JOEL Dommett managed to run the London Marathon in five hours and twenty minutes despite wearing a huge piranha mask, weighing 8kg.
The Masked Singer host 38, admitted he had to ‘dig deep’ as he ran in the costume, which had first been worn by the programme’s 2024 winner, McFly’s Danny Jones.
Speaking after completing the 26.2 mile course, Joel said: “It was definitely the hardest marathon I’ve done.
“Really had to dig deep. Lots of shouting to myself.
“It probably weighs, I reckon, probably about 8kg, something like that.
“The hard thing was it (the costume) was just banging against my head the entire time.
“I think I’m about three inches shorter now.”
The TV presenter said he wore it because he “wanted to do it in a different way and raise some money for a great charity” – Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
He was supported by his wife Hannah and little boy Wilde, who were watching from home.
Celebrity London Marathon Times
Harry Judd – 3.23.40
Tom Grennan – 3.45.39
Ruth Wilson – 4:54:26
Joel Dommett – 5:19:19
Christopher Eccleston – 5:21:50
Hannah shared a video of Wilde wearing a baby grow, with ‘Go Daddy Go’ written on it.
But she couldn’t resist making a little joke and added a snap that read: “The physical intensity of pregnancy is like running a 40-week marathon.”
Joel later added on Instagram: “The atmosphere was INCREDIBLE.. thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting everyone. Was unbelievable.”
Other famous faces taking part included comedian and TV presenter Romesh Ranganathan, who was running for suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm), and actress Ruth Wilson who was running for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Musician Tom Grennan, TV presenter Natalie Pinkham, comedians Ivo Graham and Rosie Jones and McFly drummer Harry Judd also ran.
