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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carrie Bickmore's rumoured lover Tommy Little falls ill and requires an IV drip after running for her charity event in South Africa - as video footage of him vomiting on a tree emerges
He trained hard to compete in the Big Five marathon in South Africa over the weekend to raise money for his rumoured lover Carrie Bickmore 's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity. And while Tommy Little finished the long-distance foot race, it came at a price. The radio funnyman revealed he busted a calf muscle and 'spewed' post the 42.195km run. Tommy was filmed throwing up on a tree after the gruelling course. 'When I stop cramping I'll post some better content, but just wanted to let the people who are following along know that we survived the Big 5 Marathon! he wrote in an Instagram post. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I came in 22nd place and all I needed to do to achieve that was bust a calf muscle and spew to the point of needing an IV drip post race.' Tommy added that the donations he received, which will go towards Carrie's charity, was what kept him going as he almost quit 3km in. 'It was humbling and brilliant and if it wasn't for all you beautiful people that donated I absolutely would've given up 3kms in. Thank you. Love you. I'm gonna sleep and will post more tomorrow ❤️' he said. Carrie and Tommy were joined by several other celebrities in the marathon, including Sam Wood, Olivia Molly Rogers, Merrick Watts, Ned Brockman, Ellidy Pullin, Laura Enever and Trent Cotchin. Ahead of the event, Carrie broke down in tears after reading a heartbreaking letter from a mother who is battling brain cancer. The veteran presenter, 44, shared a clip to social media on Saturday in which she became emotional as she read out the sad letter she had received. 'I hope this letter finds you well. I am Courtney and I have had brain cancer since I was 34, nine years,' Carrie read out. I used to be a nurse and I loved it, but now I am the patient. When I woke up at hospital, I was told the diagnosis and my life expectancy was one to two years. 'I laughed at the doctors and told them they were wrong, told them I was leaving. I have a boy who is five years old now. Never once did I think I was going to die. 'This diagnosis has changed me for the better... I see more beauty in the world now.' Carrie's voice was heard breaking as she told fans it is important to continue to do charity work to support people like Courtney. 'It was heartbreaking but so inspiring and another reminder why we are here. You'll be there with me every step Courtney,' Carrie said. 'Please donate if you can, even just a few dollars. The link is in my bio. You CAN make a difference.' Last month, Carrie told Confidential that the big five African animals 'will make me run fast, that is for sure'. 'Last year they had to delay the start of the race because there was a lion roaming around. I've decided not to read up too much about it because I've decided if I read about it, I won't go,' she said. 'I'm just going to go there with my eyes closed and open them at the start line and see what happens.' Carrie set up her charity after her late husband, Greg Lange, lost his battle with brain cancer. She announced she would continue Greg's legacy with the charity during her Gold Logie acceptance speech in 2015.
Daily Telegraph
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
AFL news: Scott Selwood's heartbreaking final act for late brothers Adam and Troy comes to light, Isaac Smith, South Africa's Big Five Marathon
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Adam Selwood's plan to run a half marathon to raise money for a mental health charity in honour of his brother Troy – who died earlier this year – emerged following the 41-year-old's death last month. Tragically he never made the date of the race. But in an incredible act of courage, the youngest Selwood brother Scott decided to run a marathon in honour of his two brothers, completing a punishing solo run for charity all alone in the cold wintry Melbourne conditions on Saturday. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Selwood decided to run a marathon to help him grieve the loss of his brothers, while also raising money for Carrie Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity. The 35-year-old Collingwood assistant coach decided to complete South Africa's Big Five Marathon in the wake of Adam's tragic death last month before later pulling out, with Hawthorn and Geelong premiership hero Isaac Smith taking on the task of replacing Scott in South Africa despite having a newborn at home. However, Scott still decided to run a solo marathon in honour of his brothers who were both avid runners. Scott, running in support of Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity, completed his marathon, by running 42.2km around Albert Park in Melbourne in an impressive three hours and two minutes, an average of 4:19/km. The incredible act saw his brother Joel take to social media to write: 'You would have been forgiven if you weren't up for it today brother.' 'But instead you did it the hardest way possible — underprepared, freezing cold and ran alone against the clock. '42.2km and smashed it. Proud of you Uncle Scooter.' The Selwood boys – Joel, Troy, Adam and Scott Selwood after this year's grand final. Together Scott and Smith have raised more than $55,000 for charity. In a post to Instagram after completing the marathon Scott wrote: 'Not Africa but the importance to the cause stays the same!' 'I learnt some very hard lessons about being underprepared for a marathon also! So did my toenails! 