Thu. Nov 28th, 2024
alert-–-gary-lucy,-42,-dean-gaffney,-46,-and-calum-best,-43,-prove-they-can-kick-it-with-their-younger-counterparts-as-they-join-dan-osborne,-32,-and-owen-warner,-24,-for-the-sellebrity-soccer-charity-match-at-the-london-stadiumAlert – Gary Lucy, 42, Dean Gaffney, 46, and Calum Best, 43, prove they can kick it with their younger counterparts as they join Dan Osborne, 32, and Owen Warner, 24, for the Sellebrity Soccer charity match at the London Stadium

Gary Lucy, Dean Gaffney and Calum Best proved that despite their ages they can still kick it with their younger counterparts as they took part in the Sellebrity Soccer charity match on Monday.

The trio were joined by fresh-faced stars including Owen Warner and Dan Osborne and Tyrique Hyde for the match, which took place at the home of West Ham United, the London Stadium.

The celebrities were playing the charity match to raise funds for The Matilda Foundation – set up in memory of Matilda Cosgrove, who was tragically stillborn in June 2019.

Actor Gary, 42, looked animated ahead of the game as he showed off his biceps and a glimpse of his tattoo in a red polo shirt.

The soap star shot to fame in 1999 as Luke Morgan in Hollyoaks, at just 18 years old and quickly became branded a teen idol and hunk, going on to star in The Bill, Footballers’ Wives and EastEnders.

Gary Lucy, Dean Gaffney and Calum Best proved that despite their ages they can still kick it with their younger counterparts as they took part in the Sellebrity Soccer charity match

Gary Lucy, Dean Gaffney and Calum Best proved that despite their ages they can still kick it with their younger counterparts as they took part in the Sellebrity Soccer charity match

The trio showed off their sporting skills at the match which took place at the home of West Ham United, the London Stadium (Dean Gaffney is pictured)

The trio showed off their sporting skills at the match which took place at the home of West Ham United, the London Stadium (Dean Gaffney is pictured)

The celebrities were playing the charity match to raise funds for The Matilda Foundation - set up in memory of Matilda Cosgrove, who was tragically stillborn in June 2019 (Calum pictured)

The celebrities were playing the charity match to raise funds for The Matilda Foundation – set up in memory of Matilda Cosgrove, who was tragically stillborn in June 2019 (Calum pictured)

Gary shares four children with his ex-wife Natasha Gray, and welcomed his seven-month old daughter Bonnie with ex-girlfriend and Love Island star Laura Anderson last year.

He was joined by fellow soap actor Dean, 46, who cut a casual figure in a plain white T-shirt and grey zip-up hoodie.

Like Gary, Dean got his start as a teenager, playing Robbie Jackson in EastEnders from 1993 to 2003.

The I’m A Celebrity star rejoined the soap in 2017 but was axed two years later, following concerns over his off-set behaviour.

While son of late footballer George Best, Calum, 43, opted for a younger look, wearing a black baseball cap and a silver chain.

The reality star also sported a blue graphic T-shirt and jeans, leaving his extensive tattoo sleeves on full display.

Calum earned his reputation as a heartthrob and lothario after coming to fame in the 2000s as a reality TV show regular, appearing in Celebrity Love Island, two series of Celebrity Big Brother, Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Ex on the Beach.

But he previously insisted he hates doing reality shows, saying in 2017: ‘I wouldn’t be doing f***ing reality TV if I didn’t need to… I do these things as I need to earn a living.’ 

The soap star shot to frame in 1999 as Luke Morgan in Hollyoaks , at just 18 years old and quickly became branded a teen idol and hunk, going on to star in The Bill, Footballers' Wives and EastEnders (pictured in 2001)

The soap star shot to frame in 1999 as Luke Morgan in Hollyoaks , at just 18 years old and quickly became branded a teen idol and hunk, going on to star in The Bill, Footballers’ Wives and EastEnders (pictured in 2001)

He was joined by fellow soap actor Dean, 46, who also got his start as a teenager, playing Robbie Jackson in EastEnders from 1993 to 2003 (pictured on soap in 1999)

He was joined by fellow soap actor Dean, 46, who also got his start as a teenager, playing Robbie Jackson in EastEnders from 1993 to 2003 (pictured on soap in 1999)

Calum earned his reputation as a heartthrob and lothario after coming to fame in the 2000s as a reality TV show regular, appearing in Celebrity Love Island, two series of Celebrity Big Brother, Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Ex on the Beach (pictured in 2004)

Calum earned his reputation as a heartthrob and lothario after coming to fame in the 2000s as a reality TV show regular, appearing in Celebrity Love Island, two series of Celebrity Big Brother, Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Ex on the Beach (pictured in 2004)

Calum and Gary previously played together in Sky One show, The Match, in 2004, which saw celebrities form a football team to compete against a team of former professional players (pictured with Ralf Little)

Calum and Gary previously played together in Sky One show, The Match, in 2004, which saw celebrities form a football team to compete against a team of former professional players (pictured with Ralf Little)

Calum and Gary previously played together in Sky One show, The Match, in 2004, which saw celebrities form a football team to compete against a team of former professional players.

The three men mingled with the latest batch of handsome reality stars and actors taking part in the football game.

TOWIE’s Dan, 32, has long been a firm fixture at Sellebrity Soccer events and looked raring to go.

