Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones and Ed Balls recreated their iconic Gangnam Style dance while Davinia Taylor posed for a sultry bath snap following a 26-mile treadmill run as they led the stars taking part in the #twopointsixchallenge.
The 40th edition of the London marathon was due to take place on Sunday, but it was cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
However, in a bid to support the charities who would have benefited from the annual 26-mile race, thousands of members of the public and famous faces have been taking part in their own challenges in order to raise funds for various organisations.
Let’s do this! Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones and Ed Balls recreated their iconic Gangnam Style dance as they led the stars taking part in the #twopointsixchallenge
Folks up and down the country have been getting creative and doing a number of fun and sporty challenges centered around the figure ‘2.6’, with everyone sharing their achievements on Instagram using the hashtag #twopointsixchallenge.
Leading the famous faces taking part were Strictly pro dancer Katya, 30, and her 2016 celebrity partner Ed, 53, who performed their hilarious Gangnam Style dance.
Adhering to social distancing guidelines, the duo did their dance to Psy’s 2012 hit song from the comfort of their own home, coming together via the means of a split screen.
While Ed took the top half and did the dance’s famous horse trot move, Katya was at the bottom and was seen leaning back and gripping an unknown person’s legs while kicking her legs up and down.
And relax! While Davinia Taylor posed for a sultry bath snap following a 26-mile treadmill run following the cancellation of the 40th edition of the London Marathon on Sunday
The dancing duo performed their move for 2.6 minutes and raised funds for the Action For Stammering Children charity.
Katya meanwhile was also challenge by one of the Strictly clothes designers to see who could make 26 face masks from sustainable clothing first to raise money for Oxfam UK.
Elsewhere, Davinia, 42, enjoyed a well earned soak in the tub after completing the gruelling 26.2 miles run on her treadmill.
Dancing duo: Leading the famous faces taking part were Strictly pro dancer Katya, 30, and her 2016 celebrity partner Ed, 53, who performed their hilarious Gangnam Style dance via split screen
Social distancing: While Ed took the top half and did the dance’s famous horse trot move, Katya was at the bottom and was seen leaning back and gripping an unknown person’s legs while kicking her legs up and down
The actress put on a sizzling display as she showed off her naked physique in the clear bath tub as she enjoyed a tipple following her day of exercise.
Earlier in the day, the star shared a snap of herself posing in a lemon yellow bikini as she wrote: ‘The London might be cancelled today but I’m still doing the 26.2 mile slog on my old treadmill please don’t forget to donate it gets to the nhs IMMEDIATELY!! Link in bio. And every penny helps.
‘I’ll be on instagram live throughout the whole horrific affair so tune in throughout the day to see what a marathon does to a mum of four!!!’
Flashback: Ed and Katya recreated their hilarious dance from the 2016 series of Strictly, dancing for 2.6 minutes to raise funds for the Action For Stammering Children charity
What a woman: The star shared a snap of herself posing in a lemon yellow bikini as she prepared for her 26.2 mile slog on her treadmill
Mike Tindall, 41, meanwhile ran an eye-watering 72,73 kilometres during a 2h36 hour run on Sunday morning, and encouraged followers to donate ‘generously’ to three charities of his choice.
The rugby ace, who is currently on lockdown with his royal wife Zara, 38, and their children in Gloucestershire, announced he would be taking part in the challenge on Friday and called for people to donate to smaller charities.
Starting at 7,53am, he ran a total distance of 72.73km for 2h36 straight in order to raise funds for three charities dear to his heart: Cure Parkinson’s, Rugby For Heroes and the Matt Hampson Foundation.
Mike Tindall, 41, ran an eye-watering 72,73 kilometres during a 2h36 hour run on Sunday morning, and encouraged followers to donate ‘generously’ to three charities of his choice (pictured halfway through his run)
Great job: Saying his ‘a** was not happy’ after the run, he said the cause justified the means and raised £2,309.00.
Saying his ‘a** was not happy’ after the run, he said the cause justified the means and raised £2,309.00.
Elsewhere, presenter Gabby Logan and her husband Kenny shared a video of themselves undertaking the challenge as they each cycled 26.2 miles on exercise bikes.
Speaking from their home gym, Gabby revealed she had finished her ride in one hour and 22 minutes, however Kenny, who was on the much tough assault bike, still had a long way to go at the time.
Dynamite duo: Elsewhere, presenter Gabby Logan and her husband Kenny shared a video of themselves undertaking the challenge as they each cycled 26.2 miles on exercise bikes
Amazing: Speaking from their home gym, Gabby revealed she had finished her ride in one hour and 22 minutes, however Kenny, who was on the much tough assault bike, still had a long way to go at the time
As Gabby climbed off her machine, she moaned in pain and hobbled to a nearby bench, before urging her followers to donate.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale recreated his iconic Champion’s League final goal against Liverpool as part of his attempt at the challenge.
While, BBC breakfast’s Louise Minchin completed the challenge by running up and down her stairs 26 times.
Well done: Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale recreated his iconic Champion’s League final goal against Liverpool as part of his attempt at the challenge
Battlestar Galactica star Jamie Bamber also stepped up to the plate, performing the 26.2 mile run across three days to coincide with the government’s order to limit oneself to one hour’s exercise a day.
The actor, 47, was joined by his wife Kerry Norton and his daughters as he crossed the finish line made of toilet paper.
Speaking on his Instagram after his run, he said: ‘that was hard work!’ as he was supported by his family.
Great work: Battlestar Galactica star Jamie Bamber also stepped up to the plate, performing the 26.2 mile run across three days to coincide with the government’s order to limit oneself to one hour’s exercise a day
Victorious! The actor, 47, was joined by his wife Kerry Norton and his daughters as he crossed the finish line made of toilet paper
Support: Speaking on his Instagram after his run, he said: ‘that was hard work!’ as he was supported by his family