Christine McGuinness collapses on the floor as gruelling training for The Games begins

They are set to star in new ITV reality show The Games, which see sees celebrities train and compete in a variety of Olympic sports.

And things look as though they’ve already taken their toll on Christine McGuinness as she was seen collapsed on the floor after training began in East London on Monday. 

Meanwhile, Olivia Attwood was seen taking a breather amid rehearsals for the show at an athletics ground in the capital. 

Shattered: She's set to star in new ITV reality show The Games, which see sees celebrities train and compete in a variety of Olympic sports

Oh dear! Things look as though they’ve already taken their toll on Christine McGuinness as she was seen collapsed on the floor after training began in East London on Monday

While Christine, 34, is known for her sporty snaps on social media, it seems that training for an Olympic sports is a whole different kettle of fish as she was snapped sprawled out on the ground.

It is not known if she collapse to the floor with exhaustion or if she fell over, but the mum-of-three was soon pictured smiling again as she recovered quickly.

Moments before she was seen spiriting alongside Olivia and other competitors as they raced down the track. 

Both Olivia and Christine looked incredible, showing off their midriffs in black crop tops, witch they teamed with matching leggings.  

Looking good: Meanwhile, Olivia Attwood was seen taking a breather amid rehearsals for the show at an athletics ground in the capital

Looking good: Meanwhile, Olivia Attwood was seen taking a breather amid rehearsals for the show at an athletics ground in the capital

Whoops! While Christine, 34, is known for her sporty snaps on social media, it seems that training for an Olympic sports is a whole different kettle of fish as she was snapped sprawled out on the ground

Whoops! While Christine, 34, is known for her sporty snaps on social media, it seems that training for an Olympic sports is a whole different kettle of fish as she was snapped sprawled out on the ground

She's OK: It is not known if she collapse to the floor with exhaustion or if she fell over, but the mum-of-three was soon pictured smiling again as she recovered quickly

She’s OK: It is not known if she collapse to the floor with exhaustion or if she fell over, but the mum-of-three was soon pictured smiling again as she recovered quickly

Going for gold: Moments before she was seen spiriting alongside Olivia and other competitors as they raced down the track

Going for gold: Moments before she was seen spiriting alongside Olivia and other competitors as they raced down the track

With Love Island alumni Olivia seen taking a short break as she caught up on her mobile phone amid day one of the tough training regime.

Meanwhile, Olivia and Christine joined the fellow female competitors newsreader Lucrezia Millarini, Emmerdale’s Rebecca Sarker, model Phoenix Brown and songwriter Chelcee Grimes as they tried out their javelin skills.

The ladies were seen lined up in a row as they held their javelins while being taught the technique of the sport for the show. 

Looking good: Both Olivia and Christine looked incredible, showing off their midriffs in black crop tops, witch they teamed with matching leggings

Looking good: Both Olivia and Christine looked incredible, showing off their midriffs in black crop tops, witch they teamed with matching leggings

Run for it! Lucrezia Millarini, Chelcee Grimes and Phoenix Brown joined Olivia and Christine on the track (L-R)

Run for it! Lucrezia Millarini, Chelcee Grimes and Phoenix Brown joined Olivia and Christine on the track (L-R)

Chit chat: With Love Island alumni Olivia seen taking a short break as she caught up on her mobile phone amid day one of the tough training regime

Chit chat: With Love Island alumni Olivia seen taking a short break as she caught up on her mobile phone amid day one of the tough training regime

Here come the girls! The ladies were seen working up a sweat on the running track

Here come the girls! The ladies were seen working up a sweat on the running track

Christine certainly looked on fine form and fully recovered from her tumble as she got to grips with her javelin.

With Chelcee also looking amazing as she tested out her throwing skills.

Meanwhile, the boys also showed off their sporting prowess, with Ryan Thomas seen leading the way as he sprinted down the track during a race.

The former Coronation Street star was seen grimacing as he ran as fast as he can alongside his fellow competitors including Max George and Will Njobvu.

Meanwhile, Ryan’s fellow Corrie actor Colson Smith was seen working up a sweat alongside Harry Potter’s Josh Herdman.  

Skills: Meanwhile, Olivia and Christine joined the fellow female competitors newsreader Lucrezia Millarini, Emmerdale's Rebecca Sarker, model Phoenix Brown and songwriter Chelcee Grimes as they tried out their javelin skills

Skills: Meanwhile, Olivia and Christine joined the fellow female competitors newsreader Lucrezia Millarini, Emmerdale’s Rebecca Sarker, model Phoenix Brown and songwriter Chelcee Grimes as they tried out their javelin skills

Go for it: Christine showed off her figure in her form-fitting leggings and crop top as she perfected her javelin skills

How's my form? Christine joined Chelcee on the field amid the training session

Go for it: Christine showed off her figure in her form-fitting leggings and crop top as she perfected her javelin skills

Awesome work ladies: With Chelcee also looking amazing as she tested out her throwing skills

Awesome work ladies: With Chelcee also looking amazing as she tested out her throwing skills

Competition: Six ladies will put their sporting skills to the test in the ITV show

Competition: Six ladies will put their sporting skills to the test in the ITV show

The triathlon-style challenges will see the stars step out of their comfort zones as they are coached and trained in running, swimming and cycling before competing. 

The six male and six female competitors will battle it out in the athletics arena, the swimming pool, gymnasium and velodrome, putting their sporting talents to the test in events from an 100-metre sprint and diving.

As well as live event coverage, each episode will also feature the celebrities’ gruelling training for the challenges, as they are taught the sports from scratch by some of the UK’s top coaches.

The celebrities will attempt to creep up the leaderboard, before the series will come to a head in a final showdown, which will see one male and one female champion crowned.

The week-long event, produced by Initial, will be hosted live by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff, while Alex Scott will star as trackside reporter and Chris Kamara will be commentator. 

Sharing her delight at hosting the show, Holly said: ‘I’m really excited to be presenting The Real Games with Freddie and the rest of the team. I can’t wait to watch our celebrity competitors go head-to-head.’

While Freddie added: ‘This is going to be a brilliant week of TV. Our celeb competitors will need to be at the top of their game to be in with a chance of topping the medals table.’

The Games will run for five episodes, two with a 90-minute runtime and the other three coming in at an hour each.

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