Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he wants to appear on the BBC reality show The Traitors, saying it is the only programme of its kind he would join.
Speaking during an interview on social media, the former cyclist said he would definitely want to be a traitor rather than a faithful if he took part.
One show only
Sir Chris was asked by Ryan Wilson on Arnold Clark's Stars in Cars whether he would ever appear on any reality television if given the opportunity. He replied: "I think there is only one that I'd like to go on. The Traitors."
When questioned whether he would prefer to be a faithful or a traitor, the Scotsman declared: "Oh, you have got to be a Traitor."
Celebrity series lineup
His revelation comes as fans of the show await the second series of its celebrity edition. Set in the Scottish Highlands, host Claudia Winkleman will introduce contestants including James Blunt, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Maya Jama.
The remaining contestants include Amol Rajan, Bella Ramsey, James Acaster, Jerry Hall, Joanne McNally, Joe Lycett, Julie Hesmondhalgh, King Kenny, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Myha'la, Professor Hannah Fry, Richard E. Grant, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Ross Kemp, Sebastian Croft and Sharon Rooney.
Health journey
The cycling icon has faced a difficult few years since receiving a stage four prostate cancer diagnosis almost three years ago. His wife, Sarra, was also diagnosed with multiple sclerosis shortly after his own diagnosis.
Hoy has raised millions of pounds for UK cancer charities and recently spoke about his current health when appearing before BBC Breakfast presenter Jane Lewis. He said: "I am doing really well just now. My wife and I talk about it a lot and remind ourselves how lucky we are that we both have illnesses which are treatable."
He added: "Mine's not curable, but it's treatable, and not every man is as lucky as me in terms of the reaction to the treatment. Some don't have such a positive reaction. So far, I've had a really positive reaction to it. Long may that continue. It won't last forever, but there are other lines of defence, and beyond that, the hope is that new medicines and new treatments are coming out all the time."
He also said: "You can spend your time sitting, worrying about the future, but that doesn't help you in any shape or form. Once you've faced it and planned for it, you have to get into the present and appreciate it, and know that anything could happen at any time."