'To everyone who has donated. a very big THANK YOU. This is an incredible cause and with incredible people. It wasn't meant to be for me in Africa but that's when you're lucky to have great people to step in and support (like) Isaac Smith. Good luck team!' Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer took two dozen people to South Africa for the Big Five marathon and half-marathon. Smith – running in place of Selwood – finished in 5:33:22, just behind Carrie Bickmore's co-host Tommy Little (5:28:55). Richmond premiership players Brandon Ellis (5:06:11) and Trent Cotchin (5:12:08) also registered strong times. Selwood brothers, L- R Scott, Joel, Adam and Joel While Australian ultra-marathon athlete Nedd Brockmann won the marathon in a time of 3:15:31. It comes after Bickmore revealed last month that Scott had originally set out to complete the South Africa marathon to help him grieve the loss of his two brothers. 'It has been the most gut-wrenching time for the Selwood family, a much-loved football family who have tragically lost two brothers in very short succession,' she said last month. 'It is the most shocking situation for their family … in the midst of all of this, Scott decided he wanted to come on the Big Five adventure with us. 'At the time, it was something to give him purpose, to give him a reason to keep running every day, as he and his family were navigating their grief. 'And he was doing such an incredible job (before deciding to withdraw).' Originally published as Scott Selwood's heartbreaking and courageous final act for late brothers Adam and Troy
Courier-Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
AFL news: Scott Selwood's heartbreaking final act for late brothers Adam and Troy comes to light, Isaac Smith, South Africa's Big Five Marathon
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Adam Selwood's plan to run a half marathon to raise money for a mental health charity in honour of his brother Troy – who died earlier this year – emerged following the 41-year-old's death last month. Tragically he never made the date of the race. But in an incredible act of courage, the youngest Selwood brother Scott decided to run a marathon in honour of his two brothers, completing a punishing solo run for charity all alone in the cold wintry Melbourne conditions on Saturday. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Selwood decided to run a marathon to help him grieve the loss of his brothers, while also raising money for Carrie Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity. The 35-year-old Collingwood assistant coach decided to complete South Africa's Big Five Marathon in the wake of Adam's tragic death last month before later pulling out, with Hawthorn and Geelong premiership hero Isaac Smith taking on the task of replacing Scott in South Africa despite having a newborn at home. However, Scott still decided to run a solo marathon in honour of his brothers who were both avid runners. Scott, running in support of Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity, completed his marathon, by running 42.2km around Albert Park in Melbourne in an impressive three hours and two minutes, an average of 4:19/km. The incredible act saw his brother Joel take to social media to write: 'You would have been forgiven if you weren't up for it today brother.' 'But instead you did it the hardest way possible — underprepared, freezing cold and ran alone against the clock. '42.2km and smashed it. Proud of you Uncle Scooter.' The Selwood boys – Joel, Troy, Adam and Scott Selwood after this year's grand final. Together Scott and Smith have raised more than $55,000 for charity. In a post to Instagram after completing the marathon Scott wrote: 'Not Africa but the importance to the cause stays the same!' 'I learnt some very hard lessons about being underprepared for a marathon also! So did my toenails! 'To everyone who has donated. a very big THANK YOU. This is an incredible cause and with incredible people. It wasn't meant to be for me in Africa but that's when you're lucky to have great people to step in and support (like) Isaac Smith. Good luck team!' Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer took two dozen people to South Africa for the Big Five marathon and half-marathon. Smith – running in place of Selwood – finished in 5:33:22, just behind Carrie Bickmore's co-host Tommy Little (5:28:55). Richmond premiership players Brandon Ellis (5:06:11) and Trent Cotchin (5:12:08) also registered strong times. Selwood brothers, L- R Scott, Joel, Adam and Joel While Australian ultra-marathon athlete Nedd Brockmann won the marathon in a time of 3:15:31. It comes after Bickmore revealed last month that Scott had originally set out to complete the South Africa marathon to help him grieve the loss of his two brothers. 'It has been the most gut-wrenching time for the Selwood family, a much-loved football family who have tragically lost two brothers in very short succession,' she said last month. 'It is the most shocking situation for their family … in the midst of all of this, Scott decided he wanted to come on the Big Five adventure with us. 'At the time, it was something to give him purpose, to give him a reason to keep running every day, as he and his family were navigating their grief. 'And he was doing such an incredible job (before deciding to withdraw).' Originally published as Scott Selwood's heartbreaking and courageous final act for late brothers Adam and Troy
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Scott Selwood's heartbreaking and courageous final act for late brothers Adam and Troy
