MR Motivator has blasted ITV — saying he could do a better job than presenters such as Family Fortunes’ Gino D’Acampo.
The Lycra-clad fitness favourite, real name Derrick Evans, feels snubbed by the broadcaster with whom he found fame in the 1990s.
The 72-year-old said: “I have earned the position where I should have my own show.
“Why should I not be presenting some of these shows?
“I look at Family Fortunes. It’s an easy show to present.
“You almost don’t even have to speak English to present it, if you know what I mean, right?”
It was seen as an apparent dig at 48-year-old Italian Gino, who still has his strong native accent.
Jamaican-born Evans also spoke about appearing on This Morning in 2023 to talk about the link between mental health and fitness.
He said: “I did one slot, had a great response, but I’ve heard nothing more.
“It’s almost tokenism, and I hate it.”
And the dad of four accused TV bosses of producing “cheap television” such as quiz shows instead of programmes promoting health and fitness.
He has just launched a campaign with HomeServe promoting stress relief through DIY and movement.
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