BBC viewers have been left shocked by Lenny Henry’s trim physique as he as soon as once more hosted Comedian Reduction on Friday night time, whereas different vans have been left confused when the TV spectacular was hit by technical blunders early on.
Lenny Henry, who co-founded Comedian Reduction in 1985, kicked off the Pink Nostril Day telethon, filmed with Salford, by dancing on to the stage alongside his co-hosts David Tennant, Paddy McGuinness and Alesha Dixon.
And as he returned to current this 12 months, viewers have been distracted by the 63-year-old comic’s time-defying seems to be as they praised his wonderful physique, as he regarded trim in a navy swimsuit paired with a vivid blue shirt.

Slim: As Lenny Henry returned to but once more current this 12 months, viewers have been distracted by the 63-year-old comic’s time-defying seems to be as they praised his wonderful physique



Timeless: And viewers have been left shocked by the 63-year-old comic’s time-defying seems to be as they praised his wonderful seems to be
One amazed Twitter person wrote: ‘Lenny Henry you get higher with age #likeafinewine’
Whereas one other stated: ‘Wait what 63??? You look improbable’
And a 3rd commented: ‘How does Lenny Henry look youthful now than he did 30 years in the past?!’
A fourth penned: ‘You already know whenever you’ve not seen somebody for ages and you do not recognise them, I simply did that with Lenny Henry!’
One other added: ‘Bloody hell Lenny Henry seems to be unbelievable!’
In 2018, Lenny credited his spectacular three stone weight reduction to a strict vegetable-based weight loss plan and strenuous health regime.
Lenny first turned heads together with his slimmer body on the Unsung Heroines: The Misplaced World of Feminine Composers premiere, held at Soho Home, in June 2018, and has continued to shock together with his trim look.
He instructed The Mail On Sunday: ‘What’s my secret? Nicely, it is consuming broccoli and never a lot else. I’ve additionally been operating rather a lot. It has labored!’
The comic had been seeking to shed some pounds since 2014, when he admitted he was ‘just a little bit diabetic’ and vowed to chop out alcohol and biscuits.


Modifications: In 2018, Lenny credited his spectacular three stone weight reduction to a strict vegetable-based weight loss plan and strenuous health regime (pictured left on Comedian Reduction and proper in 2010)
Elsewhere on the Comedian Reduction telethon, followers have been left baffled when there was a technical fault whereas the Thoughts Mangler from Magic Goes Fallacious arrived on stage for his Comedian Reduction sketch.
However Twitter customers have been left utterly confused about whether or not there was truly a technical fault, or whether or not it was all a part of the present, as his quick look on stage was shortly derailed.
Viewers could not hear the Thoughts Mangler, with the voices of Jude Regulation and Eddie Redmayne as a substitute being heard. The Unbelievable Beasts stars has earlier shocked teams of college kids in a bid to say thanks for his or her exhausting work elevating cash for Comedian Reduction.
However followers could not work out whether or not it truly went incorrect or not, whereas others quipped that it was ironic that it was the Magic Goes Fallacious section that was hit by errors.

Oh no! Elsewhere, followers have been left baffled when the Thoughts Mangler from Magic Goes Fallacious arrived on stage for his Comedian Reduction sketch, solely to be instructed that there was a technical fault


Confusion: Twitter customers have been left baffled about whether or not there was truly a technical fault, or whether or not it was all a part of the present, as his quick look on stage seemed to be shortly derailed
One fan wrote: ‘Wtf I can not imagine they tousled the @mischiefcomedy bit on @comicrelief.’
One other penned: ‘Has it truly simply gone incorrect?!?!’
A 3rd tweeted: ‘#ComicRelief The Goes Fallacious Present Goes Fallacious’
And a fourth stated: ‘Is it incorrect that I genuinely cannot inform if that Thoughts Mangler bit was genuinely imagined to occur, or if it was an precise technical fault? #comicrelief’
However the issue was cleared up when the Thoughts Mangler later returned to the stage, proving that the blunder had certainly been a technical error. Fortunately, the second try on the sketch went off with out one other hitch.
When Comedian Reduction kicked off on Friday night time, followers have been additionally left unimpressed after Comedian Reduction’s greatest bits from over time have been proven, earlier than any new materials made it to the screens.

