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Despite bidding farewell to the British racing arena, legendary jockey Frankie Dettori continues to entertain fans. He was seen exploring the Jungle on the Australian TV show I’m a Celebrity, amazing the contestants with his horse racing anecdotes. Recently, the 52-year-old had a quick chat and revealed some interesting information about his stay.

Dettori has been ruling the horse racing tracks for 35 years, and still holds a special place in equestrian enthusiast hearts. While he became the first person to be exited from the show, Dettori recently revealed his most funny moment at the show.

Frankie Dettori reveals a fun moment

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Being such a sensation, The Australian TV show I’m a Celebrity posted a clip of their interview with Frankie Dettori. The horse racing legend revealed several interesting things about his time at the show, one of them being his ‘most fun’ memory. “By pure accident, Tony Bellew stuck his foot in the frying pan. It was a very funny moment that I’ll never forget.” The 52-year-old recalled the funny incident with his inmate. Earlier, Bellew accompanied Dettori as the celebrities who made a late entry into the show.

This fun interview came against the backdrop of the British equestrian’s exit from the show. He, alongside Youtuber Nella Rose, received the fewest votes on Sunday. However, Rose got a lifeline while Dettori was sent packing. While leaving, he also revealed his pick for the King of the Jungle.

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British jockey picks his King of the Jungle

Although Frankie Dettori didn’t have the best time on the show, he surely made some good connections with his fellow contestants. During the interview, the veteran jockey was also asked who would he pick as the King of the Jungle. “Who I’m going to pick to be crowned King of the Jungle is Sam Thompson”, Dettori revealed.

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Dettori and Sam Thompson have built a strong bond over their stay in this thrilling TV show. Even when the British veteran was asked who would be the first person he would follow on Social media, he picked his jungle bestie, Thompson. Although Dettori has exited the show now, it truly was an entertaining stay for the legend.

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