BBC Comic Relief's Gethin Jones 'so confused' as he issues 'emotional' update after 24 hour challenge

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24-03-2025

Gethin Jones has issued an emotional update after his incredible Comic Relief challenge. The Morning Live presenter was joined by his co-host, Helen Skelton, to take part in the Wheely Big Challenge to raise money for Red Nose Day.
The challenge saw the two complete a skate-a-thon to raise funds for vital projects that tackle poverty, injustice, conflict, and climate change in the UK and around the world. The two were cheered on by famous faces such as Claudia Winkleman, Janette Manrara, Kevin Clifton, Sir Chris Hoy and Rick Astley.
They completed the challenge today and raised a whopping £890,745 for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Gethin has now issued an update with his Instagram followers after he completed the challenge.
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He revealed he has taken a well deserved rest as he shared a snap from his bed. He said: "Just woken up after a few hours sleep. I'm so confused. Did not know why I had this top on, or where I was! It will take a little while to process the last 24hours.
"I'm BLOWN away by your generosity. I'm emotional about how much this will help people who have nowhere to turn. I think there's a few minutes left to donate. I think the details are still in the bio. I've not long got my phone back, the ML social team have been busy on here "
Many people took to the comments to praise Gethin after he completed the challenge. Dr Punam Krishan said: "You both smashed it, so proud of you and Helen xxx."
Gorka Marquez commented: "You both did so amazing" Dan Walker said: "Well played sir." Comedian Joel Dommett said: "Smashed it buddy! Xxxx"
Gethin suffered during the challenge but battled on and was relieved to get through the challenge. In a statement after he completed the challenge, he said: "The total as it stands is £890,000.
"It's been another ridiculous, brutal, exhausting, exhilarating, emotional experience and I think when people watch where the money goes to, it really hits people hard, and I'll never underestimate or not appreciate the fact that times are hard but people still donated.
"To raise that money is fantastic and it's such a privilege to do it on behalf of Comic Relief and hopefully we can change lives and maybe even save lives.'
Helen was also thrilled to reach the end of the challenge as she said: "'I feel dizzy from going around in a circle in a windowless room for 24 hours! But so overwhelmed from people joining in. Times are tough for people, so any donation is so overwhelming and we are very grateful.'
Red Nose Day is an annual campaign that raises money to help tackle poverty and provide food, essential healthcare, or safe shelter for people in the UK and around the world. This year will mark the show's 40th anniversary.
The live broadcast from Media City in Salford will be hosted by an all-star cast including Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Alison Hammond. Comic Relief starts at 7pm on Friday, March 21.
It will air on BBC One and BBC Two. It can also be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The programme will be live on BBC One for three hours, finishing at around 10pm.