Double Olympic gold medal winner Nicola will be pushing herself to her limits as part of Grylls' Wild Adventures series.

Nicola, originally from Burmantofts, revealed to the YEP back in December 2019 that she was retiring from the ring.

The 38-year-old left the sport with an undefeated record and held the WBO female flyweight title.

Nicola Adams at the Yorkshire Evening Post's offices as she announced her retirement (photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

As part of the ITV show, Nicola will be climbing, rappelling, abseiling and crossing ice cold rivers, while also learning the key basic survival skills necessary to survive in remote terrain like Dartmoor, Devon.

In addition to the physical challenge of the adventure, Grylls will also have the chance to get to know Nicola by speaking to her about her life, achievements and hopes for the future.

And in well worn style, Grylls will be sourcing some wilderness survival food to sustain the pair in their journey.

The show, commissioned Dragonfly Film & TV and The Natural Studios, has already been filmed and will air in the spring.

Bear Grylls in his role as Chief Scout with scouts at Bramhope as part of their Youth Commissioners' Challenge badge (photo: Steve Riding).

Nicola said: “Being on Bear Grylls Wild Adventures was a surreal experience – it’s a challenge I’ve always wanted to do and be a part of.

"I love getting out of my comfort zone but this was unlike anything I’ve done before.

"I’m grateful to Bear and the rest of the team for helping me through this and I can’t wait for everyone to see what we got up to.”

Former England rugby union player Johnny Wilkinson has also filmed an episode.

He said: “Spending time with Bear, being challenged in so many ways, and sharing a few intense adventure experiences, was an absolute privilege.

"I’ll always remember this one!”

Grylls said: “Both Jonny and Nicola are icons of their sports, and for me to be able to find out about their journey to stardom and their struggles along the way was a real privilege.

"The wild is a great leveller and also revealer, and to share this adventure with both these legends was special. I admire their tenacity and willingness to talk so honestly.

"They both shone bright out there.”

Amanda Stavri, commissioning editor for factual entertainment for ITV, said: "Viewers can expect an adrenaline fuelled quest as we see the ultimate adventurer Bear Grylls challenge rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson and sporting inspiration Nicola Adams.

"I'm excited to watch them being pushed to their limits in the wild and seeing them like we've never seen them before."

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