Spencer Matthews admits prior to this week’s events he ‘wouldn’t think twice’ about taking a submarine trip to the Titanic wreck
Spencer Matthews has admitted that prior to this week’s events, he ‘wouldn’t think twice’ about taking a submarine trip to the wreck of the Titanic.
It comes as an international search is being led to locate the Titan sub which vanished after launching on Sunday with five men on board.
As the search continues, Spencer appeared on The News Agents podcast to discuss the worry his own family face when he embarks on adventures.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, is no stranger to an escapade himself and recently finished in third place in The Jungle Ultra marathon after a strenuous five-day trek through the Amazon Rainforest.
Speaking to podcast hosts Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis, Spencer explained: ‘There is a natural worry for close family members and friends when you embark on these journeys.
Candid: Spencer Matthews has admitted that prior to this week’s events, he ‘wouldn’t think twice’ about taking a submarine trip to the wreck of the Titanic
‘I know my mum hates it, when I did the Marathon des Sables, she wasn’t keen at all.’
Commenting on the missing submarine, Spencer added: ‘It’s awful to think of where they find themselves.
‘I don’t understand fully the mindset, but were I, prior to these events, offered a trip on that submarine to see the Titanic, I wouldn’t think twice about doing it. It is the same as going into space, I’d love to do it…
‘The desire to see something like that would be quite ripe for me… I think the risk reward is something that you have to consider when you’re undertaking any of these events.’
It comes after Spencer called The Jungle Ultra marathon ‘the hardest physical challenge’ he has ever undertaken.
The Jungle Ultra is a 230km self-sufficient marathon through the Amazon Rainforest in Peru and remains one of the toughest races in the world.
The reality star said: ‘This race can be brutally dark and lonely. This was without a doubt the hardest physical challenge I have ever undertaken, although I’m sure it won’t be the last.’
‘I gave everything I had to the Jungle Ultra and to be rewarded with a podium position is a real honour.’
Adventurous: The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, is no stranger to an escapade and recently finished in third place in The Jungle Ultra marathon after a five-day trek through the Amazon
Sad: It comes as an international search is being led to locate the Titan sub which vanished after launching on Sunday with five men on board
‘230 km through the jungle terrain is no joke and at times it was incredibly rough on the mind, body and soul.’
The winner of this year’s race was James Izzard, who finished in a staggering nine hours ahead of his closest competitors.
Amputee Gabriella Mathisen was the first women to conquer the jungle and finished 6th overall.
Spencer completed the challenge with his friend and personal trainer John Belton, who placed runner-up.
He said: ‘Working together with John Belton at times turned out to be a really useful strategy.’
Only 50 people have completed the long gruelling test of physical and mental endurance despite 300 people having tried over the past eight years. This year only six people finished the race.
With a total ascent of over 5,000 meters, enduring 100% humidity and temperatures of over 30 degrees, the Jungle Ultra pushes runners to their limits.
Competitors had to carry all the kit they need to get through each stage including food, safety equipment, medical supplies, hammocks and a minimum of 2 litres of water.
Spencer said his main reason for running the race was to raise funds for the Michael Matthews Foundation in honour of his late brother.
The foundation supports thousands of children from remote areas to access education, thereby offering them the benefits of a better start in life throughout Tanzania.
The search continues for the missing Titanic tourist sub. On Tuesday, the US Coast Guard gave the bleak warning that it may not be able to rescue the sub – even if they are able to find it.
Oxygen on the missing Titanic submersible is expected to run out at Midday today with a ‘miracle’ now needed to find it in time as banging every 30 minutes is still being heard from the depths but has not been located.
The vessel, named Titan, lost communication with tour operators on Sunday while about 435 miles south of St John’s, Newfoundland, during a voyage to the Titanic off the coast of Canada. The last ‘ping’ of its homing device was heard on Sunday afternoon – directly above the world’s most famous seawreck.
A countdown has now begun with the vital oxygen supply expected to run out at 12.08pm GMT (7.08am EST and 9.08pm Sydney).
Those stuck onboard, dubbed the Titan Five, include British billionaire Hamish Harding, OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, French navy veteran PH Nargeolet and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, who is just 19.
Thrilled: It comes after Spencer called The Jungle Ultra marathon ‘the hardest physical challenge’ he has ever undertaken
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