Spencer Matthews has revealed he has changed the way he eats after taking part in the BBC‘s spiritual hiking show Pilgrimage. 

The former Made In Chelsea star, 55, opened up about how he learnt about fasting during the programme and has now incorporated the practise into his everyday life. 

Pilgrimage sees a group of celebrities, all with different beliefs, faiths, and backgrounds, don their hiking boots to set off on a medieval route.

Discussing his highlight after taking part on the show, Spencer confessed he learnt all about fasting through Sonali Shah during the pair’s time on the show and admitted: ‘that has changed the way I eat since filming’.

He explained: ‘I have some lasting friendships from doing the show. I learned about fasting through Sonali Shah. I did a 24-hour fast whilst filming, to show solidarity for Jainism, which is an ancient religion.

Spencer Matthews, 35, has revealed he has 'changed the way he eats' after learning about fasting while taking part in BBC 's spiritual hiking show Pilgrimage after sparking concern with recent weight loss

Spencer Matthews, 35, has revealed he has 'changed the way he eats' after learning about fasting while taking part in BBC 's spiritual hiking show Pilgrimage after sparking concern with recent weight loss

Spencer Matthews, 35, has revealed he has ‘changed the way he eats’ after learning about fasting while taking part in BBC ‘s spiritual hiking show Pilgrimage after sparking concern with recent weight loss

The former Made In Chelsea star, 55, opened up about how he learnt about fasting during the programme and has now incorporated the practise into his everyday life

The former Made In Chelsea star, 55, opened up about how he learnt about fasting during the programme and has now incorporated the practise into his everyday life

The former Made In Chelsea star, 55, opened up about how he learnt about fasting during the programme and has now incorporated the practise into his everyday life

‘I began to learn a lot about fasting and that led me to read books about fasting and breathing and that got me on to Wim Hof and James Nestor and I’ve suddenly found myself reading books about spirituality.

‘I really feel like I broadened my mind an awful lot on that pilgrimage, and I still fast. I have been fasting ever since the last week of the pilgrimage on a daily basis. So, I’ve taken that with me.’

He later added that throughout the whole experience his new love of fasting triggered the biggest change in his life. 

‘I’d go back to the fast, that has changed the way I eat since filming.’

Spencer recently sparked concern after fans thought he appeared too slim, with some even asking why he was ‘punishing’ himself.

However, the star insisted that his recent pilgrimage has left him even more conscious of his health and well being. 

He said: ‘The whole experience made me feel even happier to be alive, if you know what I mean. I’m very conscious of health and wellness now – although I kind of have been for a while – but I’m particularly conscious of certain things.’ 

It comes after Spencer hit back at claims he ‘looks sick’ and is too thin after being inundated with comments about his appearance.

Spencer explained: 'I really feel like I broadened my mind an awful lot on that pilgrimage, and I still fast. I have been fasting ever since the last week of the pilgrimage on a daily basis' (pictured earlier this week)

Spencer explained: 'I really feel like I broadened my mind an awful lot on that pilgrimage, and I still fast. I have been fasting ever since the last week of the pilgrimage on a daily basis' (pictured earlier this week)

Spencer explained: ‘I really feel like I broadened my mind an awful lot on that pilgrimage, and I still fast. I have been fasting ever since the last week of the pilgrimage on a daily basis’ (pictured earlier this week)

Spencer recently sparked concern after fans thought he appeared too slim recently, with some even asking why he was 'punishing' himself as he hit back at comments in a statement on Tuesday

Spencer recently sparked concern after fans thought he appeared too slim recently, with some even asking why he was 'punishing' himself as he hit back at comments in a statement on Tuesday

Spencer recently sparked concern after fans thought he appeared too slim recently, with some even asking why he was ‘punishing’ himself as he hit back at comments in a statement on Tuesday 

Spencer said he never received any messages of concern about his looks when he was 'overweight' and a 'problem drinker' while on Made In Chelsea (pictured in 2012)

Spencer said he never received any messages of concern about his looks when he was 'overweight' and a 'problem drinker' while on Made In Chelsea (pictured in 2012)

Spencer said he never received any messages of concern about his looks when he was ‘overweight’ and a ‘problem drinker’ while on Made In Chelsea (pictured in 2012) 

The star currently training for an endurance run and is sporting a ripped physique in a recent clip earlier this week which sparked concern with fans. 

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the TV star told his followers he is in the best shape of his life and to stop commenting on other people’s appearance.

He wrote: ‘Every single day on this platform, women write to me expressing concern for my appearance. They say that I’m too think and that I look sick… One asked why I’m “punishing my body” and most say “hope you’re ok??” 

‘This is a quick note to say that your concern is misplaced and the delivery of that concern is unhealthy. I am fit, well, and above all, really happy. 

‘In fact, I’m the healthiest I have ever been – enjoying a discisplined routine and am driven with clear goals, training for a World Record endurance run which will hopefully raise a substantial amount of money for people who need it. 

‘Training for this challenge is NOT punishment, its PROGRESS….’

Spencer said he never received any messages of concern about his looks when he was ‘overweight’ and a ‘problem drinker’ while on Made In Chelsea.

He added: ‘Please don’t mistake me pushing myself physically as being unhealthy… It’s not. It’s exciting and in my case, makes me feel alive and full of purpose. 

‘Not once did I ever receive a single message of “concern” when I was a huge problem drinker – overweight and drastically unhealthy. I wouldn’t have wanted it then and I certainly don’t want it now. 

‘It’s really simple – don’t comment on anyone’s appearance. If someone looks different there is probably a reason for that.

‘Mine is that I found a healthy lifestyle’. 

Pilgrimage airs Fridays at 9pm on BBC Two & BBC iPlayer from 29 March 2024. Catch all three episodes on BBC iPlayer from Friday 29 March.

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