Bear Grylls praises Holly Willoughby after kidnap plot

BEAR Grylls has heaped praise on his Netflix co-star Holly Willoughby after a hellish time that saw her at the victim of a kidnap plot.

Celebrity Bear Hunt launches globally on Netflix

Today, the pair's huge new show Celebrity Bear Hunt launches globally on the streaming platform, and Bear appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk about it.

Holly felt safer in the jungle than at home

Holly said she felt safer in the jungle than at home after a kidnap plot in the UK, emphasizing the challenges and growth experienced in the jungle.

Escape in Costa Rica

They made Celebrity Bear Hunt in Costa Rica, where Holly found solace and escape from the attention surrounding her after a terrifying plot to kill her.

New chapter for Holly

Signing up for the show felt like a new chapter for Holly, who expressed nerves about the departure from her usual work but found connection and safety within the show.

The star-studded Netflix series

The eight-part Netflix series features 12 famous faces, including Mel B, Lottie Moss, Una Healy, Boris Becker, and Shirley Ballas, navigating the challenges set by survival expert Bear Grylls.

Gavin Plumb, the individual behind the kidnap plot, was jailed for life with a 16-year minimum term last year.