Countryfile host Matt Baker practically died whereas filming TV present

Countryfile host Matt Baker beforehand opened up about his brush with demise.

The TV favorite shot to fame again within the late Nineteen Nineties. Since then, he’s not slowed down: from stints on The One Present to Countryfile – which is on at the moment (December 22).

A eager traveller, Matt’s headed all around the world due to his telly work. However one journey to Egypt practically led to demise…

Matt Baker on ‘shut name’ with demise

In an interview from 2013, Matt recalled his fondest reminiscences on the water. However in keeping with Matt, issues took a dramatic flip one time when he was scuba diving close to Egypt.

“My closest name was scuba diving and filming off the coast of Egypt, when my gear malfunctioned and I inhaled a big amount of the Crimson Sea,” Matt instructed Countryfile.

He added: “Fortunately, my dive buddy noticed precisely what was happening and saved my life. However please don’t let me put you off – in any case, I’m nonetheless right here to inform my tales.”

Matt Baker on water disasters

Presenter Matt additionally recounted his “first vivid reminiscence of water” – revealing it was “being engulfed by the wave machine on the native leisure centre”.

He stated: “It’s not that I’m not a assured swimmer, it’s simply that I typically find yourself having to get myself out of a watery scenario.”

The TV star went on to recall how as a 10-year-old marine explorer he “was mesmerised by a squid that enticed me right into a whirlpool”.

Matt added: “From the centre of the vortex I used to be screaming for my dad, who heroically got here to rescue me. Our legs had been lower to shreds by the jagged rocks however we each managed to flee.”

Matt on TV present future

Not too long ago, Matt spoke out about the way forward for Our Farm within the Dales, revealing the real reason he “won’t be doing any more”.

In 2021, the Channel 4 present made its debut on screens. The collection adopted the TV favorite, his spouse and his kids heading up North to assist run his beloved household farm. And it didn’t take lengthy for the present to change into a success with viewers.

Nevertheless, followers hoping for a brand new collection is perhaps a tad disillusioned. In accordance with Matt the present has “come to a pure finish”.

Countryfile: Christmas at Highgrove airs on Sunday (December 22) at 5:30pm on BBC One.

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