{"id":55195,"date":"2025-04-27T16:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T16:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/55195\/"},"modified":"2025-04-27T16:34:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T16:34:10","slug":"how-celebrities-fared-in-the-london-marathon-joel-dommetts-agony-to-adele-roberts-world-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/55195\/","title":{"rendered":"How celebrities fared in the London Marathon \u2014 Joel Dommett’s agony to Adele Roberts’ world record"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tJoel Dommett was among the stars limping in pain after this year\u2019s TCS London Marathon (Picture: Bob Grey\/Backgrid)<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to celebrate for Joel Dommett<\/a>, who has completed the\u00a0TCS London\u00a0Marathon<\/a> after months of training\u2014but not without a struggle.<\/p>\n

The Masked Singer<\/a> host, 39, is a known fitness fiend, and this was far from his first marathon, as he also ran last year but increased the difficulty level tenfold by doing so in a piranha costume.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, this time, there wasn\u2019t any elaborate costume, and he was still able to reach the finish line.<\/p>\n

Joel was pictured limping out of the race<\/a> with his arms around two staff members.<\/p>\n

But, in true Joel fashion, he kept a smile on his face, even when hobbling out of the crowd.<\/p>\n

And the main thing is that he still collected his medal, as snaps capture his joy as the exhausted star clutches the prize with pride.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe Masked Singer presenter was seen hobbling away from the finish line (Picture: Bob Grey\/Backgrid)<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\u2026but he still got his medal! (Picture: John Walton\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n

The TV star has been documenting the build-up to this year\u2019s marathon on his social media, which he signed up for in aid of Brain Tumour Support.<\/p>\n

Just yesterday, the charity posted a good luck message for him and the other runners fundraising, writing on Instagram: \u2018With the TCS London Marathon tomorrow we\u2019re feeling excited for our\u00a0#TeamBrainTumourSupport\u00a0runners who have all put such a lot into preparing for this iconic event.\u2019<\/p>\n

Joel also had the full support of his wife, Hannah Cooper, and their young son, Wilde, having posted a photo of a card they gave to him.<\/p>\n

With \u2018TEAM DADDA\u2019 at the top, it read: \u2018We are very proud of you! See you @ the finish line. You can do it!\u2019<\/p>\n

Joel\u2019s day had been planned meticulously to the point where he was hoping to be home in time for his son\u2019s nap.<\/p>\n

A photo of his itinerary showed he had a tour show just yesterday, meaning he had to travel to Leeds and back before the marathon began.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe TV star ran alongside McFly\u2019s Harry Judd, who completed in just over three hours (Picture: Instagram)<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tJoel celebrated as he was awarded his medal (Picture: John Walton\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Today, he arose at 6:30am and ran to the starting line at 8:50am as a warm-up.<\/p>\n

The marathon commenced at 10am, and Joel had planned to finish by 1pm to Uber home by half past for Wilde\u2019s nap.<\/p>\n

Amazingly\u2014after an ice bath and some food\u2014he is due to head back out at 4:45pm to arrive on set for another job this evening. <\/p>\n

\u2018That is one bonkers schedule Joel, thank you so much for your support in wearing our best with pride as you take on your challenge x We are all cheering you on and will be tracking you from afar x\u2019, Brain Tumour Support had commented on his post.<\/p>\n

He also had sweet comments from the likes of Davina McCall, Ben Shephard, Olly Murs, and Gorka Marquez, who were all rooting for him.<\/p>\n

Annoyingly for Joel, he was actually so close to his day going to plan, as the London Marathon app showed he was due to cross the finish line at 12:41pm.<\/p>\n

But at least he finished, with his time being six hours and three minutes.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tLast year, he made things even more difficult by running in a piranha costume (Picture: John Walton\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tHe had hoped to be home by early afternoon to his wife, Hannah Cooper, and their young son, Wilde (Picture: Jed Cullen\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

In more good news, McFly drummer Harry Judd, with whom Joel was running, also completed the marathon.<\/p>\n

The pop star, 39, was fundraising for The Children\u2019s Trust, writing on his Instagram ahead of the event: \u2018Here we go!!!! All I can do is my best and that what I\u2019ll do. Good luck everyone!!!\u2019<\/p>\n

As per the app, the All About You hitmaker completed the marathon in three hours and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, football icon John Terry completed the marathon in five hours, despite being made to walk halfway through and being spotted limping.<\/p>\n

The Chelsea legend got off to a strong start alongside his Blues pal Jody Morris.<\/p>\n

However, he began losing pace, and it took the 44-year-old 55 minutes to go from the 35k point to 40k.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tJohn Terry had a turbulent time of things (Picture: GoffPhotos.com)<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tDespite a bleeding nipple, he was still able to reach the finish (Picture: John Walton\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Adding to the drama, he was even seen bleeding from his nipple through his shirt, with Jody waiting for him to catch up before leaving him to go at his own pace.<\/p>\n

Other celebrity runners this weekend included Kelly Brook, Romesh Ranganathan, Joe Wicks, and Alexandra Burke.<\/p>\n

There was also Adele Roberts, who has been raising money for Cancer Research.<\/p>\n

The radio DJ underwent surgery for bowel cancer in October 2021 and later had chemotherapy and a stoma fitted. She was given the all-clear in June 2022.<\/p>\n

Since, the I\u2019m A Celebrity star has used her platform to raise awareness and to document the highs and lows of her own health battles.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the marathon, the 46-year-old wrote on Insta: \u2018Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has been sending messages of support or donating. I \u2764\ufe0f you more than you could ever know! You\u2019re keeping me going! <\/p>\n

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\n\t\tStephen Mangan beamed as he collected his medal (Picture: EPA)<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tAdele Roberts was super focused as she ran to raise money for Cancer Research (Picture: GoffPhotos.com)<\/p>\n

\u2018Knowing how much money we are raising for the chosen charities is filling my heart with joy! You are changing and saving lives! I can\u2019t thank you enough.\u2019<\/p>\n

Adele was aiming to beat the current record by\u00a0completing all seven major marathons in less than 24 hours, which includes races in not only London but also Tokyo, Boston, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York.<\/p>\n

She has already completed the London Marathon three previous times, her most recent being post-cancer with a stoma. She set the world record for the fastest time a female completed the race with a stoma bag.<\/p>\n

Reacting to smashing her world record this afternoon, the broadcaster said that while the 2025 London Marathon was her \u2018slowest,\u2019 it felt the \u2018most special\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m just so relieved,\u2019 she said. \u2018Halfway round, I thought, I\u2019m not gonna finish today. It was so hot and my legs started to cramp, and I just thought, \u201cKeep pushing on, Adele; get to the end\u201d.\u2019<\/p>\n

On this being her \u2018hardest\u2019 marathon, she said pain is \u2018privilege\u2019, adding: \u2018I\u2019ve been through so much with recovering from cancer but with every step, even though it hurt, I just thought, you\u2019re alive, you\u2019re lucky to be experiencing this.<\/p>\n

\u2018I hope [the world record] sends a message to anyone living with cancer or who has a stoma that we can achieve anything and our bodies are brilliant.\u2019<\/p>\n

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