Louis Smith takes a swipe at Spencer Matthews for ‘bragging’ after an appearance on Good Morning Britain showing off about his ski record
LOUIS Smith has ignited a bitter feud with Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews just days before The Jump returns to screens.
The gymnast, 27, took a swipe at Spencer’s “morals” after accusing him of “bragging” on the show.
Louis said: “There isn't much banter from me. I'm not that confident or cocky. It comes from people like Spencer.
“I don't feel like bragging is part of my morals. In fact that kind of talk doesn't come from any of the athletes on the show.”
Louis stars on the show alongside Olympic cyclist Bradley Wiggins.
On Thursday he revealed he holds the record for the longest jump on the hit Channel 4 skiing show.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain alongside his Jump co-stars Josie Gibson, the former Olympian boasted about how well he’s doing in the competition.
Louis said: “We’ve been jump training, I can’t say for sure but I think I’ve got one of the longest jumps already. You get such a buzz!”
He continued: “I love extreme sports – when I was younger I used to do BMX and I had to give it up to focus on my gymnastics.
“I’ve wanted to do the Jump since after the Olympic Games Rio – I was probably the first one to sign up to be honest.”
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The hit Channel 4 show has been under fire since it first started, after a number of individuals suffered long term injuries after taking part.
She said in December: “I’m still in shock that [the show] is going again, but of course they will have learnt from their mishaps and hopefully there won’t be any more accidents.”
“It has been a really tough year, I’m not going to deny that, but we’re out the other side and I am hoping I won’t be left with any long-term problems.”
Josie isn’t worried about the dangers however and said on Wednesday morning: “Well Susanna, I once did a combat role over my sofa and broke my wrist!
“I’d rather be doing something extreme. You do worry about the injuries but it’s an extreme sport and I’m having the time of my life!
“I’d never even looked at a pair of skis before I got here, it’s all fresh for me but he training is phenomenal!”
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