Good Morning Britain fans can’t believe show guest’s real age as RAF veteran tackles abseil
GOOD Morning Britain fans were left stunned after show guest and RAF veteran Colin Bell revealed his real age.
The former RAF pilot recently completed a nail-biting abseil down 17 storeys of the Royal London Hospital to raise funds for a trio of charities, with viewers quick to brand him a “legend.”
He appeared on the ITV show sofa to chat about his feat, admitting he was “not scared but thoughtful” during the feat.
Colin told Good Morning Britain anchors Kate Garraway, 56, and Ben Shephard, 48, that during the experience, it: “Made me thoughtful.
“I thought ‘it seems a long way down!’.”
During the segment, the hosts drew attention to the fact Colin was 102 – and fans simply couldn’t believe his real age.
One took to X formerly known as Twitter to write: “Wow, abseiling for charity at 102, what a guy…”
Another added: “Wow Colin, amazing at 102,” as a third put: “Looks fab for 102.”
One then followed: “Colin looks bloody good for 102.”
Another gushed: “Loving WW2 hero, 102 yo Colin Bell. What an inspiration. Thank you for your service Sir.”
A fan put: “Could listen to Colin all day! What a delightful gentleman,” as one concluded: “What a legend Colin is! 102 and sharp as tack. An amazing raconteur. Could listen to him reminisce all day.”
Later in the show, Colin joked about his secret to a long life.
He said it was down to: “Exercise, alcohol and the love of good women – with a bad one thrown in.”