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Katy Hallam & Kate Lally

Why Prince William can't back Mike Tindall to win I’m A Celebrity

Prince William has refused to back Mike Tindall to win I’m A Celebrity, despite the two being related by marriage.

When asked who he wanted to be crowned King or Queen of the jungle, the Prince of Wales said Mike, who is married to his cousin Zara, is not necessarily his favourite to win. Prince William was quizzed about the rugby star's stint in the jungle as made a visit to Lincolnshire.

The Prince explained he also has another friend in the jungle, Birmingham Live reports.

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William gave a diplomatic answer after being asked who he wants to win the show. Corporal Rachael Howes said: "I asked him who he wanted to win, Lioness Jill Scott or his relative Mike Tindall."

She said he replied to her: "That's a tricky one." Mike has become one of the series most-liked characters.

He has revealed some juicy royal stories on the show - even sharing how he once split his trousers in front of Princess Anne. He told his campmates: "I ripped my trousers, straight in front of her.

"It happened to be that my boxers that I had on at that time said ‘nibble my nuts’. As I’ve turned round, she’s gone: ‘I’d rather not.’"

Mike also shared some details of his first date with Zara. He said: "We figured out that we both quite like getting smashed. It was a good start.”

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