Shirtless Paul Gascoigne, 53, shows off his slimmed down physique on Italian I’m A Celeb – amid claims he’ll face ‘mental challenges’ after dislocating his shoulder
Paul Gascoigne was displaying his slimmed down physique as he relaxed on the beach during filming for Italian I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! on Friday.
The former footballer, 53, looked trim as he went shirtless on day 32 of his stint on the show which is being filmed in Honduras.
Paul showed off the eclectic selection of tattoos on his torso and arms in a pair of black and red swimming trunks which he rolled up.
Shirtless: Paul Gascoigne was displaying his slimmed down physique as he relaxed on the beach during filming for Italian’s I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! on Friday.
Paul, often nicknamed Gazza, appears to have lost weight during the show where he has been making the most of island life in Cayos Cochinos, Central America.
Clearly feeling thirsty after a morning spent in the scorching sun he was seen taking a long drink from a black container.
It comes amid claims the sports legend will face ‘mental challenges’ as his recent shoulder dislocation has forced him out of competing in physical games for the remaining duration of the competition.
Beach life: The former footballer, 53, looked trim as he went shirtless on day 32 of his stint on the show which is being filmed in Honduras
On how he’ll participate in the series after his injury, a source told The Sun: ‘He can’t do anything physical for at least two weeks, but the aim is for him to be mentally challenged.
‘We are looking at some Italian language tests or maybe arithmetic or geography questions.’
MailOnline has contacted Paul’s representatives for further comment.
Paul, often nicknamed Gazza, appears to have lost weight during the show where he has been making the most of island life in Cayos Cochinos, Central America
Gazza is also set to be joined by lingerie models Manuela Ferrara and Emanuela Tittocchia, who will participate with the celebs next week.
The TV star made a return to the show last month after he was rushed to the hospital when he injured himself during an endurance game.
Paul recently revealed he would be willing to return to the programme despite his accident.
Having a drink: Clearly feeling thirsty after a morning spent in the scorching sun he was seen taking a long drink from a black container
At the time, the former Lazio player said he is ‘quite good’ and added that his shoulder is ‘so, so’ as the presenter Ilary Blasi asked for updates on his health condition.
The media personality is reportedly being paid around 7,000 euros (£5,981) for each week he is taking part in the show.
According to the newspaper Il Messaggero, he signed a contract for the weekly fee alongside actress Vera Gemma, actor Brando Giorgi, former Italian Strictly star Giles Rocca and actor Roberto Ciufoli.
TV presenter Elisa Isoardi is reportedly the contestant who has signed for the highest weekly wag at, 15,000 euros (£12,816).
Oh dear: It comes amid claims the sports legend will face ‘mental challenges’ as his recent shoulder dislocation has forced him out of competing in physical games