Tensions rose on The Project on Sunday night when Ian Thorpe launched a brutal attack on his TV rival Peter Helliar during an interview.
The couple are competing on this year’s The Amazing Race Celebrity Edition, which wrapped filming in June, with Peter’s wife Bridget and Ian’s friend Christian Miranda.
It seems the Olympic swimmer, 41, still had a beef with the comedian, 49, as he accused Peter of letting his wife Bridget do all the work on the TV competition.
The radio host tried to keep a friendly attitude during the interview and asked Ian what he thought about the episode of The Amazing Race that would air right after The Project.
“I have to say that tonight’s episode was for me the most difficult day of the race so far,” Peter admitted to the sports commentator.
“There’s masonry, we’re at a high altitude, the air is thinner, it was 40 degrees. Please tell me it was as difficult for you as it was for me.”
Ian immediately criticised Peter, describing scenes where the radio presenter stepped aside to let his wife Bridget complete the difficult task.
“It was difficult, but man, I don’t think there’s much that’s difficult for you because I noticed that your wife was the one who did a lot of the work throughout the whole process,” he said.
Tensions rose on The Project on Sunday night when Ian Thorpe, 41 (left), brutally attacked his TV rival Peter Helliar, 49 (right) during an interview.
‘You know that saying that behind every great man there is a great woman? Well, behind Peter Helliar there is simply a great woman.’
Peter tried to play it down by joking: “Listen, it’s true, I married a great woman… but let’s not talk about her too much. I hope she takes me to the Logies next year, I really do.”
However, later in the segment, Peter attempted to get one over on Ian by revealing that the swimmer’s teammate on the show, Christian, had to carry Ian’s bag at one point.
This year, the couple is competing on The Amazing Race Celebrity Edition, which wrapped filming in June, along with Peter’s wife Bridget and Ian’s friend Christian Miranda. All pictured
“You’re talking nonsense considering the last episode, I’m pretty sure I saw your friend Christian with your backpack on his shoulder and carrying the two of you,” he said.
—So if we’re going to start with this, buddy, you’re not going to like where this is going.
But Ian had a brutal response ready: “Dude, play along, play along. Your wife has been with you throughout the show.”
Peter and Ian joined an all-star cast this year, alongside the likes of Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Luke McGregor and Jett Kenny.
The Amazing Race will return to Channel Ten and 10Play at 7:30pm on Monday night.
It seems the Olympic swimmer still had a beef with the comedian as he accused Peter of letting his wife Bridget do all the work on the TV competition.