JOEL Dommett has revealed he fainted while running the London Marathon and woke up in an ambulance.
The Masked Singer host was taking on the gruelling 26.2-mile today for the second year running.
But things took a dramatic turn at mile 17 when he collapsed and woke up in the back of an ambulance.
Sharing his day with fans, Joel, 39, said: “Not the race I expected!
“I fainted at mile 17 – don’t really remember much but I woke up in an ambulance!
“Thanks to Frankie and Barry for being amazing.”;
Despite the scare, a determined Joel didn’t throw in the towel.
He added: “I really wanted to finish it. After a few hours my pulse was back and I got going again at a very different pace but really got to soak it all in. Proud of myself for finishing.”;
And he wasn’t short of celebrity support.
McFly’s Harry Judd, who also ran today, replied to his post: “That is a heroic effort mate! You were not in a good way when I saw you! Well done for getting back out and finishing. Huge respect!”;
Adventurer Bear Grylls gave Joel a virtual fist bump, adding: “Never give up! Well done.”;
Snowboarder Aimee Fuller also praised his grit, saying: “Unreal. Well done – would have stopped!”;
The London Marathon, one of the world’s biggest long-distance races, sees thousands of runners hit the capital’s streets each April, raising millions for charity.
Last year Joel cruised to the finish line with no drama.
