Paddy McGuinness was overcome with emotion and shed tears during a touching moment on his remarkable Children in Need challenge.The Bolton-born presenter has been pushing the limits, taking on a gruelling Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge, pedalling a massive 300 miles on a Raleigh Chopper all the way from Wrexham AFC to Glasgow.
Getting into gear for this herculean effort, Paddy sought guidance from none other than cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy, who subjected him to a punishing training schedule.
On Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 breakfast show aired this morning (November 13), Paddy was visibly moved learning that he had smashed the £1m mark in donations, as he took a hard-earned break amidst the rugged terrain of the Cumbrian hills.
As Zoe announced the incredible total of £1,000,277 raised so far, a tearful Paddy thanked supporters: "Thank you so much, thank you so much everyone," managing to say between sobs. "That's amazing, that's absolutely amazing." In disbelief at the milestone reached, he continued, "Oh god, I can't believe we've got to a million, I can't believe it," before broadcasting the fantastic news to those around him: "We're over a million pounds everyone! ".
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