Adam Selwood's plan to run a half marathon to raise money for a mental health charity in honour of his brother Troy – who died earlier this year – emerged following the 41-year-old's death last month. Tragically he never made the date of the race. But in an incredible act of courage, the youngest Selwood brother Scott decided to run a marathon in honour of his two brothers, completing a punishing solo run for charity all alone in the cold wintry Melbourne conditions on Saturday. Selwood decided to run a marathon to help him grieve the loss of his brothers, while also raising money for Carrie Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity. The 35-year-old Collingwood assistant coach decided to complete South Africa's Big Five Marathon in the wake of Adam's tragic death last month before later pulling out, with Hawthorn and Geelong premiership hero Isaac Smith taking on the task of replacing Scott in South Africa despite having a newborn at home. However, Scott still decided to run a solo marathon in honour of his brothers who were both avid runners. Scott, running in support of Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer charity, completed his marathon, by running 42.2km around Albert Park in Melbourne in an impressive three hours and two minutes, an average of 4:19/km. The incredible act saw his brother Joel take to social media to write: 'You would have been forgiven if you weren't up for it today brother.' 'But instead you did it the hardest way possible — underprepared, freezing cold and ran alone against the clock. '42.2km and smashed it. Proud of you Uncle Scooter.' Together Scott and Smith have raised more than $55,000 for charity. In a post to Instagram after completing the marathon Scott wrote: 'Not Africa but the importance to the cause stays the same!' 'I learnt some very hard lessons about being underprepared for a marathon also! So did my toenails! 'To everyone who has donated. a very big THANK YOU. This is an incredible cause and with incredible people. It wasn't meant to be for me in Africa but that's when you're lucky to have great people to step in and support (like) Isaac Smith. Good luck team!' Bickmore's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer took two dozen people to South Africa for the Big Five marathon and half-marathon. Smith – running in place of Selwood – finished in 5:33:22, just behind Carrie Bickmore's co-host Tommy Little (5:28:55). Richmond premiership players Brandon Ellis (5:06:11) and Trent Cotchin (5:12:08) also registered strong times. While Australian ultra-marathon athlete Nedd Brockmann won the marathon in a time of 3:15:31. It comes after Bickmore revealed last month that Scott had originally set out to complete the South Africa marathon to help him grieve the loss of his two brothers. 'It has been the most gut-wrenching time for the Selwood family, a much-loved football family who have tragically lost two brothers in very short succession,' she said last month. 'It is the most shocking situation for their family … in the midst of all of this, Scott decided he wanted to come on the Big Five adventure with us. 'At the time, it was something to give him purpose, to give him a reason to keep running every day, as he and his family were navigating their grief. 'And he was doing such an incredible job (before deciding to withdraw).'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Scott Selwood runs solo marathon for charity to continue legacy of late brother Adam
Former AFL star Scott Selwood completed a grueling solo marathon in Melbourne on Saturday to continue the legacy of his late brother, Adam. Selwood, now assistant coach of Collingwood, had been planning to run in South Africa 's Big Five Marathon but was forced to pull out due to the tragic death of Adam in May. Adam's death at the age of 41 came just three months after his identical twin and fellow former AFL player Troy Selwood died. Scott's commitment to the cause remained, with him completing 42.2km around Albert Park on Saturday - raising money for Carrie Bickmore 's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer in the process. 'You would have been forgiven if you weren't up for it today brother,' Joel Selwood posted to social media, praising his brother. 'But instead you did it the hardest way possible — underprepared, freezing cold and ran alone against the clock. '42.2km and smashed it. Proud of you Uncle Scooter.' Scott, who has been rocked by the recent tragedy, managed to run the distance in three hours and two minutes. 'Not Africa but the importance to the cause stays the same!' Scott posted to social media. 'I learnt some very hard lessons about being underprepared for a marathon also! So did my toenails! 'To everyone who has donated.. a very big THANK YOU. This is an incredible cause and with incredible people. 'It wasn't mean to be for me in Africa but that's when you're lucky to have great people to step in and support (like) Isaac Smith. Good luck team!' Scott was referring to former AFL star Isaac Smith who stepped up and ran the South African marathon in his stead. Aussie Nedd Brockmann won the event in 3.15.31, with Smith finishing in 5.33.22. Smith, who has a newborn at home, said stepping up to run the race was a no-brainer for him. 'There wasn't really a question because they've done so many amazing things for so many people,' he said. 'They're a beautiful family and I'll do anything to help them out.' Before his death, Adam Selwood was meant to run a half-marathon to honour his brother Troy. He hoped to raise $10,000 for WA charity zero2hero, which supports mental health leadership and suicide prevention. A group of Adam's friends – including West Coast teammates – finished what he started by running the race.
