Tindall's upcoming project, ITV's "Grand Slammers," features England World Cup winners taking on the challenges of life Behind Bars. What's intriguing about this show is its hint at special appearances by other football stars. One name that has piqued the curiosity of Royal fans is Ashley Cole, who makes an appearance in the show's preview.
Ashley Cole's connection with Meghan Markle is known to some extent; they went on a few dates in the past, although it didn't lead to a lasting relationship. Still, there's anticipation among Royal enthusiasts that Cole might share more details about their encounters on the TV show. This would undoubtedly add an interesting dimension to the rumors surrounding the Duchess's past.
Lizzy Cundy, an English radio personality, once tried to set Meghan up with Ashley Cole back in 2013. Meghan, at the time, expressed her fondness for London and a desire for an English boyfriend. Cundy attempted to play matchmaker but was unsuccessful, as Ashley Cole didn't share the same enthusiasm. Interestingly, unlike Prince Harry, Cole reportedly wasn't keen on pursuing a relationship with Meghan after their first date.
Ashley Cole, known as one of the best left-backs of his generation, had a distinguished career playing for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Arsenal before transitioning into coaching and sports commentary.
The show's premiere episode will feature Mike Tindall alongside fellow sports legends, including Captain Mark Johnson, Johnny Wilkinson, Lawrence Dallaglio, Phil Vickery, Jason Robinson, Will Greenwood, Ben Cohen, and Matt Dawson. These luminaries, who played pivotal roles in England's sporting history, reunite two decades after their historic triumph in Sydney against Australia.
In this exciting two-part series set to air during the New Year's Rugby World Cup, these sporting heroes will enter HMP The Mount prison, which houses one of the last remaining rugby pitches within an adult male English prison. Their mission is to train a team of inmates capable of taking on the formidable Australian inmates.
ITV describes the series as providing a vivid insight into the transformative power of sports in changing lives. The England Legends will share their personal stories with the inmates, highlighting how sports provided them with purpose and direction during crucial phases of their lives. The series promises to capture the camaraderie, intensity, emotion, and laughter that come with being part of a team focused on a common goal — beating the Aussies.
The final episode of this compelling series will see the Legends and the inmates they've trained reenacting the historic World Cup final from 20 years ago, this time facing off against a team of expat Australian players.
