Sam Thompson breaks down in tears and is comforted by Pete Wicks as disaster strikes on 260-mile endurance challenge
SAM Thompson today broke down in tears and was comforted by Pete Wicks as he continued his 260-mile endurance challenge.
The much-loved TV and radio star, 34, is aiming to complete the gruelling feat on both bike and foot in aid of Unicef - but has been hit by disaster.
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Former Made In Chelsea star Sam revealed that he has suffered a calf injury while running, which has hindered him.
Not one to quit, the I'm A Celebrity champ has continued the huge challenge, which is due to end on June 15, in Manchester.
Sam - who is dating Love Island star Samie Elishi - was originally meant to run the massive distance, but now he is using a bike a while.
However, due to his injury, and also the enormity of the challenge, Sam broke down today when he was reunited with his best friend Pete Wicks along the way.
The emotional moment was shared on the pair's Staying Relevant podcast Instagram handle.
In a heartwarming clip, Pete can be seen waiting for his pal as he approached him on his run.
Sam was seen limping slightly due to his injury, but upon seeing his BFF, he burst into tears.
Pete then pulled him in for a hug and gave him a kiss on the cheek
'You all right? Come here. It's alright,' Pete said to Sam.
The reality star then replied: "I didn't know you were coming."
Sam Thompson reveals injury as disaster strikes during challenge
Pete then said: 'Of course I'm coming, do you think I'd miss this? Come on, I'm so proud of you. Look how proud I am. You're smashing it."
Struggling to compose himself, Sam said that he didn't think he's "smashing it".
Pete immediately rushed to comfort his pal, and said: '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."
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Sam kicked off his enormous challenge on Monday (June 2).
He aims to run a marathon a day, as well as cycle, until June 15, when he arrives at Old Trafford for Soccer Aid.
The challenge is helping support UNICEF's mission to help children worldwide grow up safe, healthy and able to play.
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