to This Morning hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, she explained it was simply down to the fact she’s expecting, saying: “I’m not heavily pregnant quite yet. I’m quite petite, so I might show soon.
“(But) because I’m pregnant and I do feel a bit sick sometimes, it’s a really long flight. So hopefully when Amir is back we can go on a shorter flight and go on holiday. After the jungle, I think he’s going to need a holiday.”
Amir and Faryal split earlier this year when tweets from the sportsman’s account claimed she had cheated on him with fellow boxer Anthony Joshua.
Faryal claimed his Twitter had been hacked but Amir confirmed he and his wife had split in a Snapchat video.
After a war of words on social media, it was reported Faryal made a late night call in a bid to save their relationship for the sake of their daughter Lamaisah.
Faryal declared her love for Amir during her television appearance and is proud to be supporting him on his ITV show even if he is a bit of a wimp when it comes to his jungle challenges.
Referring to his fear of creepy crawlies, she said: “Everyone loves his screams. I couldn’t imagine him around spiders and snakes. I wasn’t surprised at all (about how scared he was).
GALLERY: Stars you forgot were on I'm A Celeb
Celebrities you forgot were on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here - slider
1 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 1: Uri Geller
Self-proclaimed psychic and television magician and illusionist tried to get the camp to join in him in contacting Michael Jackson from the jungle in series 1 back in 2002. Unfortunately, the rest of the camp mates weren't so keen. Series 1 winner: Tony Blackburn.
2 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 2: Danniella Westbrook
Danniella appeared on the show in series two, but quit after nine days as she couldn't stand to be away from her kids and her then husband, Kevin Jenkins. Series 2 winner: Phil Tufnell.
3 of 17I'm A Celebrity...series 3: Neil Ruddock
After a stint in Celebrity Big Brother, former footballer Neil 'Razor' Ruddock also jetted off to Australia for a bit of R&R in the jungle. This is was the year Katie Price and Peter Andre found love!Series 3 winner: Kerry Katona
4 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 4: Vic Reeves and Nancy Sorrell
Vic and Nancy appeared on the show together back in 2004. While Nancy was an original camp mate, Vic (whose real name is Jim Moir, was a late arrival.Series 4 winner: Joe Pasquale
5 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 5: Anthony Costa
Former Blue member Anthony appeared on I'm A Celebrity series 5 in 2005. Series 5 winner: Carol Thatcher
6 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 6: Dean Gaffney
EastEnder's actor Dean Gaffney checked into the jungle in 2006. Other celebs in the camp this year include: David Gest, Jason Donovan and Mylene Klass of the famous white bikini shower scene. Series 6 winner: Matt Willis
7 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 13: Matthew Wright
Daytime TV legend and talkRadio host Matthew Wright entered the jungle in 2013, and rubbed a number of the camp mates up the wrong way.Series 13 winner: Kian EganHe hilariously branded Westlife singer Kian Egan a 'scab' and was particularly nasty about Joey Essex, calling the series "all about Joey".
8 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 7: Katie Hopkins
Controversial Katie Hopkins is often included in round ups of celebs rumoured to be appearing on various reality TV shows, but she did actually appear on I'm A Celeb back in 2007. She was the first to be voted off, though. Series 7 winner: Christopher Biggins.
9 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 8: Simon Webbe
Another Blue member we forgot enjoyed a stint in the I'm A Celeb camp. Now that our memory's been jogged, we do briefly remember Simon causing a bit of a stir in the famous waterfall shower....Series 8 winner: Joe Swash.
10 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 9: Kim Woodburn
We mainly associate Kim with her January 2017 Celebrity Big Brother appearance and vast array of original insults. BUT, before all that Kim battled Bushtucker Trials in the ninth series of I'm A Celebrity. Series 9 winner: Gino D'Acampo.
11 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 10: Aggro Santos
Back in 2010 pop star (ish) Aggro Santos took part in the 10th series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Series 10 winner: Stacey Solomon.
12 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 11: Sinitta
When we think of Sinitta, we mainly just think of that time she rocked up to The X Factor Judges' Houses wearing nothing but leaves - so it's easy to forget she enjoyed a brief stint in the Jungle in 2011. Series 11 winner: Dougie Poynter.
13 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 12: Hugo Taylor
In 2012 Hugo Taylor swapped his Chelsea life of luxury to slum it in the I'm A Celebrity jungle. Series 12 winner: Charlie Brooks.
14 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 13: Joey Essex
The Only Way Is Essex star flew off to Aus to impart his pearls of wisdom onto the guys in Croc Creek back in 2013. Series 13 winner: Kian Egan.
15 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 14: Tinchy Stryder
Remember Tinchy Stryder? Joined by Jake Quickenden, Jimmy Bullard and (very briefly) Gemma Collins, the UK rapper enjoyed a stay in the jungle in 2014. Series 14 winner: Carl Fogarty.
16 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 15: Spencer Matthews
You'll be forgiven for forgetting about Spencer's I'm A Celeb stint as he was in the Jungle for about five minutes (five days). Spenny had to quit the show in 2015 'on medical grounds'.Series 15 winner: Vicky Pattinson.
17 of 17I'm A Celebrity... series 16: Lisa Snowdon
Lisa was the second celeb to be voted out of 2016's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (Danny Baker was the first to leave).Series 16 winner: Scarlett Moffatt.
“I remember we went for our honeymoon, we went to Langkawi. We were told there could be snakes at night. We were meant to stay four nights but we only stayed one night! I didn’t think he would last four days. So he’s doing really well.”
On Amir taking part in so many trials, she added: “I felt so bad and I was praying he wouldn’t get voted the next day, and he got voted again and again. But they days he’s not doing the trials, I find it so boring. Nobody screams like him!”
Faryal plans to go away with Amir when he returns from Australia and sees a brighter future for them both.
Referring to their past difficulties, she concluded: “We all make mistakes but you have to learn from them. If we dwell on the past, we never move forward.
“I’m hoping we go on a nice foreign holiday with no forests or snakes. (In) 2018 he’ll hopefully be back in the ring.
“I think he’s the king of the ring but I’m not sure the jungle!”
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