The 81-year-old broadcaster gave an update on his future plans and explains why he's not cut out for Strictly
Tony Blackburn discussed his future career plans and said he hates 'the idea of retirement'. The radio legend, 81, and original king of the jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! said he has no desire to hang up his microphone but doesn't want to become an embarassment. The DJ said he does not want to step back from broadcasting adding: 'No, I hate the idea of retirement. I said to my wife and to the head of Radio 2, I won't be an embarrassment to you.
Chatting to Metro's 60 Seconds column he said: 'My wife was an actress and a dancer and she tried to teach me and gave up. She said, 'You've got no rhythm in your body'.' Tony added: 'I have rhythm but it doesn't seem to go into the rest of my body. I can give no hip action. And they've never asked.' As for his own fitness and youthful looks, Tony attributes it to good fortune more than an active lifestyle, saying: 'Am I? I don't think so.
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