Chris Hughes is doused in ICE WATER as a hilarious forfeit at Cheltenham

‘At least I’ve got the horse scraper!’ Chris Hughes writhes in agony after being doused in ICE WATER as a hilarious forfeit at Cheltenham Festival

Chris Hughes was left writhing in agony as he endured a hilarious forfeit at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival on Friday.

The Love Island star, 28, who presented the Social Stable on ITV opposite Oli Bell, visibly grimaced after taking the plunge in little more than a pair of swimming shorts.

Chris was forced to endure the challenge after betting he could predict more races then his co-host Oli, but was left with egg on his face when his choices failed to cross the finish in first place.

A bit cold? Chris Hughes was left writhing in agony as he endured a hilarious forfeit at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival on Friday

Following the much-anticipated Gold Cup, Oli revealed he had predicted more races correctly than Chris, winning 4-3.

He announced viewers would get to see Chris taking the plunge in an ice bath, as footage showed the shirtless star heading to the bath surrounded by crew members.

Joking that he’d piled on the pounds in lockdown, Chris narrated: ‘It’s changed a bit over the last three years, my body, that’s a lockdown bod!’ while footage showed him plunging into the bath.

Chilly:u00A0The Love Island star who presented the Social Stable on ITV opposite Oli Bell, visibly grimaced after taking the plunge in little more than a pair of swimming shorts

Chilly: The Love Island star who presented the Social Stable on ITV opposite Oli Bell, visibly grimaced after taking the plunge in little more than a pair of swimming shorts

Chris was soon covered from head to toe as crew poured more buckets on his head, with the star appropriately using a horse scraper in an attempt to dry off. 

He joked: ‘I’ve got the horse scraper I’ve done that a few times when I’ve been mucking out in the past!’

‘The coldest thing I’ve ever done!’ he told his co-host.

But despite winning the bet, Oli revealed his ‘evil’ director requested he also take a dip in the ice water for the pre-recorded segment, with the pundit leaving Chris in hysterics as he darted out of the bath.

Wrong call! Chris was forced to endure the challenge after betting he could predict more races then his co-host Oli, but sadly lost out

In January Chris revealed that he was hoping to find love in 2021, after 2020 saw him split from long-term girlfriend Jesy Nelson.

Unveiling himself as the ambassador of dating app Happn, Chris shared a video of himself reeling off dating advice with the message: ‘We’re all hoping that 2021 isn’t just 2020 with a wig on right?! Well I am determined to make a change this year and I’m starting with my love life.  

‘I asked my friends and family for tips on how to find ‘the one’ and here’s what they came up with. It may sound simple, but this is actually TOP SECRET SERIOUS LOVE STUFF GUYS.

‘Download Happn and put these pointers to the test. See ya there!’ 

Chris and Little Mix star Jesy, 29, split after almost two years together, with the pair seemingly blissfully in love.

Jesy, however, announced the split and son moved on with a new man – actor Sean Sagar, but it’s been reported the pair have now split.

On the market:u00A0In January Chris revealed that he was hoping to find love in 2021, after 2020 saw him split from long-term girlfriend Jesy Nelson

On the market: In January Chris revealed that he was hoping to find love in 2021, after 2020 saw him split from long-term girlfriend Jesy Nelson