Sam Thompson 'blown away' as he crosses Soccer Aid finishing line in tears
Sam Thompson has finally made it, as he just crossed the finish line in Manchester in tears on Friday, June 6. The former I'm A Celeb star was met by his sister Louise who was overwhelmed with emotion as they shared a huge hug.
The Made In Chelsea star was honoured to recieve a message from the Prime Minister as he crossed the finish line after receiving support from Keir Starmer.
He told the Mirror it's 'mad' that the Prime Minister said he was 'inspiring'. "I can't believe the prime minister knows my name," Sam said.
The 32 year old admitted: "I am totally broken - but so happy . The fact this challenge has grabbed everyone's attention is just so incredible and I have just been blown away!"
While on his Matchball Mission for UNICEF, Sam suffered a calf strain and had to use a bicycle after receiving advice from a medical team. He's been supported along the way by pals including Pete Wicks, Josie Gibson and Love Island's Chris Hughes.
Fans were left in tears as he was also reunited with his former campmate Tony Bellew on Thursday, who came to his aid with a speed boat to get him across the finish line.
He told Hits Radio Breakfast Show's team: "On the first day I did the first marathon and on the last 2k I felt like I'd been shot in the back of the leg and I've completely torn the calf muscle but it's fine I'm strapped up!"
After finishing his gruelling day two, Sam said the toughest parts of the day were the weather conditions. "We were absolutely drenched, and my back was aching, but having Chris there kept me going," he said.
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