Errors: However the issue was cleared up when the Thoughts Mangler later returned to the stage, proving that the blunder had certainly been a technical error. Fortunately, the second try on the sketch went off with out one other hitch
The highlights included sketches from Catherine Tate, David Walliams, James Cordon – as Gavin and Stacey’s Smithy – and Comedian Reduction regulars Daybreak French and Jennifer Saunders.
Following the reel, Lenny Henry quipped that there can be ‘millennials’ at residence questioning who the celebrities within the sketches even have been.
And viewers shortly took to social media to model the present ‘the largest embarrassment ever’ and to ask when the ‘leisure occurs’.
One Twitter person wrote: ‘This present is getting worse and worse by the minute. So embarrassing and cringe.’

Criticism: Nonetheless viewers shortly took to social media to model the present ‘the largest embarrassment ever’ and to ask when the ‘leisure occurs’















One other stated: ‘Are they saving all of the comedy bits up for later?’
A 3rd commented: ‘I bear in mind when comedian reduction was properly stuffed with comedians.’
However not all of these watching criticised this 12 months’s Comedian Reduction as some viewers have been lowered to tears.
One stated: ‘Good. We had a room of people who hadn’t seen you earlier than and there was a lot laughter. Beloved it!’
One other commented: ‘I used to be completely doubled up crying with laughter the entire time!!’
Quickly after, the much-anticipated sketches kicked off, with Comedian Reduction elevating a staggering £19,466,967 by 8.30pm, simply one-and-a-half hours into the telethon.
By 10pm, the donation pot had reached a complete of £40,695,260, earlier than hitting £42,790,147 in direction of the tip of the present at 11.40pm.





Not all unhealthy: However not all of these watching criticised this 12 months’s Comedian Reduction as some viewers have been lowered to tears
The present additionally noticed Vernon Kay interviewing Matt Lucas as Adele in a Rock Profile section, earlier than the comic shortly switched right into a Michael Ball impersonation.
David Walliams dressed as iconic Woman Gaga in a lavish white outfit, whereas Matt then gave his greatest impression of Publish Malone and flashed a backside tattoo.
Matt flaunted his physique as Miley Cyrus in a really revealing outfit, earlier than David rolled up as her ‘daddy’ Billy Ray and sang with a guitar.
David sat ft up on a chair tweeting as Billie Eilish, when Lucas entered the recording studio as Lewis Capaldi earlier than Vernon requested in the event that they have been followers of one another.
The musicians then got here collectively on the finish to carry out a musical montage to create a single which Vernon branded ‘s***’.
Jordan North discovered his ‘completely satisfied place’ as Radio 1 listeners donated a staggering £826,307.
Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman emotionally launched a household who have been pressured to flee the Taliban and Afghanistan because of his profession as an interpreter.
In an impassioned speech, The Misplaced Daughter star requested viewers ‘to present what they will’ to assist refugees fleeing.

Little Britain: The present additionally noticed Vernon Kay interviewing Matt Lucas as Adele in a Rock Profile section, earlier than the comic shortly switched right into a Michael Ball impersonation

Impression: David Walliams dressed as iconic Woman Gaga in a lavish white outfit, whereas Matt then gave his greatest impression of Publish Malone and flashed a backside tattoo

Comedy: Matt flaunted his physique as Miley Cyrus, earlier than David rolled up as her ‘daddy’ Billy Ray and sang with a guitar

Publish: The musicians then got here collectively on the finish to carry out a musical montage to create a single which Vernon branded ‘s***’

Interview: David sat ft up on a chair tweeting as Billie Eilish, when Lucas entered the recording studio as Lewis Capaldi earlier than Vernon requested in the event that they have been followers of one another

Ocean eyes: David sported Billie’s flamboyant multi-coloured hair and rocked one among who notorious trendy tracksuits

Emotional: Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman emotionally launched a household who have been pressured to flee the Taliban and Afghanistan because of his profession as an interpreter
As he urged viewers to present what they may to boost funds for Comedian Reduction, David Tennant’s voice cracked as he acquired emotional on stage talking concerning the Ukraine disaster.
The Physician Who star grew to become tearful as he spoke concerning the candy clip, which went viral on social media, displaying a Ukrainian lady singing Let It Go from Frozen in a bunker.
He stated it ‘broke’ his coronary heart because it was the identical music his personal kids get pleasure from singing at residence, including: ‘It is so scary and it is so incorrect, what the hell can I do about it?’
David stated he felt ‘simply as helpless’ as everybody else as he spoke concerning the horrors of thousands and thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing their houses amid Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the nation.
To assist elevate very important funds for Comedian Reduction, one amusing pre-recorded clip noticed the forged of Ted Lasso do their bit in character.

Upset: As he urged viewers to present what they may to boost funds for Comedian Reduction, David Tennant’s voice cracked as he acquired emotional on stage talking concerning the Ukraine disaster

Tearful: The Physician Who star grew to become tearful as he spoke concerning the candy clip, which went viral on social media, displaying a Ukrainian lady singing Let It Go from Frozen in a bunker

‘Pleased place’: Jordan North discovered his ‘completely satisfied place’ as Radio 1 listeners donated a staggering £826,307

Sports activities: Elsewhere through the telethon, Jack Whitehall hosted a mini-golf problem with Declan Rice and Mason Mount. The comic failed to indicate off his sporting skills in entrance of the 2 soccer gamers

Unimpressed: Ultimately, it was Declan who seized victory and took the mini-golf trophy, earlier than he pressured Arsenal fan Jack to put on a West Ham soccer shirt, who then placed on a hilarious London accent within the gear

Sketch: To assist elevate very important funds for Comedian Reduction, one amusing pre-recorded clip noticed the forged of Ted Lasso do their bit in character

Ploy: Ted, performed by Jason Sudeikis, hilariously confirmed himself ‘reaching’ ten knee-ups, with a person in a inexperienced display screen swimsuit holding the ball for him as he falsely confirmed off his sporting skills, earlier than telling viewers that they owed £10 to Comedian Reduction
Ted, performed by Jason Sudeikis, stated Roy (Brett Goldstein) had been doing an entire day sponsored silence, to which Roy quipped that he hadn’t stated something as a result of it was ‘none of your f**king enterprise’.
Ted then stated the entire workforce had been posing as Da Vinci’s The Final Supper within the type of dwelling artwork, earlier than revealing his personal fundraising effort.
He hilariously confirmed himself ‘reaching’ ten knee-ups, with a person in a inexperienced display screen swimsuit holding the ball for him as he falsely confirmed off his sporting skills, earlier than telling viewers that they owed £10 to Comedian Reduction.
In one other sketch, Jack Whitehall hosted a mini-golf problem with Declan Rice and Mason Mount.
The comic failed to indicate off his sporting skills in entrance of the 2 soccer gamers as he struggled to play mini golf, quipping that he was higher at ‘polo’.

Spectacular: He featured on the present to speak about his epic endurance fundraising problem for Comedian Reduction, which noticed him cycle, row, swim and run from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford to his hometown of Plymouth
In a bid to melt the loss, he criticised Declan, who soared within the lead, for being excited by golf at 23 years outdated, saying it was too younger to be proficient on the sport.
Ultimately, it was Declan who seized victory and took the mini-golf trophy, earlier than he pressured avid Arsenal fan Jack to put on a West Ham soccer shirt, who then placed on a hilarious London accent within the gear.
Tom Daley additionally appeared reside on stage alongside hosts Alesha Dixon and Paddy McGuinness, and was met by deafening rounds of applause from the group.
He featured on the present to speak about his epic endurance fundraising problem for Comedian Reduction, which noticed him cycle, row, swim and run from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford to his hometown of Plymouth.

Humorous: Later within the present, Alesha Dixon joked that Tom had confirmed off his crocheting abilities by knitting David Tennant a pair of crochet pants as she held them up for the digital camera
Talking concerning the problem, he admitted that he wasn’t in a position to stroll for weeks afterwards, saying his husband Dustin even needed to carry him to the bathroom.
The skilled diver additionally revealed that regardless of leaping into swimming swimming pools, he’s frightened of open water and didn’t like plunging into the ice chilly water. However the discomfort paid off, as he raised a staggering £1,027,111.
Later within the present, Alesha Dixon joked that Tom had confirmed off his crocheting abilities by knitting David Tennant a pair of crochet pants as she held them up for the digital camera – which David declined to put on, joking that he already had a pair on.
In a pre-filmed clip, Tom additionally opened up about shedding his father at 17 years outdated as he visited a teen referred to as Matilda, who lately misplaced her father when he died of sudden arrhythmic demise syndrome.
Talking after assembly her, he stated: ‘Matilda and Lena are simply the sweetest and you’ll they’ve been by means of a extremely tough time and it jogged my memory a whole lot of how my household and I have been after we misplaced my dad and the struggles that got here with it. It is actually essential to have that help system round you.’
Comedy royalty and Comedian Reduction regulars Daybreak French and Jennifer Saunders additionally reprised their characters ‘The Extras’ for Pink Nostril Day.

Hurray! Daybreak French and Jennifer Saunders reprised their characters ‘The Extras’ for Pink Nostril Day
The well-known comedy duo reworked into their alter-egos to attempt to get themselves a free repair from The Restore Store workforce in a particular episode for Comedian Reduction.
Nonetheless, foreman Jay Blades, who the pair have been determined to fulfill, sends them packing.
Within the amusing sketch, French and Saunders attempt to flog a toaster as they ask whether or not The Restore Store cost, as they are saying they’ll cry if they can not get their ‘household heirloom’ fastened.
After the pair depart, a starstruck Judi Dench arrives and is flustered to fulfill Jay, as she tries to get her doll Jasmine fastened – however could be very a lot distracted by the charming furnishings restorer.
Of their second sketch, French and Saunders hilariously crushed the pinnacle of Judi’s doll Jasmine to items as they tried to good a magic trick.
As Judi arrived again at The Restore Store, the doll didn’t take the actress again to her treasured childhood, as Saunders as a substitute posed as Jasmine.

Collaboration: The well-known comedy duo reworked into their alter-egos to attempt to get themselves a free repair from The Restore Store workforce in a particular episode for Comedian Reduction

Hilarious: Of their second sketch, French and Saunders hilariously crushed the pinnacle of Judi’s doll Jasmine to items as they tried to good a magic trick. The doll didn’t take the actress again to her treasured childhood, as Saunders as a substitute posed as Jasmine
And French and Saunders – together with Dame Judi – didn’t fail to disappoint as social media customers took to Twitter to reward their hilarious sketch.
One impressed fan wrote: ‘Genuinely beloved each little bit of The Restore Store on Comedian Reduction (with extra to come back). These 4 had me in stitches! Sure. PLEASE!’
One other stated: ‘aww gotta love french and saunders’
A 3rd wrote: ‘#FrenchAndSaunders have by no means misplaced it.. they’re so nice collectively.’
And a fourth stated: ‘French and Saunders placing the comedian in #ComicRelief2022. Glad I keep tuned in for this bit. Have a sense it may be the one first rate little bit of the present this night sadly!’

Smitten: Dame Judi Dench, 87, revealed her companion has some robust competitors for her affections as she admitted to having a crush on The Restore Store’s Jay Blades, 52
Talking concerning the charity particular forward of the present, Daybreak stated: ‘I do not assume we have ever stated no to Comedian Reduction as a result of it simply is simply too essential, and since it is from our group, and we have been there proper on the very starting.
‘I do know that the cash is spent accurately and I do know that there are initiatives which might be ongoing that want us to be ongoing and I would not ever wish to let anybody down.
‘So I feel the extra that we are able to do to spice up and help, the higher!’
Jennifer added: ‘As I watched The Restore Store, I assumed all I may ever see was these characters going into The Restore Store, or me and Daybreak, pretending to fix one thing or imitating the characters.
‘You already know, I simply thought, that is the present for us. Then Comedian Reduction stated we have got The Restore Store and it was like the proper factor. It was so good!’

Terrific trio: The pair met whereas filming a skit for Pink Nostril Day alongside Daybreak French and Jennifer Saunders, who’ve reprised their characters, The Extras
Dame Judi Dench, 87, revealed her companion has some robust competitors for her affections as she admitted to having a crush on The Restore Store’s Jay Blades, 52.
Chatting with The Mirror, Daybreak dished the grime on their pal Judi, admitting: ‘The explanation why we’re not concentrating, is as a result of we’re fangirling. Main fangirling over everyone, truly, everyone.
‘Then we convey our pal Judi in as properly. You are going to need to rescue Jay Blades on the finish of the day from Judi’s clutches, after which we’ll be subsequent in line!’
Jennifer added: ‘And he or she’s an enormous fan – The Dame Judi. ‘Oh he stole my beating coronary heart’ is what she stated’.’

Out within the nation: Elsewhere, Britain’s canine trial was given a Pink Nostril Day twist as comedians Tim Vine and Kiri Pritchard-McLean headed to the Welsh countryside to tackle Countryfile’s One Pink Nostril and Their Canine competitors

Proud: Tim took the crown together with his pooch Lara, as he shouted ‘sure’ and cheered as he was declared the winner with 67 factors, earlier than including: ‘However I am fairly humble about it’
Elsewhere, Britain’s canine trial was given a Pink Nostril Day twist as comedians Tim Vine and Kiri Pritchard-McLean headed to the Welsh countryside to tackle Countryfile’s One Pink Nostril and Their Canine competitors.
The problem noticed the comedians put their newfound sheepdog abilities to the check in a bid to be topped the champions within the one-off particular.
Tim took the crown together with his pooch Lara, as he shouted ‘sure’ and cheered as he was declared the winner with 67 factors, earlier than including: ‘However I am fairly humble about it.’

Wow! In a single magical second, Strictly winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice additionally took to the stage for a particular waltz to How Lengthy Will I Love You, the place they didn’t fail to seize consideration with a spellbinding efficiency
Kiri, who was overwhelmed by two factors, stated: ‘Completely livid that Tim received!’
In a single magical second, Strictly winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice additionally took to the stage for a particular waltz to How Lengthy Will I Love You, the place they didn’t fail to seize consideration with a spellbinding efficiency.
The forged of & Juliet additionally took to the stage and carried out an distinctive compilation of songs from their hit West Finish Present, giving a jam-packed musical efficiency that left followers amazed.
In one other singing spectacular, Tamzin Outhwaite and Helen George have been among the many girls that took half on this 12 months’s Comedian Opera for Pink Nostril Day.

Charity: Tamzin Outhwaite (pictured) and Helen George have been among the many girls participating on this 12 months’s Comedian Opera for Pink Nostril Day

Concern: The celebrities admitted their anticipation in a pre-recorded clip after they met the proficient opera singers who they have been going to need to discover ways to emulate
Comedian Opera returned for its second 12 months and as soon as once more noticed celebrities reworked into opera singers in 24 hours.
This 12 months’s problem featured an all-female line-up, with actors Helen and Tamzin joined by TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt, comic Rosie Jones and actor Nina Wadia.
The celebrities took to the stage dressed to the nines in an elaborate efficiency which included sections the place they sang individually and collectively as a bunch.
Scarlett broke down in tears after the efficiency saying she was ‘relieved’ and added how a lot Comedian Reduction meant to her.
Comic Rosie stated she was ‘s***ing it’ and defined that her efficiency confirmed what these which might be disabled can obtain.

Evening on the opera: The celebrities took to the stage dressed to the nines in an elaborate efficiency which included sections the place they sang individually and collectively as a bunch

Tears: Scarlett broke down in tears after the efficiency saying she was ‘relieved’ and added how a lot Comedian Reduction meant to her

Mid-tune: Comic Rosie stated she was ‘s***ing it’ and defined that her efficiency confirmed what these which might be disabled can obtain
The celebrities admitted their anticipation in a pre-recorded clip after they met the proficient opera singers who they have been going to need to discover ways to emulate.
In a reside interview with the ladies earlier than they took to the stage to carry out, Scarlett stated: ‘I’ll be trustworthy, this will likely come as a shock to some individuals, however I am not an expert singer.’
The fact TV star stated she can be ‘winging it’ however hoped she would sound like what she hears on the radio after her 24-hour coaching, whereas the opposite girls stated they wished that they had one other day to coach.

Getting ready: In a reside interview with the ladies earlier than they took to the stage to carry out, Scarlett stated: ‘I’ll be trustworthy, this will likely come as a shock to some individuals, however I am not an expert singer’

Lady energy: This 12 months’s problem featured an all-female line-up, with actors Helen (pictured) and Tamzin joined by TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt, comic Rosie Jones and actor Nina Wadia
Forward of the problem, Rosie stated: ‘It is a large honour to participate within the Comedian Opera for Comedian Reduction. I’m terrified, I discover it exhausting sufficient to speak, by no means thoughts sing opera. I like singing although, and I all the time belt out 80s bangers within the bathe, so absolutely it is similar to that…with a couple of extra garments on.
‘Hopefully we are able to have a whole lot of enjoyable, and lift some huge cash for Comedian Reduction on the identical time.’
The celebrities got 24 hours collectively to be taught a medley of three Arias from the opera Carmen, all in support of Comedian Reduction.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox hosted the occasion from The London Coliseum and was be available to help the ladies by means of the problem.
The problem concluded with the celebrities performing reside on stage on the Coliseum, accompanied by the English Nationwide Opera orchestra and refrain in entrance of an viewers of two,000 followers.

Nervous: Rosie (pictured) stated: ‘It is a large honour to participate within the Comedian Opera for Comedian Reduction. I’m terrified, I discover it exhausting sufficient to speak, by no means thoughts sing opera’

Massive stage: The problem concluded with the celebrities performing reside on stage on the Coliseum, accompanied by the English Nationwide Opera orchestra and refrain in entrance of an viewers of two,000 followers (pictured Nina Wadia)
Forward of the present, Scarlett stated: ‘Being requested to participate within the Comedian Opera amongst the remainder of these sensible women is extremely thrilling.
‘I’m so scared however completely up for the problem as a result of I’ve lengthy been a fan of Pink Nostril Day, and the work Comedian Reduction does is simply so essential, so I actually hope this helps individuals to donate, donate, donate.’
Different sketches set to function on the present included Matt Lucas bearing all as he stripped all the way down to nothing however silver braces and sparkly pants whereas impersonating Miley Cyrus for a hilarious Pink Nostril Day sketch.
The comic, 48, reunited together with his former Little Britain comedy companion David Walliams, 50, as soon as once more as they introduced again their cult sketch present, Rock Profile, in support of Comedian Reduction.
And Matt pulled out all of the stops for his or her newest sketch as he flashed the flesh in an eye-raising mock-up of singer Miley, 29, from her racy look on the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.


Ooh I say! Matt Lucas (L) bore all as he stripped all the way down to nothing however silver braces and sparkly pants to impersonate Miley Cyrus (R) in a hilarious Pink Nostril Day sketch
And whereas Matt sizzled in his barely-there silver ensemble, David went just a little extra conservative as Miley’s rocker dad Billy-Ray Cyrus – full with a protracted black wig.
In addition to Miley and Billy-Rae, the comedy duo hilarious impersonated well-known faces for the sketch and have been interviewed by Vernon Kay.
The Little Britain favourites additionally appeared as dozens of characters together with Adele, Publish Malone, Woman Gaga and Lewis Capaldi.

Reunited: The comic, 48, reunited together with his former Little Britain comedy companion David Walliams, 50, as soon as once more with the return of their cult sketch present, Rock Profile – in support of Comedian Reduction


Uncanny: Whereas Matt sizzled in his barely-there silver ensemble, David (L) went just a little extra conservative as Miley’s rocker dad Billy-Ray Cyrus (R) – full with a protracted black wig
Vernon interviewed the characters as they put together for the discharge of the Comedian Reduction single, The Biggest Love of All.
Forward of the present, Matt stated: ‘It has been actually enjoyable giving the Rock Profile remedy to a number of stars who weren’t even twinkles in our eyes after we first did the present practically 25 years in the past’.
David agreed: ‘It has been a blast working with Matt on Rock Profile once more. I can not wait for everybody to see our model new characters.’

Comedy: In addition to Miley and Billy Ray, the comedy duo impersonated different well-known faces together with Adele, Publish Malone, Woman Gaga and Lewis Capaldi for the sketch and have been interviewed by Vernon Kay

The way in which they have been: Matt and David pictured as Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty within the authentic Rock Profile sequence, which first aired in 1999
Vernon Kay, who changed Jamie Theakston as host, stated: ‘I’ve been watching David and Matt’s sketches for so long as I can bear in mind.’
‘I’m tremendous excited to get to be a part of one myself. Fortunately I will likely be taking part in myself in Rock Profile, so I will be saving David or Matt the embarrassment of making an attempt my accent!’
‘To be participating all within the title of Comedian Reduction, makes this even higher, because the work they do is tremendous essential. If we are able to make a couple of individuals snicker and lift some cash, then now we have completed our job! I can not wait to see what David and Matt have in retailer for me.’

Host: Vernon Kay, who changed Jamie Theakston as host, stated: ‘I’ve been watching David and Matt’s sketches for so long as I can bear in mind’
In the meantime, 5 stars lulled the nation to sleep studying a handpicked story near their coronary heart within the first ever Pink Nostril Day sequence of the favored CBeebies’s Bedtime Tales.
Ellie Goulding led the celebrities participating, with the singer 35, studying What If, Pig? by Linzie Hunter.
The Love Me Like You Do hitmaker was joined by Alex Brooker, Josh Widdicombe, Gok Wan and Sue Perkins.
The Final Leg star Alex kicked off the week on March 14 by studying Barbara Throws A Wobbler by Nadia Shireen, the joke of a kitten referred to as Barbara who’s in a really unhealthy temper.

Storytime with Ellie! Ellie Goulding grew to become the newest well-known face to cool down and browse a kids’s guide on Cbeebies bedtime tales
Comic Josh then appeared on Wednesday to learn Alan’s Massive, Scary Enamel by Jarvis, which was a couple of very massive alligator with a really massive secret.
The subsequent day, picture guide Gok learn My Mum Is A Lioness by Swapna Haddow on Thursday.
And presenter Sue completed off the week on Friday as she learn The Pirate Mums by Jodie Lancet-Grant, the swashbuckling story is about moms who save the day on the excessive seas.
And all of them joined along with Stephen Fry and Alex Brooker on The Nice Comedian Reduction Prizeathon, to learn the impolite story, Go the F**okay to Sleep.

Musical: The forged of & Juliet additionally took to the stage and carried out an distinctive compilation of songs from their hit West Finish Present, giving a jam-packed musical efficiency that left followers amazed
Presenter AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay have been then joined by George Ezra who carried out a rendition of his music Anybody for You.
They launched the subsequent section, The Masked Driver, whereby a celeb was hidden beneath a helmet and gave out clues to their id.
Jordan North then arrived to play Across the World in 80 seconds with Drag Race’s Baga Chipz the place he efficiently received prizes for viewers at residence to win.
Comedian Reduction was arrange in 1985 by scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comic Lenny Henry to boost cash for individuals all over the world and in the UK.
The spotlight of Comedian Reduction’s enchantment is the annual Pink Nostril Day telethon.
The charity’s web site detailed: ‘Pink Nostril Day is coming. And no matter you do, regardless of how small, you possibly can assist individuals reside free from poverty, violence and discrimination.’
Cash raised by Pink Nostril Day will help very important life altering work within the UK and all over the world which incorporates tackling homelessness, home abuse, poverty and psychological well being issues, all of which have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earlier than the much-anticipated Pink Nostril Day telethon kicked off, David and Harper Beckham and Denise Van Outen led a slew of stars celebrating Comedian Reduction.

‘Pleased Pink Nostril Day!’: David and Harper Beckham donned Pink Noses for an cute picture on Friday as they led the celebrities celebrating Comedian Reduction Day earlier than the telethon kicked off
Footballer David, 46, and his daughter, 10, took to Instagram of their humorous animal formed Pink Noses and struck a pose for the digital camera.
Trying each inch the doting dad, David penned: ‘Pleased Pink Nostril Day from daddy & Harper Seven.’
David lower an off-the-cuff determine as she showcased his closely tattooed neck in a white T-shirt and black framed glasses.
Little Harper beamed subsequent to her dad as they held their noses shut collectively in honour of the charitable trigger.
In one other throwback picture, David penned: ‘All the time such a enjoyable night time for an excellent trigger.’
The Pink Nostril is the image for the Comedian Reduction charity, but not everybody acquired the memo, with Denise, 48, posing alongside Pudsey Bear – the mascot for Kids In Want.

