On Friday, March 21, Red Nose Day will be celebrated, with a lineup of celebrities engaging in sketches, live performances, musical acts, and fun activities on BBC One starting at 7pm to raise funds for Comic Relief. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the charity, founded by comedian Sir Lenny Henry and filmmaker Richard Curtis.
Although Sir Lenny Henry was a regular host of Red Nose Day since its inception in 1986, he announced last year that he would step down from hosting duties to make way for new talents. Reflecting on his hosting experience with friends like Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry, and Dawn French, he mentioned the need for a new generation to lead Comic Relief.
Despite his on-screen absence, Sir Lenny remains a pivotal figure as the Life President of Comic Relief. This year, the hosting responsibilities have been passed on to a variety of well-known personalities, including Davina McCall and Alison Hammond.
Jonathan, a chat show host and Masked Singer judge, was among the original presenters of Red Nose Day, expressing gratitude for being part of the initiative’s success. Davina, a TV presenter and campaigner, highlighted the joy of hosting Red Nose Day multiple times and praised the positive energy of both the Comic Relief team and the audience.
Joel Dommett, the host of The Masked Singer, humorously described presenting Red Nose Day as a dream job due to the opportunity to raise funds alongside favorite personalities. Alison Hammond, a host on This Morning, shared her excitement about presenting for the first time after being encouraged by Sir Lenny Henry.
Alesha, a Strictly Come Dancing winner and Britain’s Got Talent judge, expressed her honor at being part of Comic Relief once again and praised Jonathan Ross for his entertaining hosting style. Rylan Clark, a comedian and presenter, reminisced about iconic moments from past Red Nose Day sketches.
Tom Allen, a comedian, is set to take over the presenting duties on BBC Two at 10pm, alongside fellow presenter AJ Odudu. AJ, a Big Brother host, anticipates a night filled with laughter and mischief, particularly with Tom Allen and Alison Hammond.
Red Nose Day for Comic Relief will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7pm, followed by BBC Two at 10pm on Friday, March 21.
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