city London, county Marathon: Celebs Rumors

TV’S Michelle Keegan manages to keep her slender figure — despite tucking into a takeaway every week. The star, 35, who found fame as barmaid Tina in Corrie, works out to avoid putting on weight, hubby Mark Wright revealed. He said: “She loves a Chinese takeaway and a curry.

A Perthshire man gave his all for 26 gruelling miles and even fought back tears to complete the famous London Marathon in dedication to his cancer fighting partner.

MARK Wright has signed up for his first big presenting role on the box since returning to the UK. The Sun can exclusively reveal the former Towie star, 35, is the new host of the UK version of The Challenge on Channel 5. A telly source said: “Mark really impressed the producers on The Challenge and they signed him up immediately.

MARK Wright has given fans a glimpse inside his mind-blowing new garden as he trimmed the grass to look like Wimbledon’s tennis courts. It came a day after he hugged and kissed his stunning wife Michelle Keegan after he ran the London Marathon. Mark  relaxed with some gardening as he showed off his sprawling lawn on Instagram afterwards.

TOWIE'S Mark Wright was helped over the London Marathon finish line by a hero runner who had "no clue who he was", The Sun can reveal. The reality TV star was struggling with leg cramp when Leon Swift, 41, ran stride by stride with him to complete the final stretch. They sucked salt tablets to recharge before high fiving and taking a celebratory picture after finishing the gruelling race together.

STRICTLY veteran Anton Du Beke is loving his new role as full time judge on the show – it’s the first time he has lasted a whole series without being voted off. Over the 18 years he has been on the BBC1 dance favourite — as a pro dancer until last year — Anton has never even made it to the final two contestants, let alone won the contest. And though the coveted glitterball is still beyond his reach, the 56-year-old consoles himself with the fact that no one can give him the boot these days.

TV star Vernon Kay has revealed he brushes his teeth four times a day. Dentists recommend doing it twice daily for two minutes each time.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans have slammed the BBC after it dropped a major spoiler about Tyler West. The DJ proved he's the fittest man on the dance floor after completing the London Marathon just hours after a high energy performance on Saturday night.

RINGO Starr was forced to cancel a show after he was taken ill hours before a gig yesterday. The Beatles drummer, 82, called off the concert because the ailment had affected his voice.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans are all saying the same thing tonight after Robbie Williams performed during the results show. The pop king, 48, performed his classic song She’s the One in a fetching pink suit, while professional dancers from the show danced in front of him.

GEMMA Collins stripped to a pink swimsuit as she showed off her shrinking figure. The former Towie star, 41, has been enjoying a luxury holiday with her family and fiancé Rami Hawash.

Michelle Keegan was a very proud wife on Sunday after her husband Mark Wright completed the London Marathon - and you won't believe how they celebrated the major milestone.MORE: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan reveal a look inside their ultra-luxurious new bedroomTaking to Instagram, Mark shared a heartwarming photo alongside his wife and nearest and dearest friends and family members, enjoying a very lavish meal in a private room at the Corinthia hotel in London.WATCH: Mark Wright shares sweet nickname for wife Michelle KeeganCaptioning the photo on his Instagram Stories, the radio presenter penned: "My people…always there."READ: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's jaw-dropping master bathroom rivals a five-star spaSEE: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan finally move into megamansion - and wowAmongst, the proud group was Mark's sister Jessica Wright and cousins, Sophie and Holly Wright. The Wright clan headed to the Corinthia after Mark's achievementThe sweet snap was also featured as part of a moving photo carousel shared by the former TOWIE star dedicated to his incredible achievement.In the post, Mark captured the emotional moments Michelle and his mum Carol greeted him at the finish line, as well as the details of the gruelling run including his mind-blowing step count after the day which wracked up to 43,656 steps.As he documented the day, Mark also shared the sweetest nickname he has for Michelle - and we'd never heard it before!A post shared by Mark Wright (@wrighty_)Mark posted a heartfelt update about his day In a behind-the-scenes video, as he made his way to the start line, Mark chatted to the camera.

KANYE West has appeared at Paris Fashion Week with a bloody lip and bruises in new photos. Kanye was photographed at the Balenciaga and Givenchy fashion shows, but he appeared to be injured. Thankfully, his injured appearance was all a show for fashion week and it seemed he was not really hurt.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Tony Adams has revealed sex with supermodel Caprice during their secret romance was "like a drug". The Arsenal legend, 55, had a short-lived relationship with the blonde beauty in 1999, two years after the end of his marriage to ex-wife Jane Shea. Writing in his 2017 memoir SOBER: Football.

