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As Theo Campbell joins Love Island, see the other sporting stars who turned to reality TV

These athletes branched out to dancing, dating and singing.

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The arrival of Team GB 400m runner Theo Campbell on Love Island has already caused quite a stir, particularly given British Athletics were not aware of his amorous ambitions.

But while most sportsmen wait until their careers are over before taking the offer of reality TV, he is far from the first.

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Theo Campbell was a surprise signing for Love Island (ITV)

Gavin Henson (Strictly Come Dancing/The Bachelor)

Gavin Henson
Gavin Henson put on his dancing shoes (BBC)

Jamie O’Hara (Celebrity Big Brother)

Jamie O'Hara
Jamie O’Hara in Celebrity Big Brother (Ian West/PA)

Jack Brooks (Celebrity Dinner Date)

Jack Brooks
Jack Brooks went dating, too (Anna Gowthorpe/PA)

David Haye (I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!)

David Haye
David Haye went into the jungle (ITV)

Matt Stevens (X Factor: Battle of the Stars)

Matt Stevens
Matt Stevens exercised his lungs (Mike Egerton/PA)

Daniel Sturridge, Jamie Vardy and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Gogglebox)

Daniel Sturridge
Daniel Sturridge took to the Gogglebox sofa (Peter Byrne/PA)
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