SAM Thompson is seen breaking down and saying he “feels like a failure” in an emotional moment from his ITV documentary.
It comes just hours after The Sun revealed how the former Made in Chelsea star, 32, has been forced to quit Soccer Aid.
Sam Thompson is seen breaking down on his ITV documentary tonight[/caption]
The reality star is seen being comforted by his good friend Pete Wicks[/caption]
Sam said he felt like a ‘failure’ when he took on his huge Unicef challange[/caption]
It comes as it is revealed Sam has been forced to quit Soccer Aid[/caption]
Tonight’s ITV documentary shows the highs and lows of Sam’s recent gruelling 260-mile trip from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford.
Along the way, the reality star suffered a calf injury while running, which hindered him.
Not one to quit, the I’m A Celebrity champ continued the huge challenge and completed it on both bike and foot.
However, due to his injury, and also the enormity of the challenge, Sam broke down when he saw his best friend Pete Wicks along the way.
In our exclusive clip Sam can be seen getting emotional as he talks to his good pal.
Struggling to compose himself, Sam says that he didn’t think he’s “smashing it”.
Pete immediately rushes to comfort his pal, and says: “You are smashing it, are you still going? There you go, you’re smashing it. Come on, you’re all right. You’re good.
“You’re the guy before you started, you’re the guy now and you’re going to be the guy when you finish. You got this.”
Reflecting on this moment, Sam says to the camera: “I lost myself when I was hugging Pete.
“All of this frustration, all of this like emotion about how embarrassed I am and how I feel like I’m letting people down and.
“Everyone else who does these challenges complete it and I was being proved right that I wasn’t the guy.”
INJURED STAR
Sam’s turmoil has continued today after it was revealed that he has had to pull out of Soccer Aid on Sunday, due to injuries sustained in his epic marathon challenge
A source said: “Sam is gutted he can’t play, but the match has just come too soon since his efforts.
“He’s still going to be a presence and play a big part in the coverage but he won’t be able to compete on the field.”
The source added: “There is a small blessing in his withdrawal as the focus on him and Louis will disperse.
“Their every move will be watched so it’s a relief in some ways they won’t be on the pitch together.”
Sam and Louis Tomlinson were pictured training earlier this week[/caption]
Sam was due to play in the same England side as One Direction star Louis, 33, who is now dating his ex Zara McDermott.
The pair were pictured training this week at Soccer Aid HQ in Tring, Herts, where the England and Rest of the World teams are preparing for the match.
Sam will now play a “ceremonial role” in Sunday’s match, kicking off the game before heading into the stands.
On his absence, England teammate Mo Farah said: “If Sam’s unable to play that’s a shame but we’re still proud of him for his efforts and what he did for UNICEF.
“He’ll still be with us and part of our team on the day.”
England team and coaching staff
Here is a look at the full team for England for Soccer Aid 2025…
Team:
- Steven Bartlett (Entrepreneur)
- Alex Brooker (TV personality)
- Jermain Defoe (Former footballer)
- Toni Duggan (Former footballer)
- Angry Ginge (YouTuber)
- Tom Grennan (Musician)
- Bear Grylls (TV personality)
- Joe Hart (Former footballer)
- Steph Houghton (Former footballer)
- Aaron Lennon (Former footballer)
- Dame Denise Lewis (Olympic gold medallist)
- Paddy McGuinness (TV personality)
- Sir Mo Farah (Former Olympian)
- Gary Neville (Former footballer)
- Sam Quek (Former hockey player/TV personality)
- Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
- Paul Scholes (Former footballer)
- Jill Scott (Former footballer)
- Sam Thompson (King of the Jungle)
- Louis Tomlinson (Musician)
- Michael Carrick (Former footballer)
- Phil Jagielka (Former footballer)
- Roman Kemp (Radio host)
- Jack Wilshere (Former footballer)
- Bella Ramsey (Actor)
Coaches:
- Wayne Rooney (Former footballer and manager)
- Tyson Fury (Boxer)
- Harry Redknapp (Former football manager)
- Vicky McClure (Actor)
- Goalkeeping coach: David James (Former footballer)
