Boxing legend Amir Khan has revealed he turned down two major television shows after being approached by BBC bosses.
Last year, the 38-year-old professional boxer, known for his appearance on the 2017 season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, had the opportunity to participate in both Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef. However, he decided to decline both offers.
He told Betway: ‘I have been asked to do Strictly Come Dancing so maybe I would do that.’
He continued: ‘I have been asked to do Celebrity MasterChef recently, but I couldn’t do the filming this year.’
Amir said he would consider signing up for either show in the future if the timing worked out.
He explained: ‘There are a lot of shows but it’s hard to get the time.’
Amir Khan revealed he turned down two major television shows after being approached by BBC bosses (pictured last year)
The 38-year-old professional boxer, famous for competing in the 2017 edition of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, had the chance to join either Strictly Come Dancing or Celebrity MasterChef last year.
He also admitted that he enjoys taking part in television shows because they allow people to see the ‘real him’.
However, Amir emphasized that he is selective and will only participate in ‘top shows’.
Despite his willingness to appear on more programs, the boxer isn’t desperate for the paycheck.
In December, Amir, who currently lives in Dubai, announced on Instagram that he had purchased another luxurious property. His post expressed gratitude, saying, ‘God is great – another property added to my portfolio. Endure, invest, gain.’
He added: ‘All my investments are cash paid. Never been in debt.’
Last year, Amir also splashed out over £130,000 on a new G-Wagon for his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, after being embroiled in yet another sexting scandal.
MailOnline revealed last year that Amir and Faryal had reportedly separated and were living apart after he was caught sexting another woman.
Their marriage, which has spanned a decade and produced three children, appeared to be on the rocks after Amir approached bridal model Sumaira online and asked her to send explicit pictures.
Despite being open to appearing on more programs, the boxer isn’t desperate for the paycheck. He previously splashed out over £130,000 on a new G-Wagon for his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, after another sexting scandal (pictured 2017)
At the time, it was reported that Amir and Faryal were splitting their time between their homes in Dubai and Britain while Faryal decided whether to end their marriage.
A source close to the Khan family told MailOnline at the time: ‘Faryal is taking time to think about whether or not to walk away.’
They added: ‘She’s going through a very difficult time and choosing to focus on her children while she and Amir continue to co-parent.’
MailOnline contacted Amir’s representatives at the time for comment.
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Boxing legend reveals why he turned down BOTH Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef
