The 2022 Kids In Want telethon returned to BBC One on Friday night, reside from the BBC studios in Salford.
Mel Giedroyc, Ade Adepitan MBE and Jason Manford appeared on stage as hosts for the annual present, alongside Chris Ramsey and Alex Sott- with the latter saying ‘Welcome to Kids In Want 2022’.
And through the charity present, a slew of well-known faces took half to do their bit for charity – together with Strictly stars John Whaite and Maisie Smith, with the latter bagging £20,000 for the charity throughout a particular version of gameshow Blankety Clean.
However earlier than that, Mimi Webb kicked off the telethon with a show-stopping efficiency of her smash hit Ghost Of You.
Hosts: Mel Giedroyc, Ade Adepitan MBE and Jason Manford appeared on stage as hosts for the annual present, alongside Chris Ramsey and Alex Sott- with the latter saying ‘Welcome to Kids In Want 2022’
Face to face: And through the charity present, a slew of well-known faces took half to do their bit for charity – together with Strictly stars John Whaite (proper) and Maisie Smith (left) , with the latter bagging £20,000 for the charity throughout a particular version of gameshow Blankety Clean
The singer donned a white co-ord with a cropped blazer and tailor-made trousers for the efficiency, getting the vitality pumping for the night.
And following the efficiency, Mel took to the stage to announce: ‘We now have acquired an absolute banger of a present tonight, Pudsey has been febreezed and now we have acquired a brand new child on the block, it is Jason Manford!’
Later within the present, Alex introduced the Blankety Clean phase with Maisie and John, saying: ‘Now this could be Kids In Want, however just lately, it was two Strictly icons who wanted our kids’s assist,’ she shared – earlier than a video of Bradley Walsh internet hosting the Kids In Want gameshow performed.
Quic present royalty: The particular Blankety Clean quiz was hosted by Bradley Walsh, and featured a gaggle of kids who’ve been helped by the charity
All right down to you! John was the primary to be booted off the gameshow, leaving Maisie left to tackle the ‘supermatch’ spherical, hoping to win an enormous money prize for Kids In Want
Doubling it: Working with the group of kids, Maisie managed to bag £10,000 for the charity – earlier than Bradley revealed that he was going to double the quantity as a result of it was a ‘particular present’, scoring out the quantity to learn £20,000
Longstanding host: Mel has been presenting Kids In Want for the final 5 years, and can be identified for her work on The Nice British Again Off alongside co-host Sue Perkins
The present featured a gaggle of kids who’ve been helped by the charity, alongside the cleaning soap star and Nice British Bake Off winner.
John was the primary to be booted off the gameshow, leaving Maisie left to tackle the ‘supermatch’ spherical, hoping to win an enormous money prize for Kids In Want.
Working with the group of kids, Maisie managed to bag £10,000 for the charity – earlier than Bradley revealed that he was going to double the quantity as a result of it was a ‘particular present’, scoring out the quantity to learn £20,000.
The annual telethon sees three hours of jam-packed programming, with celebrities and civilians alike coming collectively to boost cash for a worthy trigger.
The Kids In Want fundraising enchantment first started in 1980 and over 40 years later, the marketing campaign remains to be going sturdy in a bid to assist deprived kids and younger folks across the UK.
Performer: Mimi Webb kicked off the telethon with a show-stopping efficiency of her smash hit Ghost Of You.
Trendy: Singer Mimi donned a white co-ord with a cropped blazer and tailor-made trousers for the efficiency, getting the vitality pumping for the night
Welcome: And following the efficiency, Mel (left) took to the stage to announce: ‘We now have acquired an absolute banger of a present tonight, Pudsey has been febreezed’
New arrival: Dubbed the ‘new child on the block’, Jason is the latest addition to the presenting quintet
Following an introduction from the 5 hosts, a brief video confirmed footballer Mason Mount, who’s a Patron for Collectively for Quick Lives, stunning a gaggle of faculty kids in help of Kids In Want.
The present later moved onto a phase with Private Coach Joe Wicks, who had completed a 30 mile stroll round Salford Quays with a slew of various celebrities, alongside dressing up in drag and face paint to boost extra money for the charity.
However because the segmant was because of start, presenter Alex suffered a reside TV blunder as she gestured for a video to play of him on the display – with nothing arising.
The awkward second noticed a minute of silence on stage, earlier than Alex introduced it again by telling the viewers: ‘Properly there was meant to be a video. However we’re simply going to convey him out, Joe Wickes all people.’
Doing his bit: Joe Wicks, who had completed a 30 mile stroll round Salford Quays with a slew of various celebrities, additionally dressed up drag and face paint to boost extra money for the charity
Queen! He was seen getting a glamorous makeover by stars of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK akin to Baga Chipz, Tia Kofi, Ella Vardy, Kitty Scott-Clau
Joe then arrived on stage by way of two sliding doorways, discussing his arduous work to boost cash as he shared: ‘It has been wonderful, i’ve walked simply over 27 miles so i am fairly proud of it. I’ve dressed up as a drag queen, i have been appearing,’ i have been spray painted.’
‘Would you wish to know the way a lot you’ve gotten raised?’, Chris requested Joe, earlier than revealing that he had raised a whopping £564,000.
‘The place’s that come from? Thanks a lot to everybody who donated, thanks in your love and help. Maintain donating when you can,’ Joe informed the viewers and digicam.
Awkward: Alex and Chris tried to introduce Joe Wicks’ phase on the present, however bumped into technical points when a video of the Private Coach did not play through the reside present
He is right here! Bringing it again, they acquired Joe onto the stage as he detailed the 27 mile stroll he had simply accomplished for the charity
What an effort: ‘Would you wish to know the way a lot you’ve gotten raised?’, Chris requested Joe, earlier than revealing that he had raised a whopping £564,000
Proud: ‘The place’s that come from? Thanks a lot to everybody who donated, thanks in your love and help. Maintain donating when you can,’ Joe informed the viewers and digicam
Smiles: Earlier than heading on stage, Joe took a second to beam for some snaps backstage – holding the enduring Pudsey bear within the air following a day of fundraising
Following Joe’s spectacular problem, Freya Skye – who’s the UK’s contestant for this yr’s forthcoming Junior Eurovision – took to the stage with a reside performace.
The 13-year-old performer carried out track Lose My Head for the primary time on stage through the telethon, forward of the December competitors.
Donning a beautiful crimson ensemble, Freya appeared on stage sitting on a golden throne as she belted out the quantity, surrounded by a crew of backup dancers.
Performer: Following Joe’s spectacular problem, Freya Skye – who’s the UK’s contestant for this yr’s forthcoming Junior Eurovision – took to the stage with a reside performace
Killing it: Donning a beautiful crimson ensemble, Freya appeared on stage sitting on a golden throne as she belted out the quantity, surrounded by a crew of backup dancers.
Following this, the annual Kids In Want choir took to the stage with a tear-jerking rendition of Someplace Solely We Know – as a video montage was performed excessive too.
The efficiency left each viewers and the reside viewers with shivers, because the hosts dubbed it one among their ‘favorite elements of the present’.
After which it was time for an additional Kids in Want particular, as a particular clip of BBC’s The Restore Store started to play – with furnishings restorer Will Kirk serving to out a household by reinventing a sentimental chair for his or her late son.
Restore: After which it was time for an additional Kids in Want particular, as a particular clip of BBC’s The Restore Store started to play – with furnishings restorer Will Kirk (pictured) serving to out a household by reinventing a sentimental chair for his or her late son
Will and the household had been then introduced on to the stage to be given their new chair, as they shared their story with the viewers.
Subsequent up was a particular efficiency from former Britain’s Acquired Expertise winners Variety, who took to the stage with a transferring efficiency.
Frontman Ashley Banjo started with a particular Kids In Want rap, earlier than the group broke into dance to a remix of Panic! At The Disco’s track Excessive Hopes.
Throughout the efficiency, a voiceover introduced: ‘Introducing the star of the present, Pudsey the bear,’ as they integrated the teddy bear into the efficiency – with confetti falling above their heads.
Chatting after the dance, Ashley shared: ‘It means rather a lot to be right here, it means the world. We love what we do and after we get to mix it with a terrific trigger, it is a successful combo.’
Able to go! Chris Ramsey, who is among the hosts for the night, beamed for some snaps on the Kids In Want crimson carpter earlier than heading on stage
Suave: The actor and comic donned a velvet go well with in a deep forest inexperienced with a complementing bow tie, alongside black tailor-made trousers
Sally Dynevor was additionally within the Kids in Want spirit, beaming alongside an enormous Pudsey bear.
The cleaning soap star wrapped up in a black padded jacket and leggings after finishing 2.5 miles of Joe Wick’s 27 mile stroll with him, becoming a member of the health fanatic for one part of the fundraiser.
Smile! Sally Dynevor was additionally within the Kids in Want spirit, beaming alongside an enormous Pudsey bear
Stars: Ellen White joined Sally and Pudsey for the fundraising extravaganza
Earlier on Friday earlier than the present, Lorraine Kelly shocked her fellow celebrities as she erupted with an expletive-ridden rant for a hilarious Kids In Want sketch.
The presenter, 62, put her kindhearted temperament to 1 facet for the act, which noticed her serving to out at a name centre for the charity.
She had been taking donations over the telephone as her regular self earlier than breaking right into a match of anger, inflicting Peter Andre to spit out his water.
‘What the f**ok are you taking a look at?!’ Lorraine Kelly shocked her fellow celebrities as she erupted with an expletive-ridden rant for a hilarious Kids In Want sketch on Friday
Deborah Meaden and Iain Stirling additionally appeared shocked, whereas the Scottish TV character directed her wrath in the direction of the charity mascot Pudsey Bear.
Lorraine started by saying to the caller: ‘That is so beneficiant! Really, may you simply maintain on a wee second, poppet? Simply maintain on for me for a minute.’
She then fumed: ‘[Beep] What number of occasions have I informed you [beep] to close up? Sincere to [beep] shut up [beep] shut up! I can’t focus on what I am [beep] doing right here!’
Shock! She had been taking donations over the telephone as her regular self earlier than breaking right into a match of anger, inflicting Peter Andre to spit out his water
Oh pricey! Deborah Meaden and Iain Stirling additionally appeared shocked, whereas the Scottish TV character directed her wrath in the direction of the charity mascot Pudsey Bear
Hilarious: The presenter, 62, put her kindhearted temperament to 1 facet for the act, which noticed her serving to out at a name centre for the charity
She then shouted at Pudsey: ‘What the [beep] are you taking a look at?’ earlier than returning to her dulcet tones for the telephone name.
For the previous 42 years, Kids in Want has by no means did not convey the nation collectively to boost cash for a superb trigger.
And this yr is ready to be full of sketches, musical performances, and even guarantees a ‘massive shock’ because it returns to screens on November 18.
Final month, Alex Scott was introduced as a presenter for this yr’s BBC present, as she returns for her third yr.
Final month, Alex Scott (pictured) was introduced as a presenter for this yr’s BBC present, as she returns for her third yr
The previous Arsenal footballer, 37, will host the night alongside Jason Manford, Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc and Chris Ramsey from the BBC studios in Salford.
BBC Kids In Want is an annual fundraiser which raises cash for deprived kids.
In July, it was revealed that final years enchantment raised £51million for folks dealing with drawback throughout the UK.
The charity is presently supporting over 2,300 native charities and initiatives throughout the nation.
Wheelchair basketball participant Ade, presenter Mel and comedians Chris and Jason be part of Alex as this yr’s presenters.
The BBC web site additionally guarantees an thrilling line-up, that includes Bradley Walsh as host of a kids’s takeover of Blankety Financial institution – a gameshow – which contestants Maisie Smith and John Waite.
One other phase to look at is The Restore Store, with the crew set to share a ‘very particular restoration’ revealed on the BBC Kids in Want stage.
BBC Kids In Want is an annual fundraiser which raises cash for deprived kids. Its mascot Pudsey pictured earlier this month
Celebrities may also have their tales judged by children in a particular displaying of Graham Norton’s Purple Chair, with Romesh Ranganathan set to host a Kids In Want version of The Weakest Hyperlink.
Different highlights set to entertain embody a Fundraiser of the Yr award, launched by BBC Radio 2’s Michael Ball OBE.
An unique broadcast of the UK’s first-time efficiency of its Junior Eurovision Track Contest act may also air.
Enchantment movies will air all through the night, and musical and dancing acts are additionally anticipated from Lewis Capaldi, dance group Variety, and the beloved Kids In Want Choir, with their tackle Keane’s Someplace Solely We Know.
Alex earlier at this time took to Instagram to share a sneak peak because the group rehearsed on the Kids in Want stage, forward of the massive evening tomorrow.
In the meantime earlier this week, comic Jason took a visit to Southampton, to witness the impact of donations on communities.
BBC’s Kids In Want Instagram account posted a clip of the go to, writing: ‘Forward of presenting our Enchantment Present for the primary time, @JasonManford went to go to Wildern Alternative Group, to see how your donations make a distinction.’
Chris too made his personal go to, to Youngsters Kabin, venture funded by the marketing campaign in Newcastle.
Final month Ade additionally starred in a promotional clip forward of the fundraiser, because the athlete confronted off Pudsey in a hilarious sport of ‘Bear Pong’.
The publish went to clarify that the enjoyable assist the venture’s ‘Friday group classes for youngsters from the age 0-5 years with particular wants and sophisticated well being wants and their households’.
You may watch the Nice SPOTacular Enchantment Evening on November 18, ranging from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
You may donate now by visiting the Kids in Want web site.
Final month Ade (pictured) additionally starred in a promotional clip forward of the fundraiser, because the athlete confronted off Pudsey in a hilarious sport of ‘Bear Pong’