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Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jamie Laing reveals 'battered hobbit feet' after ultra marathon challenge raises over £2.2M for Comic Relief
Jamie Laing has revealed the toll his ultramarathon Comic Relief challenge took on his body, sharing a photo of his 'swollen' and 'battered' feet. The former Made in Chelsea star, 36, completed the grueling 150-plus mile run on Friday evening, crossing the finish line in Salford after setting off from London's Broadcasting House last Monday morning. Cheered on by supporters, Laing finished his Ultra Marathon Man challenge in the northern city where Red Nose Day is being filmed. His wife, reality star Sophie Habboo, was there to congratulate him with a hug at the finish line. On his final day, radio presenter Greg James ran alongside him in a wedding dress after BBC Radio 1 listeners helped push Laing's fundraising total past the £500,000 mark. The challenge has since raised an incredible £2,260,547, as announced on Monday's Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Greg James. Days after completing the challenge, Laing shared a photo of his feet on Instagram, joking that they looked like 'hobbit feet.' 'My feet are so swollen!!!' he wrote on his Instagram Story on Monday. 'They're battered and my toenail is about to fall off. 'They look a little bit like a hobbit feet. One thing's for sure, they aren't looking pretty.' Later speaking on Monday's Breakfast Show with Greg James, he added: 'Everyone told me it was going to be hard, it was going to be tough on my body… nobody warned me that my feet would become hobbit feet. 'I'm worried they're never going to go back to normal. They are so swollen. I can't wear any shoes apart from flip-flops.' Laing previously said he was dedicating the challenge to those who might be suffering, especially from their mental health, referencing his own challenges dealing with 'crippling anxiety' in his 20s. Hosting Red Nose Day, which raises vital funds for causes across the UK, were presenters Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark, Jonathan Ross, and Alesha Dixon. The night of comedy included sketches from some of the biggest shows on the BBC including Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators and Beyond Paradise.
The Independent
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Jamie Laing told wife every day he could not do Comic Relief marathon challenge
Reality star Sophie Habboo has said her husband Jaime Laing told her 'every day' that he could not complete a 150-plus mile run for Comic Relief. BBC Radio 1 presenter Laing, 36, raised more than £2 million during his Ultra Marathon Man challenge that saw him do consecutive marathons from London's Broadcasting House to Media City in Salford over the space of five days. Habboo, who tied the knot with her fellow former Made In Chelsea star in 2023, was there to meet him at the finish line. On Saturday, the 30-year-old wrote on Instagram: 'My hero, that I now get to share with the world. 'Your bravery, honesty, vulnerability and kindness are all things I see in you everyday but now everyone else gets to see that side of you too and I couldn't be more proud. 'Despite you telling me every day that you couldn't do it, and despite every part of me wanting to tell you to stop, I knew you would complete it because once you put your mind to something you don't give up, and you didn't give up. 'You said that you did this for all the people who suffer daily from mental health, who don't believe in themselves, who don't love themselves, well, in your own words you have just proven that 'you are stronger than you think, you are braver than you are and you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it'. I love you so much and am forever proud of you.' Laing previously said he was dedicating the challenge to those who might be suffering, especially from their mental health, referencing his own challenges dealing with 'crippling anxiety' in his 20s. On the final day of the challenge, Radio 1 presenter Greg James ran alongside him in a wedding dress after their station's listeners helped to get Laing's total over the £500,000 mark. The run raised £2,007,114, according to a shared social media post from BBC Radio 1 and Comic Relief on Friday. Laing wrote on Instagram: 'That was a wild ride.' Red Nose Day, which raises vital funds for causes across the UK, was hosted by presenters Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark, Jonathan Ross and Alesha Dixon. The night of comedy included sketches from some of the biggest shows on the BBC including Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators and Beyond Paradise.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jamie Laing told wife every day he could not do Comic Relief marathon challenge
Reality star Sophie Habboo has said her husband Jaime Laing told her 'every day' that he could not complete a 150-plus mile run for Comic Relief. BBC Radio 1 presenter Laing, 36, raised more than £2 million during his Ultra Marathon Man challenge that saw him do consecutive marathons from London's Broadcasting House to Media City in Salford over the space of five days. Habboo, who tied the knot with her fellow former Made In Chelsea star in 2023, was there to meet him at the finish line. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sophie Habboo (@sophiehabboo) On Saturday, the 30-year-old wrote on Instagram: 'My hero, that I now get to share with the world. 'Your bravery, honesty, vulnerability and kindness are all things I see in you everyday but now everyone else gets to see that side of you too and I couldn't be more proud. 'Despite you telling me every day that you couldn't do it, and despite every part of me wanting to tell you to stop, I knew you would complete it because once you put your mind to something you don't give up, and you didn't give up. 'You said that you did this for all the people who suffer daily from mental health, who don't believe in themselves, who don't love themselves, well, in your own words you have just proven that 'you are stronger than you think, you are braver than you are and you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it'. I love you so much and am forever proud of you.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jamie Laing (@jamielaing) Laing previously said he was dedicating the challenge to those who might be suffering, especially from their mental health, referencing his own challenges dealing with 'crippling anxiety' in his 20s. On the final day of the challenge, Radio 1 presenter Greg James ran alongside him in a wedding dress after their station's listeners helped to get Laing's total over the £500,000 mark. The run raised £2,007,114, according to a shared social media post from BBC Radio 1 and Comic Relief on Friday. Laing wrote on Instagram: 'That was a wild ride.' Red Nose Day, which raises vital funds for causes across the UK, was hosted by presenters Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark, Jonathan Ross and Alesha Dixon. The night of comedy included sketches from some of the biggest shows on the BBC including Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators and Beyond Paradise.
