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Davina McCall forced to apologise live on air after major slip-up during Comic Relief

Davina McCall forced to apologise live on air after major slip-up during Comic Relief

Published by Daniella Wilson

Davina McCall was forced to issue an apology on behalf of her co-star while presenting Comic Relief’s live show on the BBC.  The 58-year-old TV star was joined by comedian Nick Mohammed for the charity event’s Red Nose Day, which raises funds for communities needing food, healthcare and shelter.  During his challenge, which was to complete eight Rubik’s Cubes in one minute, the 45-year-old muttered expletives as he struggled to finish the brain teaser.  While he tipped away at the cubes, his former Celebrity Traitors co-star Joe Marler, 35, dressed in drag, tried to disrupt him on stage using a water pistol. After the 60 seconds were up and Nick had failed to complete the challenge, he turned the cubes around to show them arranged into the word sorry, which he meant as an apology for his banishment of the former England rugby player on the game show hosted by Claudia Winkleman.  The pair of former castmates then walked over to join Davina, who told those watching at home: “Before we go any further, we …

Comic Relief reveals 2026 Red Nose Day total

Comic Relief reveals 2026 Red Nose Day total

Published by Daniella Wilson

Comic Relief 2026 has raised an incredible £30 million thanks to fundraising efforts in a huge night of comedy, entertainment and music. The total was confirmed by Davina McCall during last night’s extravaganza, with the presenter announcing: “The total raised tonight is a whopping £30,004,040. Thank you so, so much, and thank you for your incredible generosity.” Though it’s important to note that some local fundraisers are still ongoing, so the above figure is likely to increase in the coming weeks. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Instagram may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose ‘Accept and continue’ to allow Instagram and its required purposes. Accept and continue Comic Relief also shared its gratitude in a post on social media, writing: “Together we’ve raised a staggering £30,004,040! “We cannot overstate the life-changing impact this will have for people who need support the most – here in the UK and across the world. Your generosity will …

Davina McCall apologises for Comic Relief co-star’s ‘bad language’ during live show

Davina McCall apologises for Comic Relief co-star’s ‘bad language’ during live show

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter TV presenter Davina McCall has apologised after a co-star used strong language during Comic Relief’s Friday live show. Comedian Nick Mohammed swore during a Rubik’s Cube challenge on stage, prompting an apology from McCall to those watching the show on Friday night Mohammed could be heard saying “oh f***” and “s***” as he was struggling to solve eight Rubik’s Cubes in one minute. With him on stage, trying to disrupt him using a water pistol, was his former Celebrity Traitors co-star Joe Marler, dressed up in drag. After the 60 seconds were up and Mohammed failed to complete the challenge, he turned the cubes around to show them arranged into the word sorry – an apology for his banishment of the former England rugby player on The Celebrity Traitors. Mohammed and Marler then walked over to McCall, who told those watching …

Star-studded Comic Relief live show helps to raise more than £30m on Red Nose Day

Star-studded Comic Relief live show helps to raise more than £30m on Red Nose Day

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Davina McCall has revealed that Comic Relief’s annual Red Nose Day appeal has successfully raised more than £30 million. The star-studded charity fundraiser, broadcast live from Salford’s MediaCity, featured a host of comedic talent. Catherine Tate reprised her beloved character Nan, while sketches drew inspiration from popular BBC programmes such as The Traitors and Amandaland. McCall fronted the event alongside fellow comedians Tate, Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan and Nick Mohammed. Revealing the Red Nose Day total at the end of the show on BBC One, McCall said: “The total raised tonight is a whopping £30,004,040. Thank you so, so much and thank you for your incredible generosity.” The first total of the night was revealed to be £11,520,926. Celebrity Traitors stars Nick Mohammed and Joe Marler on stage with Davina McCall (BBC/Comic Relief/James Stack/PA Wire) A pre-recorded video of Comic Relief …

Greg James: Radio 1 DJ breaks down after raising millions for Comic Relief with 10-day bike ride

Greg James: Radio 1 DJ breaks down after raising millions for Comic Relief with 10-day bike ride

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter An exhausted Greg James broke down in tears after completing a 1,000km tandem bike ride, which saw him raise more than £3.3m for Comic Relief. Since last Friday (13 March), the Radio 1 DJ has been supported by Prince William and comedian Joe Lycett, who both joined him for a leg of his epic 630-mile journey from Weymouth to Edinburgh. James reached the finish line in Scotland’s Murrayfield Stadium after eight days of cycling to huge cheers from a crowd. “I can’t believe it’s done!” he exclaimed before breaking down in tears at his victory. Radio 1 presenter Greg James with the Prince of Wales, who joined him on his tandem through South Yorkshire (James Watkins/BBC/PA) (BBC) He praised the “spirit” he experienced while cycling through the UK, adding: “It’s been the biggest privilege to do this.” James also joked he’d …

Greg James: 9 Highlights From His Longest Ride Comic Relief Cycling Challenge

Greg James: 9 Highlights From His Longest Ride Comic Relief Cycling Challenge

Published by Sam Flores

Greg James (pictured on the right with Prince William) has been cycling for the last six days as part of a Comic Relief challenge Every year, Comic Relief sees different celebrities taking on a variety of grueling challenges in the name of fundraising – and Greg James’ latest is an especially mammoth one. The Radio 1 host is currently in the middle of an eight-day cycling challenge that will take him 1,000km from Weymouth to Edinburgh, eight years on from his last physical endurance test. Over the last week, Greg has received a wave of support from the British public as he slogs his way through the task – particularly as he announced he’d still be going ahead with it in light of the news that his father had suffered a stroke. As you’d expect from any long-running stunt involving Greg, there’ve been plenty of memorable moments so far, and here are just some of the highlights… 1. Prince William surprises Greg James for a spot of tandem bike riding View this post on Instagram …

When is Comic Relief 2026? TV schedule, sketches and latest news

When is Comic Relief 2026? TV schedule, sketches and latest news

Published by Daniella Wilson

The biggest night of comedy, entertainment and fundraising in television is back, as Red Nose Day makes an epic return later this week. Comic Relief: Funny for Money will once more be broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford, and for the very first time, live streamed simultaneously on the official BBC YouTube channel. Davina McCall will return once more to front the extravaganza, and will be joined by Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Joel Dommett and Catherine Tate as Nan from The Catherine Tate Show as they get together to present a night of fun! But when will it all be on TV? Read on for everything you need to know about Red Nose Day 2026! When is Red Nose Day 2026? Red Nose Day will air live on Friday 20 March on BBC One and iPlayer. What time is Comic Relief 2026 on TV? It’ll be time to get funny for money at 7pm. As ever, it’ll be a fundraising extravaganza and will be live on air for a whopping three hours, drawing to a …