Acting cousins Lawrence and Emilia Fox join Mike Tindall and Max George in US rainforest for new Bear Grylls TV series Mission Survive

Branching out: Acting cousins Lawrence and Emilia Fox join Mike Tindall and Max George in US rainforest for new Bear Grylls TV series Mission Survive

By MAILONLINE REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 01:04, 2 February 2015 | UPDATED: 11:10, 2 February 2015

A Bear has taught two Foxes to survive in the wilderness - as actor cousins Emilia Fox and Laurence Fox join Bear Grylls on new TV series Mission Survive.

The upcoming ITV show sees famous adventurer Grylls take eight celebrities deep into an unforgiving Central American rainforest for a 12-day survival odyssey.

The line-up includes former England and Gloucester rugby centre Mike Tindall, currently starring in Channel 4 winter sports show The Jump, and double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes.

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Family affair: Emilia Fox and Laurence Fox join Bear Grylls on new TV series Mission Survive

Viewers will also see singer and actor Max George, TV presenter Jamelia, comedy actor Tom Rosenthal and DJ, model and presenter Vogue Williams pushed to the limit.

Grylls, 40, will eliminate one contestant at the end of every episode before the crowning of the Mission Survivor.

The contestants have been taught to search for shelter, water, fire and food, abseil down ferocious waterfalls, cross perilous rapids, trudge through swamps, negotiate razor-sharp vines - and contend with scorpions, snakes and sand flies.

Laurence Fox, best know for playing Detective Sergeant James Hathaway in drama series Lewis, said he missed his wife Billie Piper, sons Winston and Eugene and cigarettes the most while filming the series.

Competitive: Emilia and Lawrence will battle it out to try and win the title - family loyalty aside

Most wanted: Max George, formerly of The Wanted, is one of the show's most daring competitors 

Asked why he had signed up, the 36-year-old said his cousin Emilia had given him 'almost no option'.

'As a relatively private person, it’s not something that I would ordinarily do,' he said. 'Whilst having lunch with my cousin Emilia last year, I asked her what she was up to next.

'She mentioned Mission Survive. I won’t say she forced, but let’s say she gave me almost no option but to accompany her on the trip as she was having butterflies.

'A phone call was made, and here we are.' 

Roughing it: Loose Women co-presenter Jamelia will also tackle nature in the ITV series

Bear Grylls rappels down Battersea Power Station

Emilia, 40, said that doing the show was a “once in a lifetime chance” to learn about survival from someone as experienced as Grylls.

Tindall, 36, also said that he had missed wife Zara Phillips and their daughter Mia during the shoot.

But he added: 'It was an amazing opportunity and I feel so lucky to have had the chance to take part.'

Grylls, who will also return to Channel 4 later this year in the second series of The Island, is assisted on the ground by expedition and survival experts Megan Hine and Scott Heffield.

He said: 'This show is all about empowerment and I am so proud of how the celebrity team who joined me on Mission Survive performed.

No fear: Bear Grylls seems to know no fear when it comes to pushing physical - and mental - boundaries  

Busy boy: Mike Tindall is already busy on Channel 4's The Jump, but also found time for Mission Survive

'It was without doubt a tough expedition, but also a very life-enhancing adventure for everyone involved.

'I would set them daily survival missions and would then regularly back away, leaving them to their own devices, so that they would learn by doing it and making mistakes.

'That’s the source of all genuine growth in a survivor. I was looking for the qualities that a survivor in a real-life scenario most needs: positivity, resourcefulness, courage, determination, and a whole heap of bloody mindedness.'

Line-up: Jamelia, Laurence Fox, Emilia Fox, Tom Rosenthal, Bear Grylls, Vogue Williams, Mike Tindall, Dame Kelly Holmes and Max George

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Jessica Ennis in ravashing red at BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards + more Red carpet photos

No trainers in sight: Jessica Ennis wins once again as she leads the glamour at BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards in ravishing red

By KIMBERLEY DADDS

PUBLISHED: 18:08, 16 December 2012 | UPDATED: 21:02, 16 December 2012

She's had a stellar year, becoming golden girl of the 2012 Olympics.

And it seems Jessica Ennis isn't only a winner on the track but in the fashion stakes as well.

The gold medal Olympian lead the glamour at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Awards on Sunday night, turning up in a ravishing red floorlength dress.

No red card here: Jessica Ennis leads the glam our at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards in a stunning floorlength red gown

Looking a far cry from her look on the field, Jessica stunned the crowds in the scarlet number.

She completed her look showing off her slender toned waist with a thin black belt around her middle, while she even showed off some skin with the plunging neckline.

Ennis even accessorised to perfection holding a large black clutch with her hair worn down and sleek.

Lady in red: The gold medal winner looked a million miles away from her usual track look as she posed in her glamorous gown

Winning in the fashion stakes: Jessica looked ravishing in her scarlet number as she posed up next to fiance Andy Hill

Strike a pose: The 26-year-old is one of the favourites to take away the coveted award

Could it be her? Jessica was seen smiling and clapping in the audience before the big name was announced

Not usually allowed to wear jewellery during her competitions, the 26-year-old made the most of her glamorous night out with a cute pendant adorning her neck.

And she also came armed with the ultimate accessory - fiance Andy Hill looking proud and dapper in his suit next to her.

But she wasn't the only sports personality to stand out on the red carpet.

Lady in black: While Jessica stood out in her vibrant frock, cyclist Victoria Pendleton opted for a simple black shift dress for the night

Dressed up: Gymnast Beth Tweddle went for a cute lace frock as she also brought boyfriend Steven Cryer along

Playing it safe: Rebecca Adlington and Sally Gunnell went for black dresses as they also walked the red carpet at ExCeL

Swimmer Rebecca Adlington also dressed to the nines, showing off her figure in a plunging black halterneck dress.