The Independent
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Jamie Laing's ultra marathon: Emotional Made in Chelsea star learns how much he raised for Comic Relief
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy BBC Radio 1 presenter Jamie Laing shared the emotional moment he learnt he had raised more than £2m for Comic Relief through his extraordinary Ultra Marathon Man challenge. The former Made in Chelsea star ran five consecutive ultra marathons in five days – a total of 150 miles (241km), from London to Salford, where he crossed the finish line on Friday (21 March). Laing, 36, who claimed to have never run more than 3.1 miles before taking on the challenge, was greeted at the finish line by his wife, Sophie Habboo, and his Radio 1 colleagues Greg James, Vick Hope and Jeremiah Asiamah. In a clip shared to Laing's Instagram page, fans were shown the moment he discovered he had raised a huge sum for charity, burying his face in his hands before triumphantly shouting 'let's go!'. 'Thank you everyone, thank you so much, thank you for digging deep, that is unbelievable,' he said. 'It just means the world, I'll never forget this… you are changing and saving lives.' Laing's friends, including his former Made in Chelsea co-star Ollie Proudlock, were among those sharing their support and admiration for him on Instagram. Jamie Laing was emotional as he heard how much he'd raised for Comic Relief ( BBC/Instagram ) 'COME ONNNNN!!!! LET'S GOOOOO!!!' Proudlock wrote. 'JAMIEEEEEEE omg I feel I've had an ultramarathon of emotions watching this INCREDIBLE human achieve this superhuman feat,' author and journalist Elizabeth Day said. 'Incredible!' singer Paloma Faith said. Laing previously said that he was dedicating the challenge to anyone who might be suffering with mental health, referencing his own challenges dealing with 'crippling anxiety' in his twenties. Red Nose Day's 40th anniversary show was filmed in Salford, where the media personality crossed the finish line. Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. £8.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. £8.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free He began his career as a BBC radio presenter in March last year to some controversy, as critics hit out at the broadcaster for hiring a reality star to host the prestigious slot. Laing, whose great-grandfather founded the McVitie's biscuit empire, told The Sunday Times that naysayers were wrong to assume he had 'just swanned in' to the slot: 'I've been trying to get this job for eight years, constantly grinding, constantly asking to do little slots,' he said. 'No one is given a job here because their mum or dad helped them into it. You have to earn your colours.' He added: 'I suppose what people see now is that I'm maybe not just a posh idiot.' This year's night of comedy included sketches featuring some of the BBC's biggest shows, including Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators, and Beyond Paradise, and was hosted by Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark, Jonathan Ross and Alesha Dixon. The programme had raised £34m for the charity by the end of the anniversary broadcast.
The Independent
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Emotional moment Jamie Laing learns how much he raised for Comic Relief
BBC Radio 1 presenter Jamie Laing shared the emotional moment he learnt he had raised more than £2m for Comic Relief through his extraordinary Ultra Marathon Man challenge. The former Made in Chelsea star ran five consecutive ultra marathons in five days – a total of 150 miles (241km), from London to Salford, where he crossed the finish line on Friday (21 March). Laing, 36, who claimed to have never run more than 3.1 miles before taking on the challenge, was greeted at the finish line by his wife, Sophie Habboo, and his Radio 1 colleagues Greg James, Vick Hope and Jeremiah Asiamah. In a clip shared to Laing's Instagram page, fans were shown the moment he discovered he had raised a huge sum for charity, burying his face in his hands before triumphantly shouting 'let's go!'. 'Thank you everyone, thank you so much, thank you for digging deep, that is unbelievable,' he said. 'It just means the world, I'll never forget this… you are changing and saving lives.' Laing's friends, including his former Made in Chelsea co-star Ollie Proudlock, were among those sharing their support and admiration for him on Instagram. 'COME ONNNNN!!!! LET'S GOOOOO!!!' Proudlock wrote. 'JAMIEEEEEEE omg I feel I've had an ultramarathon of emotions watching this INCREDIBLE human achieve this superhuman feat,' author and journalist Elizabeth Day said. 'Incredible!' singer Paloma Faith said. Laing previously said that he was dedicating the challenge to anyone who might be suffering with mental health, referencing his own challenges dealing with 'crippling anxiety' in his twenties. Red Nose Day's 40th anniversary show was filmed in Salford, where the media personality crossed the finish line. He began his career as a BBC radio presenter in March last year to some controversy, as critics hit out at the broadcaster for hiring a reality star to host the prestigious slot. Laing, whose great-grandfather founded the McVitie's biscuit empire, told The Sunday Times that naysayers were wrong to assume he had 'just swanned in' to the slot: 'I've been trying to get this job for eight years, constantly grinding, constantly asking to do little slots,' he said. 'No one is given a job here because their mum or dad helped them into it. You have to earn your colours.' He added: 'I suppose what people see now is that I'm maybe not just a posh idiot.' This year's night of comedy included sketches featuring some of the BBC's biggest shows, including Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators, and Beyond Paradise, and was hosted by Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark, Jonathan Ross and Alesha Dixon. The programme had raised £34m for the charity by the end of the anniversary broadcast.
