Bear Grylls and his son took a dip in the Pacific Ocean on Friday afternoon as the action man continues work on his latest Netflix show.
The former SAS soldier and his eldest son Jesse, 20, were seen running across the black sand of a Costa Rica beach before diving into the sea at around 3pm local time.
Running topless and barefoot in a gray swimsuit, the star showed off her toned physique before taking to the water to make the most of the sunshine ahead of an approaching storm.
Grylls, 49, is currently in the Central American country with Holly Willoughby, 43, to film Bear Hunt. They are both staying in a luxurious four-star hotel which can cost more than £1,000 a night.
The adventurer has been in Guanacaste province, Costa Rica, for several weeks and is becoming a well-known face among locals, who told MailOnline that he is “really friendly”.
The reality TV competition show, which is believed to cost the streaming service £10million, will see Grylls track 10 British celebrities into the jungle, testing their survival skills. Willougby will present the show in her first major gig since she left This Morning last year.
Bear Grylls and his son took a dip in the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica yesterday afternoon
The former SAS soldier was seen running along the beach towards the water before plunging into the sea at around 3pm.
Grylls was seen running topless and wearing gray swim shorts while diving into the sea.
Grylls has been in Costa Rica for several weeks, while filming Bear Hunt with Holly Willoughby.
The adventurer became known to locals who told MailOnline he was “really friendly”.
It is unknown for sure who will take part in the survival show which will air in 2025, however former Spice Girl Mel B, former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker and Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas are rumored to take part.
Locals told MailOnline that the group had been filming in the area’s vast mangroves, as well as the lush white sand beaches opposite the Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo.
The five-star hotel, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and with villas costing more than £20,000 a night, is known for attracting celebrities from around the world, including Beyoncé and Willow Smith.
It is unknown exactly how many of the 10 rumored contestants have landed over the past month in the country bordering Nicaragua and Panama.
Rugby legend Danny Cipriani, Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas and daytime TV presenter Steph McGovern are part of the suggested cast.
Ted Lasso star Kola Bokinnil, interior design presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and rapper Big Zuu and Saturday singer Una Healy are also thought to be appearing.
Disgraced former Wimbledon champion Becker, who is also rumored to be on the show, was spotted earlier this week taking a dip at the same beach as Grylls.
The former world tennis number one, 56, lay down on the sun loungers in front of the hotel’s beach with his fiancée Lilian, 33, who showed off her incredible physique in a black crop top and tight leggings.
Another rumored contestant, Leomie Anderson, last night shared photos of herself at a Vogue party in London after returning from Costa Rica, where she was spotted earlier this month.
The stunning model shared photos on Instagram posing in a red bikini and a tiny blue miniskirt on the same beach where Grylls and Becker were spotted.
The 31-year-old girl had a scare after finding a scorpion in the bathroom of her hotel room. Her staff reportedly said it would take them 15 minutes to save her, so she trapped her bug under glass.
Grylls is staying in a luxurious four-star hotel offering rooms for up to £1,000 a night.
The Netflix show will see Grylls hunt down celebrity contestants, who will be eliminated from the show if found.
Security is tight, with reports that Netflix has spent £1 million on measures to protect Willoughby and Grylls for the adventure show, with members of staff surrounding their hotel.
Lottie Moss, OnlyFans star and sister of Kate Moss, shared a video of herself dancing on TikTok from a hotel in the country’s capital, San Jose, earlier this week.
It’s unclear if Mel B has already been to Costa Rica as she’s due to speak in Manchester last week, while Leomie shared photos of her at a Vogue party in London last night.
The show will see Grylls hunting down the contestants and when he finds them they will be eliminated from the show.
There has been a notable security presence and several staff members surrounding the hotel where the presenters are staying in the province of Guanacaste.
Last month it was reported that Netflix had spent £1 million on security to protect Willougby for the adventure show due to air next year.
It was claimed that former special forces and ex-military contractors were hired to protect Holly from drug gangs and kidnappers while she was in the Central American country which has seen a massive rise in gang and drug violence in recent years.
The once peaceful nation experienced a record number of homicides in 2023 and a 66 percent increase in murders from 2013 to 2023.
Bear Hunt marks Willoughby’s first major performing gig since leaving This Morning last year, just months after her scandal-hit co-star Phillip Schofield left in May 2023.
Willoughby pulled out of presenting an episode of This Morning on October 5 last year, moments before it went on air, after police told his bosses about an alleged “kidnap and murder” plot.
She then resigned as presenter of ITV’s flagship daytime show on October 10 last year, saying on social media that it was an “honour just to be part of its story” but that she felt “I have to make this decision for myself and for my”. My family’.
The budget for the Costa Rican adventure show is said to be £10m after the protection budget.
“Netflix is investing huge sums of money in creating a show that can rival ITV’s I’m a Celebrity, by including big names and choosing a tropical location,” a TV expert previously told The Sun newspaper.
‘But keeping Holly and everyone fully protected in Costa Rica is the priority. That means hiring teams of specialized guards, many of whom will be ex-military and special forces experts.
“They will also need special vehicles, secure accommodation and a safe place to film. This will not be easy or cheap in a country that has a very luxurious tourism sector combined with a dangerous underbelly.’
Grylls was seen last week paragliding over a black sand beach while his eldest son Jesse, who is a musician, parachuted solo over the coast.
The action man was also seen nearly naked on the palm tree-lined beach as he enjoyed the £55 beach massage, wearing nothing but a towel around his waist.
Bear Grylls is filming with Holly Willoughby, who hasn’t presented since Dancing on Ice in January.
Since arriving in Costa Rica in late April, Grylls had been receiving regular massages at the beachside salon after discovering it while looking for locations earlier this year.
“The masseuses love him and say he’s a very friendly, down-to-earth guy,” a source told the newspaper. “Bear speaks a little Spanish and they know a little English, that’s how they communicate.”
However, earlier this week those working in the area told MailOnline that Bear had stopped receiving his usual massages for fear of being photographed again.
Meanwhile, Willoughby, who hasn’t presented since Dancing on Ice in January, looked relaxed on the beach as she walked along the beach wearing sunglasses, trainers and a band t-shirt.
Earlier this week it was revealed that the celebrities starring in the show had been warned about the dangers posed by wildlife while filming the show.
Those appearing on the grueling adventure show were told to look out for rabid vampire bats and deadly snakes as they began filming in the rainforests of Central American countries.
A medical team is also available at all times of the day and night to ensure the well-being of the show’s stars.
“The bear hunt is not for the faint of heart and all the celebrities who have signed up know they will be heading into the wilderness, where it is full of nasty animals,” a source said.
A television source announced that the next program “will be a great success” and that the streaming giant is “investing a lot of money in it” with the intention of already planning a second series.