ITV The Games' Max George offers explanation after worrying fans during first show

Kelsey Parker supported her late husband's bandmate Max George at The Games finale. The widow of The Wanted star Tom Parker, who recently shared a heartwarming video of her reuniting with her kids and "staying strong", was a special guest for the finale of the ITV show on Friday night.Tom died aged 33 on 30 March after battling an inoperable brain tumour he was diagnosed with in 2020, leaving behind Kelsey, 32, and their two young children, Aurelia Rose, two and Bodhi, one.

After a gruelling three months of training, new ITV show The Games saw 12 celebrities take on a series of Olympic-style challenges. From Monday (May 9) through to Friday (May 13) famous faces such as former Corrie star Ryan Thomas, The Wanted's Max George and reality star Olivia Attwood battled it out in front of a live audience for gold, silver and bronze medals.

ITV launched its brand new show The Games earlier this week. It saw a bunch of celebrities put through their paces while competing in a series of Olympic-style games.

ITV The Games has been accused of being "obsessed" with a star as fans accuse the show of showing him too much. The programme is airing each and every weeknight this week from 9pm.

ITV The Games fans have hit out at the result of one of last night's events. Fans watching the Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff fronted show have called out Max George. Some fans say the Wanted singer "cheated" in his climb against ex ITV Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother star Ryan Thomas.

ITV The Games star Olivia Attwood reckons sex with her partner is the secret behind her success on the show. Olivia spoke out in a new interview. The reality TV star is among 12 competing on the show.

Martin Lewis has waded in with his thoughts on The Games as viewers continue to be left divided over the format. Viewers are now three days in to the ITV show which sees 12 celebs pushed out of their comfort zones and competing in Olympic-style events.

Ryan Thomas has shared his main 'worry' about appearing on The Games following the second live show. The former Coronation Street star has joined 11 other celebs in going out of their comfort zone to compete in a series of Olympic-style events.

Ryan Thomas was left slightly red-faced after his The Games wardrobe malfunction was captured on camera. The former Coronation Street star is currently competing in the ITV show, a reboot of the Channel 4 programme last aired in 2006.

Max George has given fans an update on his health after he suffered an injury during the men's 400m on Monday's opening episode of The Games.The Wanted singer took to his Instagram stories to let followers know he had been put on an intravenous drip after suffering from dehydration and a perforated eardrum. Max, 33, later updated fans from bed saying he had been put on painkillers and was set to visit the hospital on Tuesday. He said: "Hey guys.

Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff were quick to turn off as the show made its ITV debut last night. The series - a reboot of a former Channel 4 show from decades past - involves pitting celebrities against each other in Olympic tasks. The programme features Mel B's daughter Phoenix, former Strictly pro Kevin Clifton, Paddy McGuiness' wife Christine Martin and a host of other celebrity faces including stars of EastEnders and Coronation Street taking on sports events.

Max George returned to screens last night in his first TV appearance since the death of his friend and The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker, but suffered an injury during his first race. Taking part in ITV’s new sports competition The Games with 11 other celebrities, the singer appeared to be clutching his leg and was supported by co-stars after finishing in last place in the men’s 400m, sparking concern from fans who were watching. However, Max later took to Instagram to reassure fans, saying: ‘Obviously I pulled up earlier, the last few days have been a bit of a rough one.

The Games hit screens for the very first time on Monday night (May 9) for a bumper hour and a half special. The new live ITV show sees twelve super-fit celebrities battling it out in a range of sporting events while racking up points and being placed in either gold, silver or bronze medal position.

ITV The Games star Colson Smith has revealed his 10st weight loss - and credited the show with changing his life for the better. The ITV Coronation Street star, who plays Craig Tinker in the soap, made his debut on the Holly Willoughby fronted programme tonight. Colson will compete against stars including The Wanted's Max George and Love Island's Olivia Attwood.

The Games viewers were left concerned for Max George on Monday's opening episode as he suffered an injury during the men's 400m.The new series sees 12 super-fit celebs compete in sporting challenges, including in an athletics arena, swimming pool, gymnasium and velodrome. At the end of the episode, it saw the men's 400m where Max finished in last place and Wes Nelson won as the commentator explained: "At the back, limping over the line carrying an injury, Max George." It then showed Max, 33, clutching his leg as some of his co-stars supported him following the race. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.