Oops: The Pink Nostril is the image for the Comedian Reduction charity, but not everybody acquired the memo, with Denise Van Outen, 48, posing alongside Pudsey Bear – the mascot for Kids In Want
Whereas each Kids In Want and Comedian Reduction have telethons broadcast on BBC One, they don’t seem to be the identical charity.
Kids in Want is the BBC’s UK charity, that since 1980 has raised over £1billion for deprived kids and younger individuals within the UK.
In the meantime, tv persona Caprice Bourret, 50, shared a flurry of throwback photographs as she took to Instagram to have fun.
The presenter posed alongside Keith Lemon as she penned: ‘I’m so proud to have been a part of this superb charity over time… cannot wait to look at tonight @bbc @keithlemon.’

Assist: In one other throwback picture, David penned: ‘All the time such a enjoyable night time for an excellent trigger’

Oh pricey: Denise posed with Pudsey to plug Comedian Reduction however whereas each Kids In Want and Comedian Reduction have telethons broadcast on BBC One, they don’t seem to be the identical charity

Good trigger! In the meantime, tv persona Caprice Bourret, 50, shared a flurry of throwback photographs as she took to Instagram to have fun

Blast from the previous! She posed alongside presenter Keith Lemon

Pose! Caprice regarded beautiful as she penned: ‘I’m so proud to have been a part of this superb charity over time’

Enjoyable: The mannequin showcased an array of crimson noses as she sported one other that featured hair
Actress Suranne Jones, 43, joined the ranks of celebrities who sported crimson noses as she donned hers alongside her husband Laurence Akers.
The Coronation Road star was beaming as she supported the charity with the enjoyable selfie.
She penned: ‘After two years of lockdowns and restrictions, the necessity has by no means been better. Donations will assist individuals right here and all over the world. This contains individuals within the Ukraine and people fleeing the nation. Please tune in and provides what you possibly can.’

Comedian Reduction: Actress Suranne Jones, 43, joined the ranks of celebrities who sported crimson noses as she donned hers alongside her husband Laurence Akers for a enjoyable selfie
Pink Nostril Day 2022 will likely be hosted by Alesha Dixon, David Tennant, Paddy McGuinness and Sir Lenny Henry, plus The Nice Comedian Reduction Prizeathon will likely be hosted by Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu on Friday.
Zoe Ball was because of current however needed to pull out after testing constructive for COVID-19. Alesha will now be working a ‘double shift’ to cowl her absence.
Joel Dommett and pop famous person Kylie Minogue additionally needed to pull out of the occasion after constructive Covid exams.

Stars: Pink Nostril Day 2022 will likely be hosted by Joel Dommett, AJ Odudu, David Tennant, Sir Lenny Henry, Alesha Dixon and Paddy McGuinness on Friday

Oh pricey: Zoe Ball has pulled out of presenting Comedian Reduction 2022 after testing constructive for COVID-19
Zoe wrote on Instagram: ‘pook ! fell ultimately hurdle and have had constructive lat flows this am- noooooooo.
‘Attractive @AleshaOfficial goes to work the double shift tonight on @ComicRelief, i owe you woman love – good luck to A, Lenny, David, Paddy, AJ, Vernon, & the @comicrelief gang.’
Kylie was because of seem in a sketch with the forged of BBC comedy Ghosts however stated on Thursday night time that she can be watching from residence after catching the virus.
Comic Joel, who additionally hosts ITV’s The Masked Singer, was pressured to drag out of presenting late-night present The Nice Comedian Reduction Prizeathon alongside AJ Odudu after additionally returning a constructive check. He was changed by TV star Vernon Kay.
For the newest Pink Nostril Day information and to learn how to donate, go to bbc.co.uk/rednoseday

Oh pricey: The star shared a snap of her constructive Lateral Circulate Take a look at together with a tragic caption