MARK Wright kissed and cuddled wife Michelle Keegan as he crossed the finish line of the London Marathon. The loved-up couple put on a rare public display of affection after Mark completed the gruelling 26.2 mile city course. Tired Mark was all smiles as he was reunited with his wife after pounding the pavement for over three hours.

Mark Wright took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at his preparations for the London Marathon.His family supported him in his incredible endeavour, with wife Michelle Keegan by his side, alongside his parents.MORE: Mark Wright is one proud uncle in adorable baby photoIn a sweet moment, the presenter and reality TV show star revealed the adorable nickname he has for his spouse.Speaking to camera as he walked to the start line, Mark panned his phone to show his family behind him, and said: "Walking to the start line, mum, Shelley, me old man…WATCH: Mark Wright shares sweet nickname for wife Michelle KeeganAbout to start 26 point 2 miles, never in my life have done this, never in my life did I think that I would but here we go, there's a first for everything, come on!"READ: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's jaw-dropping master bathroom rivals a five-star spaSEE: Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright share exciting update: 'A dream come true'The star later shared a series of videos during his run, as he appeared progressively more fatigued but kept a positive mental attitude throughout.A post shared by Mark Wright (@wrighty_)Mark shared his pride after completing the marathonAfter the race, Mark shared a photo of himself holding up his medal, as well as one of himself kissing Michelle as she hugged him and later enjoying a meal with his friends and family.He captioned the images: "Wow what a day. Let me tell you, the best experience of my life.

Michelle Keegan sweetly supported her husband Mark Wright as he completed the London Marathon on Sunday.The former TOWIE star, 35, managed to finish the marathon in an impressive time of just over three hours and 40 minutes. According to the London Marathon app, this places him as 8,245th overall - an incredible achievement after the TV star admitted he has never ran a marathon prior to today.Taking to Instagram before the race, he said: "About to start 26.2 miles, never in my life have done this, never in my life did I think I would, but there's a first for everything - come on!" And Michelle, 35, who married Mark in 2015, was there to support her husband as he crossed the finish line as she was seen sweetly hugging him. The actress also took to her Instagram as she posted a video of him afterwards, captioned: "He did it!!" Michelle was also joined by her in-laws and Mark's parents Carol and Mark Senior as they too posted videos to their social media of their son's incredible milestone.

With the London Marathon back once again, a number of celebrities have taken the challenge to beat the gruelling 26.2 mile stretch across the capital - with some pretty impressive results. Just finishing a marathon at all is an incredible achievement, and these celebs can be proud of their fantastic efforts on the day - whether they are experienced runners or attempting the race for the first time.The mass participation section of the race started at 9.40am on Sunday, with the celebrities being joined by tens of thousands of people all looking to beat their personal bests, raise money for charity, or take on the challenge of a marathon.

FAMOUS faces took to the streets of the nation's capital as they ran the London Marathon among 40,000 runners. Celebs including Mark Wright, Strictly's Tyler West, James Cracknell and McFly's Harry Judd were among those pounding the pavements. BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth also put her best foot forward and appeared emotional as she reached the finish line of the 26.2 mile course.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Tyler West proved he's the fittest man on the dance floor today, completing the London Marathon just hours after a high energy performance. Overcast conditions before the race didn't dim his spirits as he spoke to the BBC's Gabby Logan alongside fellow celeb runner Mark Wright.

Kate Lawler ran into some trouble ahead of the London Marathon as her running partner somehow lost her trainers.The former Big Brother contestant took to Instagram early on Sunday as she and a friend prepared for the massive 26.2-mile route. But disaster struck when her running partner was left without trainers – though she did have a pair of high heels on standby. "Guys, my running partner can't find her running trainers.

Mark Wright has been training for the London Marathon with the help of Olympic gold medallist Paula Radcliffe, revealing the runner has been "incredible".The former The Only Way is Essex star, 35, spoke of being mentored by the once-fastest female runner of all time, 48, in a chat with OK!: "You can't really beat it, can you? She’s incredible. When you're training for something like this, you always take advice on Google or people you know, who have done it everyone gives you different advice, but I just stuck with her expertise and advice." He added: "And of course, it was the best. Because she's the best of all time." Mark - who has finally moved into his epic Essex mansion - revealed he has been working with Paula for around two years after originally signing up to do the marathon last year.

