Harry Redknapp has joked he won his tax case because his son Jamie flirted with a juror.
The 2018 ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ winner has opened up about his 2012 trial – where he denied accepting secret untaxed bonus payments during his time as Portsmouth manager – and he claimed his solicitor pointed out a woman on the jury who kept looking at his son.
Speaking at a talk at the Royal Albert Hall, he revealed Jamie – who was married to former Eternal singer Louis at the time – said: "Don’t worry, I’ll keep looking at her as well."
Harry joked he might end up in court again over the story, but added: "For 14 days her and Jamie were playing games. They’re giving each other the eye. She’s a stunner. The last day, the jury comes in to give out their verdict. I thought, ‘I’m in with a chance here.’ "
The 71-year-old star was cleared of tax evasion, but the trial was even reference during his time in the jungle when camp mate Noel Edmonds made a very cheeky dig.
As the pair were getting ready for a trial, Harry said: "I hope it’s nothing too complicated. I’m not too good at doing things like puzzles."
‘Deal of No Deal’ host Noel quipped: "And tax return."
‘I’m A Celebrity’ was an emotional experience for Harry, who previously admitted he "feared the worst" for Sandra while they spent time apart shortly after she was diagnosed with Sepsis.
Harry said: "I suddenly got a message to speak to people in the bush telegraph, and they said you’ve gotta leave the camp, you’ve gotta go.
"I said ‘where am I going?’ I feared the worst. I thought Sandra’s obviously not well."
Harry Redknapp jokes son Jamie flirted with juror in tax trial
