Comic Relief: Last News

Peter Andre has opened up about his fears for the online safety of his kids, his concerns around raising teens in today’s digital world – sparked by the buzz surrounding the hard-hitting Netflix drama Adolescence, which has even been brought up in parliament. In his exclusive column for OK!, the dad-of-five also sets the record straight on reports about his daughter Princess landing her own reality show, shares how his family plans to celebrate Mother’s Day amid a difficult time for his own mum, and praises this year’s inspiring Comic Relief event – and whether he might taking on a gruelling fitness challenge of his own... Keep kids safe I may be the only person on the planet who hasn't seen Adolescence.

Busy bee Helen Skelton is taking on a new adventure with the latest series of Springtime on the Farm and might just be expanding her brood even further with two adoptions. Home is where the heart is, and for Helen Skelton, it's nestled among the lush hills of Cumbria with her trio of children: Ernie, nine, soon-to-be-eight Louis, and toddler Elsie, not forgetting their two playful pooches.

The Inbetweeners stars James Buckley and Joe Thomas played Oasis‘ Liam and Noel Gallagher in a parody reunion film for Comic Relief. Check it out below.It came after heavy hints earlier in the month pointed to Comic Relief planning something Oasis-related, before it was revealed that Buckley and Thomas would reunite on-screen for the charity show.The sketch, titled ‘Oasis: The Reunion: The Movie’ aired on BBC One last night (March 21) and saw the actors, who formerly played Simon and Jay in The Inbetweeners take on the role of the Gallagher brothers.It began by tracing their notorious breakup in 2009 to their reunion, announced last year, which – according to the film – came after Noel’s “credit card maxed out” and Liam’s accountant (played by money-saving expert Martin Lewis) informed the singer that he was “skint”, resulting in the brothers both being told to call each other in order to get “big money”.Once they reconcile, they begin arguing over the setlist and getting the band back together by calling “everyone in Manchester”, including Happy Mondays‘ Bez and a handful of Coronation Street stars.They then went on to poke fun at the band’s ticket fiasco, with Piers Morgan as “the ticket master” parodying the band’s dynamic pricing controversy that made headlines last year when tickets went on sale.The sketch also showed a fan stuck in an extensive ticket queue until they turned into a skeleton before reaching the checkout page.Other celebrity cameos, included Hugh Dennis, Micky Flanagan, Vernon Kay, Mark Silcox, Tasha Ghouri, Melvin Odoom, Tommy Fury and Roisin Conaty.

Jamie Laing made his way to the Comic Relief studio on Friday night, humorously remarking he "should have taken the train" instead of completing five ultra marathons this week. He expressed being "beyond proud" when Joel Dommett informed him that he had raised a whopping £2,053,835 this week.The podcast host and ex-Made In Chelsea star, aged 36, crossed the finish line in Salford on Friday evening after embarking on the over 150-mile run on Monday morning. Jamie, who kicked off the run at London's Broadcasting House, was greeted by a throng of supporters on Friday as he concluded his Ultra Marathon Man challenge in the northern city where Red Nose Day is being filmed.

Davina McCall was visibly moved to tears during Comic Relief's broadcast as she opened up about her brain tumour ordeal.The 57 year old TV presenter said, "I had a pretty mad year. Doctors found a benign brain tumour by chance and after a lot of deliberation I had it removed.

BBC Comic Relief host Tom Allen had a bit of a wardrobe mishap as he changed his outfit just minutes into the show. Comic Relief is back for its landmark 40th year, with the UK's top talent ready to entertain viewers in tonight's Red Nose Day extravaganza.

Jamie Laing had to cancel his scheduled appearance on ITV's Lorraine this morning due to unexpected setbacks as he approached the end of his Ultra Marathon. Jamie has been powering through a run from London to Salford in support of Comic Relief, aiming to chat with Christine Lampard on Lorraine upon reaching the finish line. However, this morning Christine shared with viewers: "Jamie was supposed to be speaking to us but there are various issues going on right now." Adding more detail, Lucie Cave said: "We were hoping to speak to him at the end but he hasn't quite made it yet.

Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton are good pals, but Gethin's worried their next Comic Relief stunt might just push their friendship to the limit. Skating is Gethin Jones' idea of a nightmare – he even had an embarrassing moment recently at a roller disco in Manchester. "I went to Archie's Atomic during half-term," he shared, "I wasn't even allowed on the rink, I had to go around the side with full pads and a helmet.

Formula One commentator and former race ace Billy Monger has set his sights on a mighty goal for Comic Relief this year, pushing his limits by training intensively for an entire year to take part in the gruelling Ironman World Championships.Tune in tonight to watch Billy Monger: The Race Is On For Comic Relief, which captures his rigorous preparation for the punishing triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile open water swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a marathon run under Hawaii's scorching sun. In his incredible journey that's previously seen him raise a whopping £3 million for Comic Relief, Billy embarked on the awe-inspiring feat last October.

