Christine McGuinness collapses on the floor as gruelling training for The Games begins
They are set to star in new ITV reality show The Games, which see sees celebrities train and compete in a variety of Olympic sports.
And things look as though they’ve already taken their toll on Christine McGuinness as she was seen collapsed on the floor after training began in East London on Monday.
Meanwhile, Olivia Attwood was seen taking a breather amid rehearsals for the show at an athletics ground in the capital.
Oh dear! Things look as though they’ve already taken their toll on Christine McGuinness as she was seen collapsed on the floor after training began in East London on Monday
While Christine, 34, is known for her sporty snaps on social media, it seems that training for an Olympic sports is a whole different kettle of fish as she was snapped sprawled out on the ground.
It is not known if she collapse to the floor with exhaustion or if she fell over, but the mum-of-three was soon pictured smiling again as she recovered quickly.
Moments before she was seen spiriting alongside Olivia and other competitors as they raced down the track.
Both Olivia and Christine looked incredible, showing off their midriffs in black crop tops, witch they teamed with matching leggings.
Looking good: Meanwhile, Olivia Attwood was seen taking a breather amid rehearsals for the show at an athletics ground in the capital
Whoops! While Christine, 34, is known for her sporty snaps on social media, it seems that training for an Olympic sports is a whole different kettle of fish as she was snapped sprawled out on the ground
She’s OK: It is not known if she collapse to the floor with exhaustion or if she fell over, but the mum-of-three was soon pictured smiling again as she recovered quickly
Going for gold: Moments before she was seen spiriting alongside Olivia and other competitors as they raced down the track
With Love Island alumni Olivia seen taking a short break as she caught up on her mobile phone amid day one of the tough training regime.
Meanwhile, Olivia and Christine joined the fellow female competitors newsreader Lucrezia Millarini, Emmerdale’s Rebecca Sarker, model Phoenix Brown and songwriter Chelcee Grimes as they tried out their javelin skills.
The ladies were seen lined up in a row as they held their javelins while being taught the technique of the sport for the show.
Looking good: Both Olivia and Christine looked incredible, showing off their midriffs in black crop tops, witch they teamed with matching leggings
Run for it! Lucrezia Millarini, Chelcee Grimes and Phoenix Brown joined Olivia and Christine on the track (L-R)
Chit chat: With Love Island alumni Olivia seen taking a short break as she caught up on her mobile phone amid day one of the tough training regime
What a day: Lucrezia and Christine joined their fellow The Games stars for gruelling training
Here come the girls! The ladies were seen working up a sweat on the running track (L-R Phoenix, Rebecca, Chelcee, Olivia, Christine and Lucrezia)
Christine certainly looked on fine form and fully recovered from her tumble as she got to grips with her javelin.
With Chelcee also looking amazing as she tested out her throwing skills.
Meanwhile, the boys also showed off their sporting prowess, with Ryan Thomas seen leading the way as he sprinted down the track during a race.
The former Coronation Street star was seen grimacing as he ran as fast as he can alongside his fellow competitors including Max George and Will Njobvu.
Skills: Meanwhile, Olivia and Christine joined the fellow female competitors newsreader Lucrezia Millarini, Emmerdale’s Rebecca Sarker, model Phoenix Brown and songwriter Chelcee Grimes as they tried out their javelin skills
Go for it: Christine showed off her figure in her form-fitting leggings and crop top as she perfected her javelin skills
Awesome work ladies: With Chelcee also looking amazing as she tested out her throwing skills
Competition: Six ladies will put their sporting skills to the test in the ITV show
Work it: Christine certainly wasn’t camera shy on the day as she strutted her stuff for the film crew
Meanwhile, Ryan’s fellow Corrie actor Colson Smith was seen working up a sweat alongside Harry Potter’s Josh Herdman.
The triathlon-style challenges will see the stars step out of their comfort zones as they are coached and trained in running, swimming and cycling before competing.
The six male and six female competitors will battle it out in the athletics arena, the swimming pool, gymnasium and velodrome, putting their sporting talents to the test in events from an 100-metre sprint and diving.
There she goes: Olivia flashed a beaming smile as she tried out the javelin
Sports stars: The girls were impressing with their adroitness during javelin training
Look at her go! Chelcee stunned with her impressive javelin skills after one day of training
Bond: The ladies looked like they formed close friendships during the first day of training
Jokers: Olivia and Christine were seen larking about on the track
Armed and ready: Christine, Olivia and Mel B’s daughter Phoenix lined up to throw
As well as live event coverage, each episode will also feature the celebrities’ gruelling training for the challenges, as they are taught the sports from scratch by some of the UK’s top coaches.
The celebrities will attempt to creep up the leaderboard, before the series will come to a head in a final showdown, which will see one male and one female champion crowned.
The week-long event, produced by Initial, will be hosted live by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff, while Alex Scott will star as trackside reporter and Chris Kamara will be commentator.
Ready to go: Emmerdale’s Rebecca, who plays Manpreet Sharma, cut a serious figure as she clutched onto her Javelin Spear
Sporty: The triathlon-style challenges will see the stars step out of their comfort zones as they are coached and trained in running, swimming and cycling before competing
Lesson: As well as live event coverage, each episode will also feature the celebrities’ gruelling training for the challenges, as they are taught the sports from scratch by some of the UK’s top coaches
Go on boys! Meanwhile, the boys also showed off their sporting prowess, with Ryan Thomas seen leading the way as he sprinted down the track during a race
There they go: Meanwhile, Ryan’s fellow Corrie actor Colson Smith (centre) was seen working up a sweat alongside Harry Potter’s Josh Herdman (left) and Max George (right)
Good going: The lads looked mightily impressed with their performance
Speedy: Corrie’s Colson looked as though he was having fun as she raced along the track
Draco will be impressed! Josh, who played Gregory Goyle in the wizarding series, was on fine form during training
Happy days: Will and Max were all smiles on the track
Sharing her delight at hosting the show, Holly said: ‘I’m really excited to be presenting The Real Games with Freddie and the rest of the team. I can’t wait to watch our celebrity competitors go head-to-head.’
While Freddie added: ‘This is going to be a brilliant week of TV. Our celeb competitors will need to be at the top of their game to be in with a chance of topping the medals table.’
The Games will run for five episodes, two with a 90-minute runtime and the other three coming in at an hour each.
Nice one: Ryan also tried his hand at the hammer throw
Filming: The boys looked on as Ryan chucked the hammer weight as far as he could
Up next: Colson braced himself as he prepared for his hammer throw
Trim: The soap star showed off his slimmed down frame in a black T-shirt and matching shorts
Compeition: The six male and six female competitors will battle it out in the athletics arena, the swimming pool, gymnasium and velodrome, putting their sporting talents to the test in events from an 100-metre sprint and diving
