Darts legend Phil Taylor hints at stunning next career move – but pours cold water over Strictly Come Dancing appearance

PHIL TAYLOR has hinted that his next career move could be a stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle.

But the darts legend will not be showing off any glitterball moves after ruling out an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing.

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Taylor, 63, is arguably the greatest dartsman in history after dominating the game for more than two decades.

Known as ‘The Power’ by adoring fans, he won a record 16 World Championships — including eight on the bounce from 1995 to 2002.

In total, Taylor landed 85 major titles during a career which ended in 2018.

He then came out of retirement to join the World Senior Darts Tour last year.

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And he will bow out of the sport for a second time next year.

Taylor has already agreed to continue as an ambassador for the competition.

But he is also eyeing a new adventure on the reality TV circuit.

Speaking to , Taylor admitted he would love to try his luck in the Australian jungle on ITV show I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here.

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But Taylor isn’t so sure about a stint on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

He said:” Yeah, I'd be open to it. We've got to talk, obviously. But Bob [Taylor’s manager] will sort all that out.

“I mean I don't find any challenges in there what I couldn't do. I know they're not going to put anything in there that's going to hurt you.

“I know you can get bitten, and something can go up your nose or whatever but we'll just have to see. Do you know what I mean? 

“It would be a challenge and something I've never done before. So I would quite enjoy it I think.”

Taylor previously said: “I would like to do the jungle – I'm not so sure about Strictly, although it would do me the world of good and get me fit.

“But if I was asked to do the jungle, and it fits in with my schedule, I would love to have a crack at it.”