And it seems black was the popular choice for the night as many of the sporting stars played it safe in dark ensembles.

Even Strictly star and gold Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton showed up in a simple black shift dress.

Running theme: Victoria wasn't the only one to play it safe in black, as fellow cyclist Sarah Storey and Amy Williams also showed off their own LBDs

All that glitters: Dame Kelly Holmes ensured she looked her best for the special sporting evening

Glammed up: Jade Jones showed off her toned legs in a mini-dress and side swept hair, while Paula Radcliffe also showed off her style

Splashes of colour: Both Helen Glover and Heather Stanning went for printed frocks as they posed up together on their way in

Making her entrance: Zara Phillips was also one of the guests of honour to watch the evening unfold and the name be announced

She showed off her long dark curly locks, while going for bare legs and chunky heeled shoes.

Gymnast Beth Tweddle also went for black, although dressed it up with lace detailing as she brought boyfriend Steven Cryer along in tow.

Sally Gunnell was also among those in black, opting for an asymmetric cut and sheer tights for presenting duties.

Scarlet stunner: Paralympian swimmer Eleanor Simmonds also went for red with a silver clutch for the big night

In the blue: Hurdler Christine Ohuruogu went for an electric wrap around dress with matching heels, while Jane Torvill also opted for a similar hue

Happily married: Singer Katie Melua went for a risque frock as she joined husband, superbike champion James Toseland, who she married in August

Dressed to the nines: Denise Lewis and Zoe Smith mingled with the A-listers of the sporting world at the annual bash

Lovely in lemon: Rugby star Chris Robshaw's girlfriend, singer Camilla Kerslake, wore one of the brightest ensembles of the evening

Ladies' night: Katherine Grainger, cyclist Joanna Rowesell and former athlete Dame Mary Peters were also in attendance

Co-ordinating: Both Kelly Sotherton and Katarina Johnson-Thompson opted for black dresses with lace detailing

Date night: Boris Becker brought wife Lilly along, who shimmered on to the red carpet in a sequin black dress with splashes of pink

Hosts: TV presenters Amanda Byram and Helen Skelton ensured all eyes were on them as they showed up to Royal Victoria Dock in London

Britain’s top sport stars gathered on Sunday night to celebrate their greatest ever year at the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards, with the Duchess of Cambridge set to present the main prize after recovering from illness.

Olympic and Paralympic heroes dominated this year’s shortlist, with golfer Rory McIlroy the only one of the 12 nominees not to have won medals at London 2012 this summer.

Cyclist Bradley Wiggins was the bookmakers’ odds-on favourite after his historic triumph in the Tour de France and gold in the Olympics time trial, followed by heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis.

Mo Farah, double gold medallist in the 5,000 metres and 10,000m, was ranked third favourite with the bookies, just ahead of Andy Murray, who became the first British man to win a grand slam singles title for 76 years when he triumphed in the US Open and won an Olympic gold.

The list of nominees had been extended from 10 to 12 this year to reflect the incredible year for British sport.

It was aslo the Duchess’ first public appearance since leaving hospital for severe pregnancy sickness when she presented the main award as well as the lifetime achievement honour to Lord Sebastian Coe.

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Golden girl Jessica Ennis leads the glamour as British athletes celebrate an amazing year at gala dinner

By EMILY SHERIDAN

PUBLISHED: 01:41, 20 October 2012 | UPDATED: 01:42, 20 October 2012

With autumn well and truly here, the London Olympics and Paralympics is beginning to feel like a distant memory.

However, on Friday night, we were given a boost to our flagging Olympic spirit as a host of Team GB stars attended the UK Athletics Dinner.

Leading the glamour was gold medal winning heptathlete Jessica Ennis, 26, who showed off her toned legs in a black and pink mini dress.

In the pink: Hepthalete gold medallist Jessica Ennis led the glamour at the UK Athletics Gala Dinner at the Royal Courts of Justice

Honoured: The 26-year-old was named British Olympic Athlete Of the Year this week

The 26-year-old, who was named British Olympic Athlete Of The Year this week, joined her contemporaries to mark an amazing year in British athletics.

A host of past and present Olympians attended the black-tie dinner at the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand.

Beijing gold and London silver 400 metre athlete Christine Ohuruogu went for an edgy look in a dramatic black dress with accentuated sleeves.

Striking: Christine Ohuruogu wore a dramatic black dress, while newsreader Sophie Raworth wore a floor-length number

Red alert: Dame Kelly Holmes (left) and hepthathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Retired athlete Dame Kelly Holmes went for a striking red dress, with London 2012 heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson also going for the same colour.

Newsreader Sophie Raworth also attended in a glamorous floor-length black gown.

Scottish steeplechase athlete Eilish McColgan showed off her amazing legs in black and white spotty mini dress.

Red carpet: Scottish steeplechase athlete Eilish McColgan (left) and 800 metres athlete Lynsey Sharp (right)

Meanwhile, 800 metres athlete Lynsey Sharp complemented her golden locks with a white and gold shift dress.

Meanwhile, the male athletes in attendance included Dwain Chambers, Lord Sebastian Coe KBE,
Jonathan Edwards CBE, Darren Campbell and Lewis Moody.

The big guys: Lord Coe (left) and former triple jumper Jonathan Edwards CBE

Smart: Television pundit and former athlete Darren Campbell (left) and rugby union player Lewis Moody (right)

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