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Sam Thompson reveals Soccer Aid appearance is hanging by a thread – and horrifying after-effects of 260 mile bike ride
SAM Thompson has revealed his Soccer Aid appearance is hanging in the balance as he continues to recover from his gruelling charity run.
The I’m A Celeb king, 34, raised more than £1.5m for Unicef by running and biking 260 miles from Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, to Old Trafford, Manchester, where the game will be played at the weekend.
Sam carried the matchday ball in a backpack for the duration of the journey and was joined by famous pals at various points as they tried to motivate him through the pain barrier.
Speaking on Hits Radio today, Sam revealed his battered body is still suffering.
He said: “I am so tired but elated. I’m so glad we got it done…
“Never again [am I getting on a bike] I think I’m prone to saddle issues! After day one I still to this point can’t feel bits of my privates. I’m being deadly serious!
“The bike is a wild thing, Tracey who was with me going up these hills when we were skirting round the edge of Wales, that was mad and you’re just going so slowly and you feel like your bike is going to topple over! I did think to myself this is the first time I’ve ridden a bike in so long…”
Detailing how adapting for one leg issue has aggravated others, Sam continued: “Because I was running in a different way my shin was really inflamed so I couldn’t even run on my tiptoes so I was running side to side.
“I describe it as plugging holes, so like the calf tears so that’s one hole you’ve got to plug so then I run on my tiptoes with my leg straight.
“OK well that then messes up my ankle ligaments because everything is running through your ankle; then your ankle ligament explodes so then you can’t do that… you’re trying to play chess against yourself, whilst trying not to panic because I can’t move my leg and it’s still pretty bad.“
Though it’s up in the air if he’ll be fit in time to step onto the pitch at the weekend, Sam is still going to be a presence at training sessions in the build up under the care of Gary the physio.
He said: “I’m just going to go lie on his bed every single day and get a rub down…!”
Sam cuddled his sister Louise after finishing the challenge but his girlfriend Samie Elishi wasn’t in attendance.
He also received a phone call from Orlando Bloom in the This Morning studio who congratulated him on the superhuman effort.
Chris Hughes, Ryan Libbey and Josh Patterson were all on hand at various points of the challenge to offer support.
This Sunday’s game will see huge celebs battle it out in an England XI v World XI.
The teams are being managed by Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney, respectively.
Love Island star makes racy sex confession ahead of show launch tonight
A LOVE Island star has made a racy sex confession ahead of the show’s return to screens TONIGHT.
A new group of singletons looking for love are set to enter the ITV villa.
Among them is Irish rugby player Conor Phillips – who was drafted in to the villa as a replacement for axed Kyle Ashman.
Original star Kyle, 23, was struck from the dating show line-up after it was revealed that he had been held and questioned by police over a machete attack at a wake.
Speaking to press, Conor revealed the most unusual place he’s had sex.
The 25-year-old shared: “Probably behind a nightclub, I think, is the craziest, to be honest.
“I know it’s nothing too crazy. I was young as well.”
Meanwhile, Conor also discussed how his mother feels about him joining Love Island.
He said: “It’s a weird one for parents. My mam will be quite reserved and lowkey. So, it’s a bit out of her comfort zone.
“But again, she knew that I’m an adult, so I’m going to make my own decision, and she’s going to support me.
“And she has supported me. But yeah, it’s a bit of a weird one, isn’t it, if your child decides to do something like this.”
Revealing his preparations for the villa, Conor shared: “I had budgie smugglers in my hand. I just thought of everyone else who is going to be watching the show and said no.
“I put them down. It would have been too stereotypical rugby player. In terms of getting ready for the show, I actually haven’t changed any diet, or any gym routine.
“I train quite heavily anyway, so that side of it was taken care of.”
He also reflected on past relationships, remarking: “I’ve only had one. It just didn’t work out, because it was my first one. I was 23 as well, so single my whole life.
“I probably just didn’t want to get in a relationship, because I didn’t want to have that commitment. I’m an only child.
