Boxing legend reveals why he turned down two MAJOR TV shows

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Boxing legend Amir Khan has revealed he turned down two major television shows after being approached by BBC bosses. 

The 38-year-old boxer, known for his stint on the 2017 season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, was considered for both Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef last year. However, he chose to decline both opportunities.

He told Betway: ‘I have been asked to do Strictly Come Dancing so maybe I would do that.’ 

He continued: ‘I have been asked to do Celebrity MasterChef recently, but I couldn’t do the filming this year.’ 

Amir said he would consider signing up for either show in the future if the timing worked out. 

He explained: ‘There are a lot of shows but it’s hard to get the time.’ 

Amir Khan revealed he turned down two major television shows after being approached by BBC bosses (pictured last year)

Amir Khan revealed he turned down two major television shows after being approached by BBC bosses (pictured last year)

The professional boxer, 38, who participated in the 2017 series of I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! was in the running for both Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef last year

At 38, the professional boxer who was featured in the 2017 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! was a candidate for both Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef last year.

He also admitted that he enjoys taking part in television shows because they allow people to see the ‘real him’. 

However, Amir emphasized that he is selective and will only participate in ‘top shows’.

Despite his willingness to appear on more programs, the boxer isn’t desperate for the paycheck. 

In December, Amir, who is currently based in Dubai, announced he had added another high-end property to his collection. He shared on Instagram: ‘God is great – another property added to my portfolio. Suffer, invest, profit.’

He added: ‘All my investments are cash paid. Never been in debt.’ 

Last year, Amir also splashed out over £130,000 on a new G-Wagon for his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, after being embroiled in yet another sexting scandal. 

MailOnline revealed last year that Amir and Faryal had reportedly separated and were living apart after he was caught sexting another woman. 

Their marriage, which has spanned a decade and produced three children, appeared to be on the rocks after Amir approached bridal model Sumaira online and asked her to send explicit pictures. 

Despite being open to appearing on more programs, the boxer isn¿t desperate for the paycheck. He previously splashed out over £130,000 on a new G-Wagon for his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, after another sexting scandal (pictured 2017)

Despite being open to appearing on more programs, the boxer isn’t desperate for the paycheck. He previously splashed out over £130,000 on a new G-Wagon for his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, after another sexting scandal (pictured 2017)

At the time, it was reported that Amir and Faryal were splitting their time between their homes in Dubai and Britain while Faryal decided whether to end their marriage. 

A source close to the Khan family told MailOnline at the time: ‘Faryal is taking time to think about whether or not to walk away.’ 

They added: ‘She’s going through a very difficult time and choosing to focus on her children while she and Amir continue to co-parent.’

MailOnline contacted Amir’s representatives at the time for comment. 

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