John Barnes is the first-star signing to take part in Kate Garraway's debut series of Life Stories.
The former footballer will be the first celebrity to take the seat opposite the Good Morning Britain presenter as she takes the reins from the previous host, Piers Morgan.
The series promises to probe the guests for their deepest and darkest secrets and stories from throughout their lives and careers.
So, as the 58-year-old retired sports star gets ready for grilling, here is everything you need to know about his life out of the spotlight.
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John, now 58, was married to the mother of his children, Suzy Barnes, until 2001.
The couple raised a family together and are parents to four children called Jamie, Jordan, Jemma and Jasmine.
However, after 20 years together, John was unfaithful and the marriage ended.
Speaking about the split, Suzy said previously: "I always thought the family was strong enough to overcome any indiscretions.
They were never going to break up our home. But Nicole was different – she was determined she would have him. He told me, 'I love her'. I knew that was final."
John married his second wife Andrea in 2006 and the couple subsequently had three children together.
The couple have two daughters called Isabelle and Tia and a son called Alexander.
Suzy went on to marry again and the two couples say they are good friends and John's first wife and her new husband are even godparents to his three children with Andrea.
Speaking about their unlikely friendship in the past, Suzy has said: "John's probably here more now than he ever was when we were married. We get on better now than we have in years. How many divorced couples can say that?"
John has previously opened up about his relationship with his children, saying how proud he is of all of them.
Speaking to the Guardian, he said: "Love and a good education are the two most important things you can give your children.
"I have seven children – four adult children aged 21-31 from my first marriage and three young children aged six, 10 and 12 from my second marriage. I also have two grandchildren."
Talking of his adult children, John said: "My 21-year-old daughter is finishing her degree in criminology at Liverpool University.
"My other daughter started working as a doctor in April; my second-eldest son, who is a banker, got a first in maths from Leeds University; and my eldest son is a consultant plastic surgeon who deals with car crashes and burns."
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