The stars of ITV’s The Games were spotted on their way to training for their latest event at the Olympic Park in London on Sunday, just hours before the live launch show was broadcast on screens.
Leading the way was Christine McGuinness, who showed off her toned abs in a skintight white crop top and black leggings, and joined her competitors Olivia Attwood and Max George to practice their diving skills.
After weeks of training, fans can finally see the stars of The Games take to the track when the first episode airs on Monday night, with the series airing for five consecutive nights.
Not for long! Christine McGuinness (left) and Olivia Attwood (right) were among the stars of ITV’s The Games who headed to practice hours before the live start on Sunday
Christine proudly showed off her impressively toned physique in a white cropped t-shirt teamed with black leggings and trainers, carrying her essentials in a taupe crossbody bag.
The mother of three beamed as she prepared for another day of training at the pool.
Meanwhile, Olivia tried to cover up her long blonde tresses with an oversized hooded coat and comfy flared pants, while Max donned a knitted beanie hat
Casual: Max George was also spotted arriving at the Olympic Park to continue training for the diving competitions
Hard to miss! Christine proudly showed off her impressively toned physique in a white cropped t-shirt
Simple: She paired the top with black leggings and trainers as she strolled into the park to continue her workout
Happy: The mother of three beamed as she prepared for another day of training at the swimming pool
A bit cold? When she arrived at the Olympic Park, Christine had previously covered herself in a black zipped running jacket
Wow! Just days earlier, Christine donned a bright pink bathing suit as she went to the board to practice her diving skills
Christine, Olivia and Max are among the celebrities to compete in ITV’s new sporting event The Games.
12 familiar faces completed weeks of intense training to compete in a series of sporting challenges in a week of live shows amid stiff competition.
All have been taken out of their comfort zones to be trained as athletes, swimmers and cyclists to compete in the hope of topping the medal table and being crowned the winner.
Simple: Meanwhile, Olivia tried to cover her long blonde locks with an oversized hooded coat
Out and about: The Love Island star donned a pair of Louis Vuitton loafers and black bell bottoms for the outing
Wow! Olivia, 31, flaunted her toned figure in an orange and blue swimsuit while tucking her golden tresses into pigtails as she participated in scuba diving earlier in the day
Don’t drop it! Love Island graduate Chloe Burrows, who was recruited as a stand-by contestant on the series, bundled her coat in her arms and was seen arriving at the park
Simple: She wore comfortable black gym clothes as she prepared to practice the water events ahead of Monday’s opening show
Here she is! Mel B’s daughter Phoenix, who also takes part in the show, was seen arriving for another training session
The series also stars former Strictly star Kevin Clifton, ex-Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, news anchor Lucrezia Millarini, musician and TV star Wes Nelson and Emmerdale actress Rebecca Sarker.
Rounding out the cast are model Phoenix Brown, songwriter Chelcee Grimes and Harry Potter actor Josh Herdman.
Hosted live by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff, The Games will also feature ex-pro footballer and presenter Alex Scott as a trackside reporter and ex-pro footballer and presenter Chris Kamara as commentator.
Entrance: Strictly Come Dancing pro Kevin Clifton (right) and Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker were also spotted preparing for the first round of the event
In Brief: As well as providing live coverage of the events, each episode will show the celebrities preparing as they learn the sport from the ground up from some of the UK’s top coaches
The six male and six female competitors will compete in the track and field arena, swimming pool, gym and velodrome.
Everyone will demonstrate their sporting skills in disciplines from the 100 meter sprint to jumping and collect points on the medal table.
As well as live coverage of the events, each episode will show the celebrities preparing as they learn the sport from the ground up from some of the UK’s top coaches.
They will aim to reach their best physical condition through their grueling pre-competition training regimen.
As the leaderboards take shape nightly, the series will culminate in an exciting final showdown where a male champion and female champion will be crowned.
The games start at 9pm on ITV on Monday.
In the works: As well as providing live coverage of the events, each episode will show the celebrities preparing as they learn the sport from the ground up from some of Britain’s top coaches
Not for long! The games start at 9pm on ITV on Monday