England rugby star Joe Marler has confessed to an unexpected addiction that's taking over his screen time - and it's not what you might expect from the hardened prop forward.
The Harlequins player revealed he's become completely hooked on BBC's psychological reality show 'The Traitors', binge-watching episodes with an intensity usually reserved for match analysis.
From Scrum to Screen: Marler's New Obsession
In a surprising admission, the 33-year-old front row forward detailed how he's been devouring episodes of the hit show, where contestants compete in challenges while trying to identify the 'traitors' among them.
'I'm absolutely loving The Traitors,' Marler enthused, showing more excitement about the television programme than most would expect from a professional athlete during training season.
Training Takes a Back Seat
The rugby international didn't shy away from admitting that his new viewing habit has even impacted his preparation routine. 'I've been watching it every night this week instead of doing my extras,' he confessed, referring to the additional training work players typically complete.
This revelation comes as England prepare for their upcoming international fixtures, raising eyebrows about whether the prop's focus is where it should be.
A Different Kind of Mind Games
While rugby requires its own form of psychological warfare on the pitch, Marler seems fascinated by the different type of mind games displayed on the BBC show.
The programme's format, which sees contestants form alliances while trying to uncover deception, clearly resonates with the sportsman who's no stranger to team dynamics and strategy.
Whether this television obsession will affect his performance on the pitch remains to be seen, but for now, it seems Marler's loyalties are divided between his rugby duties and his new favourite traitors.
