EXCLUSIVE: 56-year-old grandfather mistaken for younger man talks to the Scenic Drive

EXCLUSIVE: 56-year-old grandfather mistaken for younger man talks to the Scenic Drive

Andy Wilkinson, 56 is regularly mistaken for a man in his thirties. Wilkinson talked to the Scenic Drive earlier this year.

Andy Wilkinson
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Fifty-six-year-old grandfather of seven, Andy Wilkinson from Coventry in England is regularly mistaken for a man in his thirties - and is approached by women decades younger than him.

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Wilkinson has seven grandchildren between the ages of six and ten from his three children, Claire, 37, Lee, 35, and Sarah, 33.

Earlier this year the personal trainer shocked the Scenic Drive when they discovered that he is 56-years-old. 

The Scenic Drive contacted Wilkinson to share his story with the team and to reveal the secrets behind his youthful looks.

"I had my first kid when I was 19. I definitely didn't look like this when I was 19. 

"I decided to live a certain lifestyle. I also don't stress a lot. 

"Yes, I have seven grandchildren. When people see me in the street, they think my daughter is my girlfriend.

"I am in a new relationship at the moment. She is 51."

The Scenic Drive team asked listeners to guess how old Andy is - and this is what they said: 

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