Explaining why he chose “natural” bodybuilding, Lloyd said: “It is for health reasons. It is a bit risky going down the other route and I have always preferred the straight way.
“Go and watch a show. That lets you realise what is achievable.
“People don’t realise there is a drug-free one, and you think it is achievable and think they are not just massive monsters.”
Lloyd’s father is a beloved figure in the world of cricket. He played nine Tests for England and was a stalwart for his home county, Lancashire, before enjoying one of the most varied post-playing careers in the game as an umpire, coach of the national team and, latterly and most famously, a beloved commentator with Sky.
His commentary is popular for his irreverent style and humour but is heard less often these days. In 2021 Sky removed him from their commentary team after 21 years following allegations made by the former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq at a Culture Department select committee hearing that referenced private comments Lloyd had made about Asian players in English club cricket. Lloyd apologised, saying he “deeply regretted” the comments.
Another of Lloyd’s children, 55-year-old Graham, was a stalwart cricketer for Lancashire who played six one-day internationals for England. He has now followed his father into umpiring.
Bumble has long been one of his son Ben’s personal training customers. In a 2017 interview, when Bumble was 69, Ben joked that “Dad is my best client”.
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