Gordon Ramsay gives his daughter Tilly a congratulatory kiss on the cheek while Cynthia Erivo is helped by a member of staff as they lead stars finishing the London marathon

A slew of stars are donning their running shoes today as they take on the London Marathon and add an athletic string to their already impressive bows.

Among them were Tilly Ramsay and Cynthia Erivo, who were spotted crossing the finish line following the gruelling 26.2 mile course through the centre of the capital.

Strictly star Tilly, 24, was greeted by her famous parents, Gordon and Tana Ramsay, who wrapped her in hugs and kisses once she completed the race.  

The budding chef has received a wealth of support from her family online ahead of the challenge, so it comes as no surprise they were there supporting her on the day.

A-lister Cynthia, 39, was also seen at the event, being helped by a member of staff as she composed herself after completing the incredible feat.

However, she wasn't down for long as she was later seen showing off her medal and flashing a huge grin. 

Tilly finished the race in four hours and one minute, while Cynthia smashed a sub four four marathon by running the course in 03:21:40. 

Sir Mo Farah and Red Roses World Cup-winning star Ellie Kildunne earlier sounded the starting buzzer for the race.

The Olympic legend was later seen on the sidelines handing out water bottles to the exhausted runners.

Kenyan Sabastian Sawe won the elite men's race and made history by becoming the first person to run a sub-two-hour race. 

The 29-year-old won the London Marathon 12 months ago and successfully defended his title in some style, posting a new world record time of one hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

His incredible run wiped 35 seconds off the previous record held set by the late Kelvin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.

Elsewhere on the course, Harry Styles fans became convinced that the singer has disguised himself as Daddy Pig to take part.

Peppa Pig's dad is running the course to raise awareness and funds for the National Deaf Children's Society, after his son George's recent hearing loss diagnosis.

But fans watching the race have begun to speculate that the pig costume could be hiding a global pop star underneath.

Harry, 32, is well-known for his passion for running and participated in two marathons last year under pseudonyms, sharing how it enables him to be alone with his thoughts and shed the trappings of fame.

The One Direction star stunned fans last year when he popped up on the streets of Tokyo, taking part in the city marathon.

He impressed onlookers when he crossed the finish line with a time of 3:24:07, landing him in very respectable 6,010th place of 26,706 runners.

Six months later, the Watermelon Sugar singer scored a new personal best when he ran the Berlin Marathon in under three hours, with a finish time of 2:59:13.

And people are now theorising that he could be making his hat-trick with the London Marathon, but by disguising himself as Daddy Pig.

The cartoon character has already followed in Harry's footsteps by posing for the digital cover of Runner's World last month, just weeks after the hitmaker appeared on the cover.

Rumours are now swirling that the two stars are one and the same, with fans claiming that to have recognised Harry's legs.

Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that the Grammy winner was spotted in London this week, sharing a kiss his reported fiancée Zoe Kravitz on Tuesday outside her hotel in Hampstead.

Speculation reached such a fever pitch that Joe Wicks, who has been training with Daddy Pig in the lead-up to the marathon, was forced to address the theory live on the BBC.

Interviewing the pair, BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan said: 'I've got to address this - right now online there's a certain story brewing that inside this costume is actually Harry Styles, who is a very good marathon runner as we know.'

Putting the spotlight on Joe, she asked: 'Can you confirm that this might be the case?'

However, the Body Coach replied: 'Listen, Daddy Pig is Daddy Pig. He is himself, he's being himself and there's no celebrities here right now.'

As Daddy Pig danced playfully, Gabby quipped: 'The way he was dancing just then, I think we can put that one to bed'.

Joe admitted: 'It's a good rumour that, I love it. It's gone around social media like wildfire. Has he got Harry Styles' legs, I don't know!'

While Gabby said: 'I don't know, people are searching the internet right now. We shall see when you cross the finish line...' 

Taking to TikTok and X, fans continued to theorise about the identity of Daddy Pig and poking fun at the rumours it was Harry, with some suggesting a 'Masked Singer style reveal', while others showing close-up comparisons of the duo's legs.