BBC TV host and adventurer Ben Fogle has offered a rallying cry to everyone looking for some last-minute motivation ahead of running the London Marathon on Sunday Ahead of the big race which will see 50,000 people compete in the ultimate endurance test, celebrity engagement platform Cameo asked Ben to give people a pep-talk to encourage them to keep going to the finish line.

MARK Wright has revealed he has struggled with his marathon training as he prepares to take on the historic London event for the first time. The former Towie star turned telly host was forced to pull out last year because of a calf tear and is now counting down the hours until he gets to the starting line. Mark, who has teamed up with FLORA for their Get Towns Active campaign, has been training for almost two years for the historic marathon.

Gemma Atkinson shared how touched she was after the kindest gesture from a fan, which she learned about via social media.The mum-of-one took to her Instagram Stories, where she shared a screenshot of a message from one of her followers.MORE: Gemma Atkinson documents struggles of having 'nothing' or 'no one' as fiancé Gorka leaves home for Strictly rehearsalsReferring to the London Marathon, which takes place next month, they wrote: "I am running for the BHF [British Heart Foundation] this year. It would be an honour to add your dad's name to my 'in memory of' list."I am writing these names on my arm as the inspiration to keep me going.WATCH: Gemma Atkinson shows off her 'pregnant face' as Mia plays Doctor"It is my first marathon after only having a baby last year it's going to be a tough race but so worth it for the work the British Heart Foundation do…"MORE: Gemma Atkinson makes controversial comment on marriage plans with GorkaSEE: Gemma Atkinson shows off her teeth transformation – and fans are impressedGemma responded by captioning the image: "And now I'm crying.… My dad was called David Atkinson.

Gemma Atkinson has shared how she was left in tears when a stranger messaged her to share what they wanted to do in memory of her late dad. The Hits Radio host lost her dad, David, when she was 17.

FORMER Emmerdale star Ryan Hawley has issued a heart-wrenching plea to fans ahead of a tough mission for charity. Ryan is most remembered for playing fan favourite Robert Sugden in the ITV soap where his relationship with Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) had fans hooked.  Now Ryan is set to embark on a deeply personal mission to run the London Marathon in honour of his best friend who passed away.

A Motherwell nurse, who lost her dad to heart disease, is lacing up her trainers and taking on the London Marathon in his memory.

For the first time, participants will be able to register as Non-Binary when they sign up for the 2023 London Marathon.Races that operate under World Athletics rules, such as the Championship, Good for Age, and elite athlete races will not offer a third option. According to London Marathon Event Director Hugh Brasher, “This is a significant step forward for the TCS London Marathon as we continue our journey to make our event truly inclusive.”Brasher continued, “We know there is still much more to be done, but changes such as this demonstrate our commitment to making the TCS London Marathon an event that is for everyone.” According to the Boston Athletic Association, in an interview with The Independent, “non-binary athletes can submit entry applications if they’ve completed a marathon as a non-binary participant during the current qualifying window.”LGBTQI sports advocacy group, Athlete Ally spokesperson Joanna Hoffman rescinded to the news, saying, “A truly inclusive marathon provides space for every runner to register, compete and be celebrated exactly as they are.”Hoffman continued, “Including a nonbinary category in the Boston and London Marathons, following the New York Marathon’s prior adoption, is a critical step forward.

Penny Lancaster was among the lines of police guarding Queen Elizabeth’s coffin as it was driven to Buckingham Palace. Sir Rod Stewart’s special constable wife, 51, was pictured in her uniform at RAF Northolt in front of the British monarch’s coffin as Her Majesty’s casket made its way to her former home of 70 years on Tuesday (13. 09.

MATT Hancock has been asked to appear on the next series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The former Health Secretary is the first serving MP to have been called up to take part in the popular Channel 4 show.

A marathon-running Lanarkshire mum conquered Britain's highest mountain - in the dark - for a cause close to her heart.

MARK Wright delighted his followers as he stripped down to his pants while changing in the park. The 35-year-old, who has recently been in Australia with wife Michelle Keegan, was getting changed to go for a run when he was caught on camera.

An Ayrshire primary school teacher is gearing up to run the London Marathon in honour of her stillborn daughter.

Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw has remembered his late wife and recalled her devastating cancer battle during an appearance on This Morning. The actor, who has played the ITV soap's Bob Hope for 22 years, suffered heartbreak in 2017 when wife Ruth died of pancreatic cancer aged 43.

A doctor is getting ready to take on the London Marathon for a charity close to his heart.