Bear Grylls admits co-star Holly Willoughby is 'smarter, savvier and tougher than she looks' after terrifying kidnap and murder plot ordeal Do YOU have a story? Email [email protected] By LILY JOBSON FOR MAILONLINE Published: 01:41, 27 January 2025 | Updated: 01:45, 27 January 2025 e-mail View comments Bear Grylls has admitted Holly Willoughby is 'smarter, savvier and tougher than she looks' following her terrifying kidnap and murder plot ordeal. The British adventurer and writer, 50, spoke about host Holly, 43, ahead of their new Netflix show Celebrity Bear Hunt, which airs February 5.
Appearing quite surprised by Holly's personality, Bear urged: 'Don't be fooled by that nice exterior' as he spoke about their close bond from the show. He said: 'I've learned over this show that she is much smarter, savvier and tougher than she looks - and do not by fooled by that nice exterior. I'm not and I will tell her this often.
'Holly always says "I would be terrified if I was a contestant. I'd die, I'd just sit in a bush and cry". But I'm suspicious of that.
'Holly is also dreamy and so easy to work with. Non-ego. You know, I knew we were going to be in the jungle.
Bear Grylls, 50, has admitted Holly Willoughby, 43, is 'smarter, savvier and tougher than she looks' following her terrifying kidnap and murder plot ordeal The British adventurer and writer spoke about host Holly ahead of their new Netflix show Celebrity Bear Hunt, which airs February 5 'I knew it was going to be a tough en.
