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DANCING on the pitch after scoring a belter and posting their latest handshake on Instagram would make you think footballers’ confidence is through the roof.

But not so for Wayne Bridge who admitted participating in the gruelling Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins For SU2C helped rebuild his shattered ego due to his career ending in 2014.

 Plummeting into freezing waters and pushing his body to the limit, Wayne says his experience on Who Dares Wins has given him a confidence boost
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Plummeting into freezing waters and pushing his body to the limit, Wayne says his experience on Who Dares Wins has given him a confidence boost

It appears the Channel 4 show is therapy for marriage as well as mental health as the former England international says it improved his marriage to The Saturdays singer Frankie.

In an exclusive chat, he said: “It was like a therapy session. I never had much self-confidence before and I’ve come out of the show aged 38 and I’m more comfortable in myself. This is me now and I’m happy with it.

“I have been a bit emotional watching, Frankie has enjoyed seeing a difference in me. She always thought I should be a bit more positive and confident. She has noticed and it’s made a big a effect on us.

“It’s been great and a bit like a week long therapy session. I feel like I got so much out of it, I’m definitely more confident and my missus would say I’m happier.”

 The show didn't just help the ex-footballer physically, Wayne says he is now in a better place mentally thanks to the challenge
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The show didn't just help the ex-footballer physically, Wayne says he is now in a better place mentally thanks to the challenge
 Wayne says wife Frankie can see he is far more positive since taking part in the show
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Wayne says wife Frankie can see he is far more positive since taking part in the showCredit: Getty - Contributor

In tonight's episode he was revealed to have passed the infamous test along with Jade Goody’s ex Jeff Brazier, presenter Aj Odudu and ex-Olympic cyclist  Victoria Pendelton.

They had braced the freezing cold temperatures in the Chilean Andes having to go underwater in icy conditions.
It’s like an away day at Stoke on a Tuesday night.

 Billy congratulated Wayne on his achievement
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Billy congratulated Wayne on his achievement
 Ex-Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendelton also joined the other celebs in the freezing waters
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Ex-Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendelton also joined the other celebs in the freezing waters


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