He only just played his last match on May 5 and managed to bag himself another victory in Sunday’s game.

His wife Jacqueline Jossa was on hand to show her support, bringing along their two daughters Ella, nine, and Mia, five, to watch their dad play.

Dan showed his appreciation with a very loved-up display on the pitch, planting a passionate kiss on the EastEnders actress after his win.

While Hollyoaks’ Owen, 24, looked typically handsome as he grinned enthusiastically, before getting into his kit.

TOWIE 's Dan, 32, has long been a firm fixture at Sellebrity Soccer events and looked raring to go, having just played his last match on May 5

TOWIE ‘s Dan, 32, has long been a firm fixture at Sellebrity Soccer events and looked raring to go, having just played his last match on May 5

While son of late footballer George Best, Calum, 43, opted for a younger look, wearing a black baseball cap and a silver chain

While son of late footballer George Best, Calum, 43, opted for a younger look, wearing a black baseball cap and a silver chain

Actor Gary, 42, looked animated ahead of the game, showing off his biceps and a glimpse of his tattoo in a red polo shirt

Actor Gary, 42, looked animated ahead of the game, showing off his biceps and a glimpse of his tattoo in a red polo shirt

The reality star also sported a blue graphic T-shirt and jeans, leaving his extensive tattoo sleeves on full display

The reality star also sported a blue graphic T-shirt and jeans, leaving his extensive tattoo sleeves on full display

His wife Jacqueline Jossa was on hand to show her support, bringing along their two daughters Ella, nine, and Mia, five, to watch their dad play

His wife Jacqueline Jossa was on hand to show her support, bringing along their two daughters Ella, nine, and Mia, five, to watch their dad play

While Hollyoaks' Owen, 24, looked typically handsome as he grinned enthusiastically, before getting into his kit

While Hollyoaks’ Owen, 24, looked typically handsome as he grinned enthusiastically, before getting into his kit

Dan showed his appreciation with a very loved-up display on the pitch, planting a passionate kiss on the EastEnders actress after his win

Dan showed his appreciation with a very loved-up display on the pitch, planting a passionate kiss on the EastEnders actress after his win

In contrast, Love Island star Tyrique, 25, cut a serious figure as he prepared to show off his football skills.

The reality star had a lot to prove, as he is a semi-professional footballer, playing midfield for Dartford FC.

While he also has the sport in his blood, as his dad Micah Hyde is a one-time Premier League star who played for Watford in England’s top division.

Tyrique was seen putting those talents to good use as during the game, he was seen chasing down Danny Dyer to tackle the ball off him, but his team failed to get the win.

Also playing in the game was Olympian Dwain Chambers who showed he has maintained his incredible athleticism as he took to the pitch.

The sprinter, 46, beamed as he posed for photos ahead of the match, wearing a black zip-up shirt and jeans.

While Sellebrity Soccer favourite, Danny Dyer, also looked in high spirits on arrival at the stadium.

In contrast, Love Island star Tyrique, 25, cut a serious figure as he prepared to show off his football skills

In contrast, Love Island star Tyrique, 25, cut a serious figure as he prepared to show off his football skills

While he also has the sport in his blood, as his dad Micah Hyde is a one-time Premier League star who played for Watford in England's top division

While he also has the sport in his blood, as his dad Micah Hyde is a one-time Premier League star who played for Watford in England’s top division

Tyrique was seen putting those talents to good use as during the game, he was seen chasing down Danny Dyer to tackle the ball off him, but his team failed to get the win

Tyrique was seen putting those talents to good use as during the game, he was seen chasing down Danny Dyer to tackle the ball off him, but his team failed to get the win

Also playing in the game was Olympian Dwain Chambers who showed he has maintained his incredible athleticism as he took to the pitch

Also playing in the game was Olympian Dwain Chambers who showed he has maintained his incredible athleticism as he took to the pitch

Sporting the football shirt of his beloved team, West Ham United, the actor, 46, scoped out the pitch.

The lifelong football fan was also seen chatting to the other celebrities, perhaps discussing tactics.

If so, they certainly paid off as his team were victorious in the game, with Danny looking ecstatic after the final whistle blew.

The EastEnders star cheered alongside Dean and the rest of his team as he raised the Sellebrity Soccer trophy aloft.

While Sellebrity Soccer favourite, Danny Dyer, also looked in high spirits on arrival at the stadium

While Sellebrity Soccer favourite, Danny Dyer, also looked in high spirits on arrival at the stadium

Sporting the football shirt of his beloved team, West Ham United, the actor, 46, scoped out the pitch

Sporting the football shirt of his beloved team, West Ham United, the actor, 46, scoped out the pitch

The lifelong football fan was also seen chatting to the other celebrities, perhaps discussing tactics

The lifelong football fan was also seen chatting to the other celebrities, perhaps discussing tactics

If so, they certainly paid off as his team were victorious in the game, with Danny looking ecstatic after the final whistle blew

If so, they certainly paid off as his team were victorious in the game, with Danny looking ecstatic after the final whistle blew

The EastEnders star cheered alongside Dean and the rest of his team as he raised the Sellebrity Soccer trophy aloft

The EastEnders star cheered alongside Dean and the rest of his team as he raised the Sellebrity Soccer trophy aloft

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