COULDN’T BE MORE SH0CKING – Channel 4 “Replaces” veteran host Craig Rowe on “A Place In The Sun”? – The “New Guy” stuns everyone, fans even ask “Who Is He?” – So what really Happened?
In reality, Channel 4 didn’t replace veteran host Craig Rowe!
Viewers were left stunned simply because Craig showed up with rock-hard abs and a totally transformed look – some even joked “who is he?”. Turns out, the “new guy” is just Craig 2.0 after dropping over two stone and hitting the gym six times a week!
An A Place In The Sun host has left fans stunned as he revealed his jaw-dropping fitness transformation on Monday after receiving a frightening diagnosis.
The star, 53, took to Instagram to show off his striking before and after pictures as he stripped off to reveal his ripped body.
Craig Rowe told his followers in a candid post how he was diagnosed as pre-diabetic in his 40s which prompted him to get fit and healthy.
He penned: ‘This is me… after making some big changes.
‘In my 40s, I found out I was prediabetic and yes, I managed to reverse the diagnosis, but my blood sugar remained very high. So 6 months ago I decided to really push myself to get it under control and feel healthier.
‘If you’re in your 40s or 50s I really hope my story will motivate you. Yes, it takes discipline. Yes, it takes commitment and it’s so worth it.’
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An A Place In The Sun host has left fans stunned as he revealed his jaw-dropping fitness transformation on Monday after receiving a frightening diagnosis
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The star, 53, took to Instagram to reveal his striking before and after pictures as he stripped off to show off his ripped body
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Craig Rowe told his followers in a candid post how he was diagnosed as pre-diabetic in his 40s which prompted him to get fit and healthy
In his before images, Craig showed his bloated belly but now boasts a ripped physique, including a six pack after losing an impressive two stone.
He also shared snaps of him hitting the gym regularly as he worked on keeping his body chiseled and arms buff.
The TV star was warned by doctors he was at risk of Type 2 diabetes and after cutting back on sweets, sugar and booze and began to exercise six times a week.
Craig added he’ll soon launch a new video series on his social media called My Blood Sugar Story, offering tools, tips and inspiration to his followers.
Fans flooded him with supportive comments, with one writing: ‘Looking good well done Craig.’
A second replied: ‘Well done, I have to say I still liked the chubby Craig.
‘Fantastic! You should be so damn proud of yourself,’ said a third.
While a fourth penned: ‘Just been diagnosed prediabetic also despite being active and healthy. Delighted you did this and look forward to watching your new series on the subject.’
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In his before images, Craig showed his bloated belly but now boasts a ripped physique, including a six pack after losing an impressive two stone
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He also shared snaps of him hitting the gym regularly as he worked on keeping his body chiseled and arms buff
Earlier this year Craig revealed he was ‘in talks’ to appear on Strictly Come Dancing.
He joked how he was ready to be put ‘through his paces’ now he’s much ‘fitter’ and said his agent is speaking a host of reality shows.
Speaking to The Sun, Craig said: ‘My agent is talking to all the reality shows and there’s definitely been a little bit of a rumble that I felt from some of them.
‘We’ve spoken to Strictly and nothing’s happened yet, but talks are very much happening.
‘Obviously, Strictly is the one that is gold standard. And also, I love dancing — and now I’m fitter. I’d like nothing better than the training as well to put me through my paces.’
Craig joined A Place In The Sun in 2022, having made a name for himself as This Morning’s gadget guru and on shopping channel QVC.
