Jake Quickenden poses in skintight pink shorts ahead of running the London Marathon - and fans are all saying the same thing

Daily Mail​

28-04-2025

Jake Quickenden raised eyebrows on Sunday as he shared a snap of himself modelling some rather tight pink shorts ahead of running the London Marathon.
The singer, 36, joined thousands of other runners and a plethora of famous faces in the annual 26-mile trek for charity at the weekend.
However, before taking to the streets of the capital, Jake showed off what he was planning to wear in a new Instagram snap.
The former X factor contestant struck a pose for the camera while donning a grey running vest and salmon pink skintight cycle shorts that left very little to the imagination.
And taking to the comments, fans couldn't help but question his clothing choice as they were all saying the same thing - that those shorts would certainly prove to be a distraction.
They penned: 'Good luck, proud of you! If you were running in front of me in those tight pink shorts…that's all the motivation I would need to get to that finish line
'Well done on the Marathon. Not so sure of the colour pink', 'He's worn those shorts for a reason, go on Jake you got this.'
'Best of luck!!! You were easier to spot in a bone costume'
'Good luck, enjoy (is that the right word) lol And I'm not going to mention the shorts!'
'Once you see it you can't unsee it'
'Good Luck! You need some tighter shorts '
'Good luck Jake. P.s I think those shorts might provide a distraction today.'
Captioning his post, Jake penned: 'Let go London Marathon…. When times get hard think of your WHY…. What's your reason and that will get you through it. Not sure how long it will take, would like a decent time but it's not about that really…. Raising money, doing things out your comfort zone and making yourself do hard things. Good luck everyone.'
Jake went on to successfully complete the marathon in three hours, 33 minutes, but admitted that he broke down in tears at the finish line as no-one was there to greet him.
Taking to the comments, fans couldn't help but question his clothing choice as they were all saying the same thing - that those shorts would certainly prove to be a distraction
Alongside a snap of himself posing with his model, Jake penned: 'So I did it…. 3.33 official marathon time. Again was emotional, I cried having nobody to greet me at the finish, felt very overwhelmed, I couldn't expect Sophie to come with the kids, she said she would but I said don't, kinda wish I said come now lol.
'I secretly wanted a 3.30 and missed it by 3 minutes you win some you lose some, but also anyone who did the marathon today well bloody done, it was hot and humid and kinda awful but loved every minute…. Raised almost 2k for @sarcoma_uk and yeah the running journey might just continue.
'Feeling proud, thanks to anyone who shouted my name and gave words of encouragement it really helped, thanks to my running bro @caseyogorman I love you man. And thank you @coopahruncoach for helping with my training.'
A host of stars ran the London Marathon on Sunday - with many achieving incredible times.
Jake went on to successfully complete the marathon in three hours, 33 minutes, but admitted that he broke down in tears at the finish line as no-one was there to greet him
Spencer Matthews came out on top when it came to the celebrities putting in their best efforts - with an astonishing time of three hours and six minutes.
McFly star Harry Judd came in close second at three hours and fifteen minutes, while Jake came in at an impressive three hours and 33 minutes.
Adele Roberts put in an incredible effort with a finishing time of three hours 36 minutes while Love Island's Casey O'Gorman managed three hours and 41 minutes.
At the other end of the scale was former footballer John Terry - who was left with painful bleeding nipples during the run. He ran it in five hours and 43 seconds.
While Kelly Brook who ran with her husband Jeremy Parisi managed a respectable six hours and 42 minutes.