They penned: 'Why is tiktok convinced that harry styles is running the London marathon in a daddy pig costume….this may be the most British thing I've ever heard';

'I’m so invested in the theory that the person doing the london marathon as daddy pig is harry styles'; 'HARRY STYLES IS DADDY PIG IN THE MARATHON??'; 

'Wait Daddy Pig is Harry Styles?? Just today or all the time???'; 'why is everyone saying Harry is running the London marathon dressed as daddy pig';

'erm so my mum thinks the daddy pig running the london marathon is harry styles'; 'I need to know if harry styles is wearing the daddy pig costume today';

'am so incredibly convinced harry styles is dressed up as daddy pig for the london marathon. i’ve been saying this since it was announced daddy pig is running the london marathon and plus harry needs a way to do all the world majors without being spotted';

'Will need a masked singer style reveal to prove Harry Styles isn't under the Daddy Pig costume‍'; 'So is daddy pig harry styles?'; 'Are those Harry Styles' legs?';

'Rosie is convinced Harry Styles is running in the Daddy Pig costume. She says it's on Google so must be true'; 'Right now the serious stuffs out the way, we need to know who daddy pig is...';

'Never in a million years did I imagine I'd be studying the legs of a man dressed up as an overweight 6.5ft pig at 9:20am on a Sunday morning... But Harry is that you?'  

But as convinced and hopeful as some Londoners were to catch a glimpse of the Aperture star, many fans were quick to refute the rumours.

They insisted: 'Nope not his legs! Know his better than my own'; 'Those are not the legs of my husband'; 'absolutely not i know what my man’s legs look like'.

Speaking to Runner's World , Daddy Pig said he would be running the marathon in specially designed running costume and that Mummy Pig and their children, Peppa, four, George, two and baby Evie, would be there to cheer him on.

'They've been mapping out where they're going to watch from, so they can wave and cheer me and the other runners on. It's going to be great,' he gushed.

'They've also had some creative ideas to help me fundraise. At one point, Peppa was sure she was going to do a 'sponsored loudness' – which is exactly what it sounds like, the opposite of a sponsored silence. Thankfully we found other ways to fundraise together.'

As well as inspiring his children, Daddy Pig is also hoping to raise funds and awareness for the National Deaf Children’s Society, running alongside 50 other runners as part of a team.

The NDCS has 'provided so much wonderful advice and support since we found out that George is moderately deaf in one ear,' Daddy Pig gushed, adding that 'this felt like the perfect way to give back and show our appreciation!'  

It was announced last month that a powerful upcoming storyline in the beloved kids' show will see Peppa's little brother diagnosed as moderately deaf.   

A new episode sees George attend an audiology appointment during a routine doctor’s visit, where his family learns he has moderate hearing loss in one ear. 

He is then fitted with a hearing aid, allowing him to experience sounds in a new way, with the marathon episode continuing to promote the message of inclusive storytelling. 

Elsewhere, Sinners star Jack O'Connell 'stunned' ahead of the race this morning in a pair of chic black sunglasses and a back to front baseball cap.  

One person said: 'Wish I looked that good when I ran the Manchester one last weekend, some people really are gods favourites.'

The Skins actor is running his first marathon in support of Alzheimer's Research UK.

Made In Chelsea alumni Spencer Matthews was seen participating with The Turmeric Co. 'tattooed' across his knees - because the race is allegedly hurting people's knees.

It comes as four in 10 exercisers are battling some form of injury, according to new research.

Speaking on why he decided to 'sponsor' his own knees, Mr Matthews said: 'I’m no stranger to serious injuries caused by running and once I started to prioritise the less obvious areas of performance I saw enormous improvements.

'But it’s not just about performance – injuries can take a huge mental toll and dealing with constant pain can be completely debilitating.

'That’s why this is something I feel so passionately about. If we can help runners look after their bodies better and avoid some of that pain, that’s a win.' 

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo finished in 3 hours, 21 minutes and 40 seconds. 

She was seen at the finish line being helped by a member of staff as she caught her breath. 

Kenyan long-distance runner Sebastian Sawe won this year's Marathon and set a new world record finishing in under two hours with a total time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

The record was previously held by the late Kelvin Kiptum, who set a time of two hours and 35 seconds at the Chicago Marathon in October 2023.

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa defended her London Marathon crown coming in second in the women's race with a time of two hours, 15 minutes and 41 seconds - breaking her own world record set last year by nine seconds.

Elite men's wheelchair winner Swiss Marcel Hug today equalled British Paralympic legend David Weir's eight London Marathon gold medals. This is Hug's sixth win of the race in six years.

Hug said: 'It feels really amazing. I'm not very much into statistics but this one is really special.

'To be equal with David Weir who is a legend in the London Marathon but also in wheelchair racing in general.

'So it really means a lot to me to be with him on the same stage.'

Other celebrities seen crossing the finish line today were singer Alexandra Burke, Chris Evans and his wife Natasha Shishmanian, AJ Pritchard and Sir Anthony McCoy.

Sir Anthony was seen posing with Former Under-21 England rugby star Matt Hampson, who was paralysed more than 20 years ago during an accident in training, and his team.

Hampson complete the Marathon in his specially adapted racing wheelchair with the help of his team who pushed him along.

They were raising funds for the Matt Hampson Foundation which he set up to support young people who have suffered a life-changing injury in sport.