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Ben Fogle reveals he applied to be on Cilla Black's Blind Date because he was 'so shy' with women - but turned it down for Castaway role
The TV personality, 51, told Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast that during the time, he was very much shy around women.
The TV star, 51, told Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast how he signed up after being left 'green with envy' when his friend appeared on the dating show. Castaway was a reality TV programme where 36 men, women, and children built a community on remote Scottish island Taransay and lived there for the year of 2000. It wasn't plain sailing with those taking part putting up with foul weather, a revolt against programme makers, smuggled mobile phones, a flu outbreak, blazing rows and even a contestant in a speed boat escape.
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