Rufus Hound captured the attention for his noticeable weight loss during his time on Dancing On Ice.
Recently, Hound 45 revealed that he is engaged to Sally Hodgkiss, a former EastEnders actress.
Highlights
- Rufus Hound lost around 26 lbs following a strict diet and exercise routine while preparing for Dancing On Ice.
- Hound is engaged to an actress, Sally Hodgkiss.
- Dancing on Ice star suffered anxiety due to the competitive environment.
An actor, comedian, and presenter separated from his ex-wife Beth Johnson after 13 years of marriage.
Last weekend, Hound and Sally appeared together at the Glaston Festival. Rufus took to social media to describe Sally as the absolute best person.
On Twitter, he posted,
“No-one has ever loved me as much as this woman and the best bit is she’s all things wonderful. “It’s a blessing to be her boyfriend and she is my absolute best person that I didn’t make. “She makes everything fun and good all the time. She’s sunshine and snogging and smiling all at once. It was the BEST time.”
Rufus Hound
Sally met Rufus while performing a stand-up comedy at Glastonbury. They both starred in the Norwich Theatre 2022 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.
She responded to her boyfriend’s sentiment through social media. On Twitter, she posted,
“Well glastonbury 2023 was UNREAL! “P.s @RufusHound is the best person I ever met. So there’s that as well.”
Sally Hodgkiss
Rufus Hound’s Weight Loss Is Not Linked To Any Illness
Dancing On Ice star Rufus Hound changed his lifestyle by quitting drinking, vaping, and adopting a vegan diet.
He had these changes in preparation for Dancing On Ice, leading to progressive weight loss and better fitness.
Damn Rufus Hound has had a bloody glow up hasn’t he?! Man is aging backwards I swear #theweakestlink pic.twitter.com/GFQ2TdZizU
— LewisJ 👁️ (@LewisJ815) March 30, 2024
Moreover, the discussion was also raised on Reddit after his weight loss. One user said,
He looks like he’s lost loads of weight. He was on Jonathon Ross the other week and until they mentioned his name I had no idea it was him.
neenoonee
Another user added,
He looks like Chris Wolstenholme now.
MadJohnFinn
Follwing the balanced diet and strict routine exercise, Rufus Hound lost around 26 lbs.
Hound has mentioned that he felt mentally brighter and healthier after making these changes.
In addition, Rufus’s participation in Dancing On Ice ended soon as he had to withdraw after testing positive for COVID-19, which added speculation regarding his health condition.
However, it was an isolated incident, as there is no indication that his weight loss was directly connected to any serious health problems.
Comedian Rufus Hound Struggled With Anxiety
Rufus Hound has been open about his struggles with mental health during his time on Dancing On Ice.
The Weakest Link viewers left 'swooning' over 'ageless' Rufus Houndhttps://t.co/TLj91QtYcZ pic.twitter.com/uD3oIJECVL
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) March 30, 2024
He had to perform in a highly competitive environment, combined with the physical demands of ice skating, which targeted a series of anxiety dreams for him.
Hound also experienced unsettling dreams that affected his sleep, leaving him only a few hours of rest. He said,
I have had a series of bizarre anxiety dreams. I have got about two hours sleep in any one chunk.”
Rufus Hound
Despite all the mental struggles, he remained committed to the competition, even accepting that he was not passionate about ice skating.
Additional Information
- Rufus Hound has an estimated net worth of around $5 million as of 2024.
- Hound has two children: Hilda Hound and Alby Hound.
- He quit Celebrity Juice following an explosive row with Kim Woodburn.
