Cumbrian TV star Helen Skelton to take on epic challenge to raise money for charity
CUMBRIAN TV personality Helen Skelton will take on an epic challenge for Comic Relief from this week.
BBC One's Morning Live Helen Skelton, will lace up her retro roller boots, alongside co-star Geth Jones and take on an epic challenge on wheels to raise money for Red Nose Day.
Gethin and Helen's Wheely Big Challenge, starting on the morning of Thursday, March 20.
During the challenge, the duo will be joined by a cast of stars – from past Comic Relief challengers to Morning Live co-presenters and other surprise guests - all helping them to stay on their skates (for 24 straight hours!) as they celebrate fashions, fads and music from the past 40 years.
The challenge will begin during BBC Morning Live on the morning on Thursday morning and continue throughout the day and night, finishing during Friday's Morning Live on Friday, March 21 on Red Nose Day.
Speaking previously about the challenge, Helen said: 'I am really excited to get stuck into our roller-skating challenge. For me, it sums up what Comic Relief is all about; raising money for vital work that helps families and communities all over the UK and the world, whilst hopefully putting a smile on people's faces.'
Helen visited the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School on Monday, February 10 to use the gym as part of the preparation for the challenge.
To keep up with Gethin and Helen as they gear up for the challenge, keep an eye on comicrelief.com/skate and stay up to date with all the latest news.
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