Alex Jones was left utterly gobsmacked on Monday's edition of The One Show after being treated to an unexpected and touching surprise.The episode saw Davina McCall grace the show live for the first time since her brain surgery four months prior, where she had a benign tumour, known as a colloid cyst, removed. On the Monday night broadcast, 57-year-old Davina joined The One Show, marking her first live TV appearance post-operation, as she chatted about the excitement building up to Red Nose Day. In light of the forthcoming Red Nose Day Comic Relief celebrations, Davina had a special treat in store for host Alex, aged 47.

Comic Relief appears to be teasing something Oasis-related for its 2025 Red Nose Day show, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 21.Red Nose Day is back for another year, coming as Comic Relief is planning to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Today (March 15), Comic Relief posted a cryptic image on Instagram, depicting the date March 21, 2025, in the font and style of the Oasis logo.The Red Nose Day TV show will take place on Friday, March 21 and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7pm.A post shared by Comic Relief (@comicrelief)Fans have taken to Reddit to speculate what the Comic Relief Oasis link could be.

TV heartthrob Gethin Jones is lacing up for the thrilling Wheely Big Challenge alongside Helen Skelton, yet he once suffered ice skating injuries that left him reeling. The charismatic Morning Live host, 47, will embark on a 24-hour marathon of roller-skating mayhem to reel in cash for Comic Relief on Thursday, March 20. But for Gethin, skating isn't a strong suit.

At first glance, Aidan Hammond, with his soft-spoken demeanour, seems to be the polar opposite of his mum Alison, whose high-energy persona and infectious laughter have catapulted her to TV fame. However, as OK! chats with the dynamic duo, it's evident that they share a unique bond. As Alison gears up to celebrate her 50th birthday, she opens up about her relationship with Aidan, who turns 20 this week, as they embark on their first joint TV venture – BBC's Florida Unpacked, where they try everything from salsa dancing in Miami to paragliding in the Florida Keys.

Alison Hammond, known for her fun-loving personality, has revealed in an exclusive chat with OK! that she doesn't have any grand plans for her upcoming 50th birthday on 5 February.The TV favourite, who shares her birthday with her son Aiden, a budding DJ, admits she's not in the mood for a big celebration this year. She said: "It just feels like another year.. I had the big bash when I turned 48 – and Aidan turned 18 – and yes, it was wonderful.

The Saturdays star Mollie King is in the final stages of her second pregnancy and can't wait to become a family of four. But as mum to two-year-old Annabella, who was born in November 2022, she admits it's been a pretty tiring pregnancy so far.

Sonali Shah is a familiar face on our screens, having presented Newsround, appeared on the BBC's Pilgrimage earlier this year, and of course as a host of Escape to the Country. But away from TV, Sonali has a fascinating life, from her private family life to writing children's books and an impressive talent.The BBC presenter, who also appears on Magic FM, was raised in Edgware, London, by her parents who moved from India, along with her younger brother Amal. She went to Longfield First and Middle School, followed by Whitmore High School in Harrow.

Irish icon Graham Norton has been delighting audiences with his sensational presenting skills, flawless sense of humour and flair for commanding an audience for almost 30 years. Whether it was his laugh out loud antics on Father Ted, following in the footsteps of the late Terry Wogan to commentate Eurovision, or even helming his very own chat show, The Graham Norton Show, the star has cemented his place in the hearts of viewers across the country.

Jay Blades is reported to have been axed from upcoming television shows on BBC, Channel 5 and Channel 4 after being charged with serious offences. Blades has been charged with engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife.

The beloved Outnumbered kids look unrecognisable in a new clip, with the now grown-ups seen sporting tattoos and facial hair 10 years on from the hit BBC sitcom.The Brockman siblings reunited to launch a limited-edition digital series called ‘Rewind’ for Comic Relief’s YouTube channel.The new series sees the three youngest stars share behind-the-scenes secrets, including how the crew got the kids to behave and laugh on cue, and what it was like working with Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner, who played their on-screen parents Pete and Sue. In a snippet, Ramona Marquez, 23, who played the adorable Karen, is all grown up with tattoos.

Looking sensual and seductive, Essex-born actress, singer and dancer Denise Van Outen strikes a raunchy and assured pose in a stunning new photoshoot to mark her milestone 50th birthday. In an interview with journalist Rob McGibbon for his website, Denise, who has a 14-year-old daughter, Betsy, with ex-husband Lee Mead, reveals how she is striding into her fifties feeling “blessed” that so many aspects of her life are in the best shape ever. Here, the former Big Breakfast presenter opens up about having therapy, dating, reuniting with Johnny Vaughan and fulfilling a daring lifetime ambition… Hi Denise, how are you feeling about your big birthday? I feel great and I’m really happy about turning 50.

Star of the sitcom W1A Hugh Bonneville will return for its spin-off after a seven year hiatus.The mockumentary, which ran for three series, saw Hugh play lead character Ian Fletcher who became the Head of Values at the BBC. Jessica Hynes starred as Ian’s hapless PR, Siobhan. Also appearing across the show were the likes of Jason Watkins, Monica Dolan, Hugh Skinner, Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey and David Tennant as the narrator.