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[–] dave@feddit.uk 5 points 2 days ago (3 children)

You should read his wiki page--quite the rollercoaster from tax evasion, Wimbledon commentator, professional poker player, to prison.

[–] DicksAndPizza@lemm.ee 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

I wouldn’t call tax evasion and getting locked up as seeking relevancy but you do you.

[–] Temperche@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Hes even participated in Jungle camps to stay relevant

https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/812463/celebrity-bear-hunt-boris-becker-knee-surgery-struggling-exclusive/ and...

In May 2009, Becker announced the launch of online media platform Boris Becker TV. The website, in English and German, features clips from his career and footage of his daily life.[49]

[–] DicksAndPizza@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago

Now these are reasons. I agree. Participating in reality TV trash like Dschungelcamp is a cry for attention.

Tax evasion and getting arrested isn’t.