Spencer Matthews Reveals Everest Mission with Bear Grylls to Recover Brother’s Body

Spencer Matthews recently shared his experience of joining Bear Grylls on a mission to find his brother’s missing body. His brother, who was the youngest Brit to summit Mount Everest in 1999, tragically disappeared, and his body was never recovered. Spencer, who was only 10 at the time, embarked on a journey to bring his brother home, which was documented in the Disney+ film Finding Michael.

Speaking on the High Performance podcast, Spencer reflected on the support he received from Bear Grylls and the importance of handling the expedition with care and professionalism. With Bear Grylls leading the way, the team set out to Nepal to locate Michael but, unfortunately, they were unable to find him.

Despite the heartbreaking loss of his brother, Spencer revealed that it didn’t impact him as deeply as it could have. He shared his struggle to process the reality that he would never see his brother again, especially when faced with the possibility of confronting his preserved body during the expedition.

Finding Michael offers a glimpse into Spencer’s emotional journey and is now available to stream on Disney+. The film sheds light on the complexities of grief and the profound impact of losing a loved one.