Jackson Warne has hinted at a shock new career move after he was seen posing up a storm with his close friend Ant Middleton.

The 25-year-old professional poker player recently shared a gallery of photos to social media which captured him posing with SAS Australia star Ant Middleton, 44, at an exclusive event in Sydney.

The pair were all smiles in the sweet picture which showed Jackson giving a thumbs up to the camera as he posed alongside a beaming Middleton.

In the caption, Middleton hinted that Jackson, who previously appeared on the Channel Seven reality TV series in 2020, may be making a return to the show.

'Sweating it out with my man Jackson Warne! Prepping for an SAS Australia All Stars,' Middleton joked.

Another picture showed the pair beaming brightly as they posed with a wax figure of Jackson's late father Shane Warne at Madame Tussauds in Sydney.

'The bros,' Jackson wrote next to the photo.

Last year, Middleton opened up about his close friendship with Shane Warne's son Jackson.

The SAS Australia star told the Mental As Anyone podcast the pair share a close bond. 

'I talk to Jackson a hell of a lot,' We've had some good heart to hearts. Jackson is a man of few words, he is more introvert than extrovert,' he said. 

'We've built up a special relationship and it's one that… we're definitely going to grow old together so yeah, I'm looking forward to it.' 

Ant says the 25-year-old, 'has got a lovely calming aura around him, he's super positive'.

The British star added that Jackson wants to be around 'positive' influences after the tragic death of his father. 

'This is why it's so important to surround yourself with positive people, people that make you feel better about yourself, make you a better person, that give you that energy or that comfort,' he said. 

Legendary cricketer Shane Warne died aged 52 from a heart attack while on holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand.

It comes after Jackson revealed a personal victory on Instagram, having committed to an entire year without alcohol following his cricket star father's death.

In an inspiring display of resilience, he chose to honour his father's memory not with sorrow, but with a dedication to health and clarity.

Jackson shared the goal he set for himself at the start of 2023, to remain alcohol-free for the whole year.

He wanted to demonstrate a healthier way to cope with life's hardships, especially after experiencing the immense loss of his beloved father.

After his father tragically died, Jackson said he could've let his grief ruin him. 

Instead, he decided to focus on his health, and to channel his trauma into 'energy for life' and was delighted with how much progress he made.