‘Jackie’s had a massive impact on my diet’
LIFE NOW IS VERY
DIFFERENT TO USUAL –
I’ve swapped the rugby field for the stage! My days right now are full-on. From 9am until
5pm, I’m rehearsing with my band Try Star all week for The X Factor: Celebrity live shows. It’s pretty intense from the moment I wake up. My only day off is
Sunday, after the live shows and before preparing for the week ahead.
I USED TO EAT ATROCIOUSLY. I’d eat whatever I wanted and, as a typical man, I’d have loads of meat all the time. But my wife Jackie has had a massive impact on my diet. She’s got me into a more plant-based diet, and I feel better for it. So for breakfast, I’ll have either a smoothie full of fruit and veg, or granola and fruit. For lunch, I’ll try to have the veggie option at The X Factor studios, or maybe a Nandos.
MY DAYS ARE SPENT WITH MY BANDMATES THOM EVANS, 34, AND LEVI DAVIS, 21. At the start of the week, we’ll bounce ideas off each other for our next performance and film our video segments. We’ll then choreograph, arrange and rehearse songs by the end of the week.
WE PERFORM IN FRONT OF OUR MENTOR SIMON [COWELL] BEFORE THE LIVE SHOWS. He’s a great mentor and will always be totally honest. He gives brilliant advice, so it’s amazing to work with him. When I get home, I’ll watch The Crown with Jackie – we’re loving the new series. She’s an amazing cook, so she’ll serve up a veggie feast for us. We’ll head to bed at around 11pm.
● The X Factor: Celebrity Live Final airs on Saturday November 30 on ITV.