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The Children In Need 2022 telethon returned to BBC One on Friday night, live from the BBC studios in Salford.
Mel Giedroyc, Ade Adepitan MBE and Jason Manford took the stage as hosts for the annual show, along with Chris Ramsey and Alex Sott, with the latter announcing ‘Welcome to Children In Need 2022’.
But before that, Mimi Webb kicked off the telethon with a breathtaking performance of her big hit Ghost Of You.
The singer wore a white co-ord with a cropped blazer and fitted trousers for the performance, which got the energy pumping for the evening.
Performer: Mimi Webb kicked off the telethon with a breathtaking performance of her big hit Ghost Of You.
Hosts: Mel Giedroyc, Ade Adepitan MBE and Jason Manford appeared on stage as hosts for the annual show, along with Chris Ramsey and Alex Sott, with the latter announcing ‘Welcome to Children In Need 2022’
And after the performance, Mel took the stage to announce, ‘We’re having an absolute blast of a show tonight, Pudsey’s been running a fever and we’ve got a new kid on the block, it’s Jason Manford!’
The annual telethon will see three hours of jam-packed programming, with celebrities and citizens alike coming together to raise money for a good cause.
The appeal to raise money for Children In Need began in 1980 and more than 40 years later the campaign continues in an effort to help underprivileged children and young people in the UK.
Chris beamed for some photos of the Children In Need red carter before taking the stage.
The actor and comedian wore a velvet suit in deep forest green with a matching bow tie, while holding BBC’s Pudsey Bear for the performance.
Ready to go! Chris Ramsey, who is one of the hosts for the evening, beamed for some snaps on the Children In Need red carpet before taking the stage
Suave: The actor and comedian wore a velvet suit in deep forest green with a matching bow tie, alongside black slacks
Sally Dynevor was also in the Children in Need spirit, beaming next to a huge Pudsey bear.
Lorraine Kelly shocked her fellow celebs when she erupted with an expletive-ridden diatribe for a hilarious Children In Need sketch on Friday.
The presenter, 62, put her good-natured temper aside for the act, helping out at a charity call centre.
She had been taking donations over the phone as usual before breaking into a fit of rage that caused Peter Andre to spit his water out.
“What the hell are you looking at?!” Lorraine Kelly shocked her fellow celebs when she erupted with an expletive-ridden diatribe for a hilarious Children In Need sketch on Friday
Deborah Meaden and Iain Stirling also looked shocked, as the Scottish TV personality turned her anger at the charity mascot Pudsey Bear.
Lorraine began by telling the caller, “That’s so generous! Could you actually wait a minute, doll? Hold on for me.’
She then bellowed, “[Beep] How many times have I told you [beep] shut up? Honest to [beep] shut up [beep] shut up! I can’t focus on what I am [beep] do here!’
Shock! She’d taken donations over the phone as usual before bursting into a fit of rage, causing Peter Andre to spit out his water.
Oh dear! Deborah Meaden and Iain Stirling also looked shocked, as the Scottish TV personality directed her anger at the charity mascot Pudsey Bear
Hilarious: The presenter, 62, put her good-natured temper aside for the act, helping out at a charity call center
She then yelled at Pudsey, “What the [beep] are you looking?’ before returning to her soft tones for the call.
For the past 42 years, Children in Need has never failed to bring the country together to raise money for an outstanding cause.
And this year will be filled with skits, musical performances, and even promises a “big surprise” when it returns to screens on November 18.
Last month, Alex Scott was announced as the presenter for this year’s BBC show as she returns for her third year.
Last month, Alex Scott (pictured) was announced as the presenter for this year’s BBC show as she returns for her third year
The former Arsenal footballer, 37, will host the evening alongside Jason Manford, Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc and Chris Ramsey from the BBC studios in Salford.
BBC Children In Need is an annual fundraising campaign that raises money for underprivileged children.
In July it was revealed that last year’s appeal raised £51 million for people in the UK who were in a disadvantaged position.
The charity currently supports more than 2,300 local charities and projects across the country.
Wheelchair basketball player Ade, host Mel and comedians Chris and Jason join Alex as presenters this year.
The BBC website also promises an exciting line-up, with Bradley Walsh hosting a kids’ takeover of Blankety Bank – a game show – with Maisie Smith and John Waite.
Another segment to watch is The Repair Shop, in which the team will be sharing a ‘very special restoration’ that will be unveiled on the BBC Children in Need stage.
BBC Children In Need is an annual fundraising campaign that raises money for underprivileged children. His mascot Pudsey pictured earlier this month
Celebrities will also have their stories judged by young people in a special screening of Graham Norton’s Red Chair, with Romesh Ranganathan presenting a Children In Need edition of The Weakest Link.
Other highlights to entertain include a Fundraiser of the Year award introduced by BBC Radio 2’s Michael Ball OBE.
There will also be an exclusive broadcast of the UK Junior Eurovision Song Contest’s first performance.
Professional films will air throughout the evening and musical and dance acts are also expected from Lewis Capaldi, dance group Diversity and the beloved Children In Need Choir, performing their version of Keane’s Somewhere Only We Know.
Alex took to Instagram earlier today to share a sneak peek as the group rehearsed on the Children in Need stage ahead of the big night tomorrow.
Meanwhile, comedian Jason took a trip to Southampton earlier this week to witness the impact of donations on communities.
BBC’s Children In Need Instagram account posted a clip of the visit, writing: ‘Before we presented our Appeal Show for the first time, @JasonManford visited the Wildern Opportunity Group to see how your donations make a difference.’
Chris also made his own visit to Kids Kabin, a project funded by the campaign in Newcastle.
Last month, Ade also starred in a promotional clip ahead of the fundraiser, in which the athlete took on Pudsey in a hilarious game of “Bear Pong.”
The post explained that the fun benefited the project’s “Friday group sessions for children aged 0-5 with special needs and complex health needs and their families.”
You can watch the Great SPOTacular Appeal Night on November 18 from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
You can donate now by visiting the Website Children in Need.
Last month, Ade (pictured) also starred in a promotional pre-fundraising video, when the athlete took on Pudsey in a hilarious game of ‘Bear Pong’