“I’ve never really had to answer to many people and stuff. So then when I had to tell this person everything I was doing, it was just a bit heavy on me.
“And we lived four hours away from each other. The distance was too much.
It comes as he previously admitted to breaking a show rule after having signed up.
Islanders are forbidden from revealing their involvement in the series before entering the villa.
However, Conor revealed he’d sought the advice of past winner Greg O’Shea, a fellow Irish rugby player.
He told press: “I know Greg through rugby circles so I spoke to him about going on Love Island.
Love Island 2025 full lineup
- Harry Cooksley: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
- Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
- Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
- Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
- Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
- Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
- Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
- Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
- Ben Hullbra: A model ready to make waves.
- Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
- Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father’s footsteps.
- Aaron Buckett: A towering 6’5” personal trainer.
- Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
- Antonia Laites: Love Island’s first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress.
- Rose Selway: Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders
Departures:
- Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
“He just said ‘be yourself, it’s a really really really cool experience that not many people get.
“So enjoy it and yeah take it day by day and if you can be yourself you can’t really go too far wrong’.
“So that’s my plan. He was like ‘my advice might be a bit different from others because I won’.”
Love Island returns tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
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Shoppers race to grab summer holiday essential in Primark – it’s in the sale for only £3 and ‘lasts 10 years’
SHOPPERS are running to Primark after spotting a summer holiday essential in the sale – and it’s only £3.
Now that summer is finally upon us, and with temperatures set to ramp up again next week, many of us are likely making plans for trips abroad.
And the high street giant has got you covered for everything you need.
Primark is one of the best-loved brands on the high street, and is constantly wowing us with its stylish but affordable fashion.
From cute dresses to on-trend work attire, the fast-fashion range always hits the mark – and its new summer travel collection is no exception.
The bargain retailer released a range of passport holders, travel pillows and airport-friendly travel bottles earlier this year.
But it’s an even cheaper buy that has got shoppers legging it to their nearest store this week.
Sharing a snap on the BARGAIN LOVERS – Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More Facebook page, which boasts 843,000 members, one savvy shopper wrote: “Beach towels at Primark.”
In the picture, a price tag shows the towels are priced down from £4 to just £3,
The high street giant’s beach towels are usually priced from a minimum of £7 on the website – so it works out as a great saving.
The sale item is available in four colours – teal, hot pink, lilac and baby pink.
And it’s the perfect size for covering a sun lounger on holiday to set you up for a day of tanning.
One shopper gushed: “Just what I need. If they are like the ones I have now they are great, lasted 10 years!”
“Go grab some after work”, pleaded a second.
Someone else hailed the towels as a “bargain”, while a fourth wrote: “Need a couple for holidays.”
The beach towels aren’t the only things you’ll want to keep an eye out for in Primark if you’re jetting off on holiday soon.
Shoppers can’t get enough of the bargain chain’s perfect summer holiday beach bag that’s waterproof and only £10.
Holidaymakers are also raving about a viral cabin bag that’s perfect for Ryanair flights.
So if you’re lucky enough to be going abroad any time soon and don’t fancy splashing the cash on hold luggage, then you’ve come to the right place.
Thanks to the new pull-along cabin bag from Primark, not only will you travel in style for your next trip, but you’ll be able to fit in everything you need whilst saving on hold luggage costs.
And a triple-threat £8 top will solve all your problems in the sizzling heat.
Why is Primark the place to go to for bargains?
JUST how does Primark do it? Continue delivering on-trend items at such incredible prices? According to bosses, it's down to four points.
- They “sell a lot of items” – Thanks to that, they are able to make savings by buying in bulk for their 191 UK stores
- They “do very little advertising”
- While their clothes offer the “latest trends”, they “don’t use expensive hangers, tags or labels”.
- And lastly, they try to be “as efficient as possible when transporting products from factories to stores”. This includes things like asking “suppliers to pack our t-shirts so they are ready to go straight on shelf”.
For more information about how Primark keeps their costs so low, and are able to deliver such amazing bargains, visit the Primark website.
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