In a surprising twist, Joe Marler, the beloved England rugby icon, once pleaded with ITV to get him on screen alongside the legendary Eddie Jones. Before you know it, he’s now set to appear on the celebrity edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire this coming Friday! Joining forces with the hilarious Katherine Ryan for what promises to be a fun-filled episode, Joe’s leap from rugby pitch to TV screen has everyone buzzing.
Marler made waves last October with his impressive run on BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors. But long before his TV debut, the ex-prop was eyeing a shot at ITV’s Six Nations coverage. After hearing Eddie Jones, his former coach, was set to join the ITV panel, Joe took to social media, cheekily voicing his desire to join forces with Jones and Sir Clive Woodward on the punditry team.
Reflecting on his past experiences under the reign of Eddie Jones, Marler has been openly critical, describing a “dark” atmosphere during the latter years of Jones’s coaching stint. However, in a recent podcast chat, Marler also revealed a more compassionate side to Jones. When Joe found himself in a tough spot and needed to step back from rugby, Jones responded with understanding and empathy, checking in with him regularly.
Though their professional journey had its ups and downs, Marler speaks fondly of Jones’s human touch during those difficult moments. As the 35-year-old gears up for his TV quiz show appearance, fans eagerly await to see if his charm on the field will translate to TV screens everywhere. Don’t miss Joe Marler showing his quizzing skills this Friday!