pair had gone out for lunch. In October 2008, Foster was a celebrity judge for the Miele Fashion Prize, in aid of children's medical charity, Sparks. In June 2009, Foster supported ActionAid's PoverTee Day by having a T-shirt painted on his torso. Foster is also an ambassador for the UK charity SportsAid, which supported him in the early days of his career, helping talented young sports people to achieve their ambitions. Awards In 2016, Foster became an Honorary Doctor of Health Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University. Media appearances In 2000 he made a guest appearance on the first series of Techno Games. On 4 April 2008, Foster appeared on the ITV show Beat the Star in which he won 18-3, appearing as the 'star'. On 20 May 2008, he appeared as a guest home owner on the BBC Two show Through the Keyhole. In the Summer of 2008, he appeared on the new series of Superstars on Channel 5. In December 2008, Foster appeared on a Strictly Come Dancing special of The Weakest Link in December 2008, beating Anton du Beke in the final round. He had previously appeared on an Olympic special, but did not win. On 12 February 2009, Foster co-presented BBC Look East'''s 6.30 pm bulletin, with Susie Fowler-Watt. Foster was a contestant on the BBC One programme Let's Dance for Sport Relief as a member of the dance group 'The Olympians'. Foster regularly appears on BBC TV regional news and local radio in his role of Ambassador of Pools 4 Schools, a programme run by Total Swimming with the Amateur Swimming Association to increase participation in swimming amongst primary school children. Foster appears in advertisements for Wellman nutritional products. On 23 March 2012, Foster made a guest appearance on ITV2's Celebrity Juice. On 27 July 2012, Foster appeared on a Paralympic special of the Channel 4 game show The Million Pound Drop with Countdown presenter Rachel Riley. Foster often appears as an analyst for BBC Sport's coverage of Swim meets. Strictly Come Dancing Foster competed in the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing with professional dancer Hayley Holt. He was voted off by the judges in the dance-off on week 6. He participated in the Strictly Come Dancing'' arena tour in 2012, dancing with Natalie Lowe. Personal bests and records held Long course (50 m) Short course (25 m) Personal life In 2002 Foster lived in