Mr Motivator to return to GMTV

[Perdita]

Mr Motivator will return to GMTV in 2009 for a new keep-fit campaign.

The exercise instructor, real name Derrick Evans, first appeared on the breakfast show during the 1990s.

Evans's return is part of GMTV's attempts to tackle obesity in the UK. He will join Dr Hilary Jones and nutritionist Amanda Ursell in visiting viewers' homes and trying to get them motivated and healthy.

"I am very excited to be coming back to GMTV to get the nation fit in 2009," said Evans.

"Although I've been away, I have still continued on my mission of highlighting the wonderful benefits that can be derived from employing a healthy lifestyle."

He added: "Britain has got fat together, now it's time to get fit together!"

I would join in if I could :lol:

[pookie1968uk]

oh dear, he always seemed a bit mad! lol

[sindydoll]

he was crackers :lol: :lol:

[Luna]

woo hoo cant wait for him to come back loved this guy

[Abbie]

:eek: how old is he now?

Is he the guy in the crazy coloured stuff?

[Perdita]

Derrick Errol Evans (born 1952), better known as "Mr Motivator", is a Jamaican exercise instructor most famous for his appearances on the UK breakfast television show GMTV in the early 1990s. He would perform fitness routines in highly coloured outfits which became his trademark.

Evans was born 2000 feet up in Pike, Jamaica. He then moved to the UK in 1961. After a number of years of being educated in the UK, he eventually found fame on British television as Mr. Motivator, promoting health and fitness as a way of life. Millions bought into his belief and his videos. The quality of the production of these videos propelled the Bums Legs and Tums (BLT) series to the very top of the UK video charts. Now in his fifties, demand for him to do personal appearances, sales conferences, team building and motivational talks are still high on Mr Motivator's agenda. He is famous for his catchphrase 'Get off yo fat ass!' often accompanied by an angry face. Promoting various products and projects are all part of his day-to-day work.

At the beginning of 2007 he made a comeback to TV advertising with his all new BLT workout. The new exercise video which focuses on the bums legs and tums areas and combines dance steps and original music to create a party style atmosphere.

In 2008 he begun to make more and more appearances, particularly in the UK, including a special club night at Jesters Nightclub part of the Clowns Winebar and Jesters Nightclub complex, in Southampton, famous with the students from the University of Southampton.

He has released a number of fitness videos including Mr. Motivator's 10 Minute BLTs, Mr. Motivator's 10 Minute Workouts, Body Conditioner: Shot in Barbados, BLT2: Shot in Australia, and Bums Legs & Tums. He still holds the record for most fitness DVD sales in the UK ever.[citation needed]

On 4 December, 2008 it was announced that Evans will be returning to GMTV in 2009 as part of their new keep-fit campaign.

[Chloe O'brien]

Hands up who used to do the exercises with him in the morning? And does anyone remember Mad Lizzie from TV-AM.:lol:

[Perdita]

Yep, I did and I do :lol:

[Perdita]

I still have a keep fit video with Lizzie :o Not been working out to it for many years though :lol:

[Siobhan]

Hands up who used to do the exercises with him in the morning? And does anyone remember Mad Lizzie from TV-AM.:lol:

:cheer::cheer: are my hands up high enough :rotfl::rotfl: