You’re hosting a new gameshow on ITV, you’re married to Tess Daly, the presenter of Strictly Come Dancing, and you have a baby daughter, Phoebe. Are you unbearably smug? No, not really. It’s not all a rose garden. Tess and I argue now and again. She always wins, though.

So your gameshow host swagger is just for the camera? I wouldn’t say I was overconfident. In fact, when I go out with my wife, it can be quite intimidating because she looks so glamorous. And I’m just skinny old me.

Come on, you used to be a model. Don’t tell me you have body issues. If I’m all right about the way I look, it’s only because I think there’s not much you can do if you’re unhappy with what God has given you. I broke my nose several times between the ages of 8 and 15, and it’s totally crooked and battered.

You never felt like going under the knife? I’m not really into the idea of plastic surgery. Anyway, I think imperfections give you character.

How did you do the damage? Fighting with toys and playing rugby.

You’re a bull on the pitch? No, I’m rubbish at team sports. I play golf. I took it up a year ago and it has completely taken over my free time.

What’s the appeal of whacking a little ball around? It’s 10 per cent physical and 90 per cent mental, and that’s what I enjoy. I like that fact that the only person you’re trying to beat is yourself, too. The handicap system means that I could play Tiger Woods and win.

Pump up that confidence in the gym? I think men who regularly do weights are a bit weird. Tess is trying to get me into yoga, though. She thinks it could help my concentration. I have all this pent-up energy that means I can’t sit still for long periods of time.

That’s not a very manly way to relax. Well, I do like cars. I have two, including an old sports car. I’m a bit of a speed freak — not that I would ever consider breaking the speed limit.

Not worried about your carbon footprint? I studied environmental science at university, so I’m pretty aware of what’s going on in the world. I don’t drive a car on a day-to-day basis. And I’m obsessed with picking up litter. I bought a litter picker on eBay, so you’ll often see me at the end of the lane where we live, picking up crisp packets.

Your neighbours must think you’re doing community service. I do put my hood up, I admit.

You’ve appeared in Doritos adverts. Presumably you’re not the “my body is a temple” sort? I believe in everything in moderation. I don’t have a sweet tooth, but I love a good bacon sandwich or a cooked breakfast, with a fried slice.

What’s your poison? Jack Daniel’s and Coke. But not very regularly, just when I go out to dinner.

Ever worried you can pinch more than an inch? God, no. I want to put on weight. Generally, though, I think there is far too much public pressure on people to be what is seen as the ideal weight, size, shape. I personally think people can go and jump off a bridge if they want to complain about the way you look.

You’ve slagged off David Beckham for being too preened and overironed. Are you more wash ’n’ go? That wasn’t a criticism of Beckham, it was an observation. But yes, while I appreciate a freshly pressed shirt, not every shirt I wear is freshly pressed.

Bet you spend ages on your hair, though. Not at all. I jump out the shower, stick some gel in it, and it’s done in 20 seconds.

You and your wife are patrons of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Any personal history there? No. We were just asked to pay a visit and got sucked in, really. We did it as a thank-you to the hospital for all the hard work they do. And to promote the fact that they need millions and millions of pounds to keep running on a daily basis.

Is this bringing you closer to the Pearly Gates? Bloody hell, that’s deep. I am a believer: I was brought up a strict Catholic, and although I don’t go to church regularly, I have enough faith to get me through life. But I’m not trying to be the patron saint of children or anything.

You sound too good to be true. Please tell me something shocking. Tess and I have a tandem that we go out on. It’s hilarious. I’m at the front, Tess is at the back, and baby Phoebe is in the baby chair. It’s a sight for sore eyes.

Ick. Is cycling à deux your key to a happy marriage? I think the secret is to maintain a friendship and respect for each other. People say things change when you get married, but if you keep the same mentality as when you were dating, your marriage should be just as fulfilling as your courting period.

Any other pearls of wisdom? I just believe that in life you get what you deserve.

Vernon Kay is hosting Gameshow Marathon for ITV1, Saturday nights from April 7

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