STRICTLY legends and Traitors favourites are set to join Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton as they take on a gruelling 24-hour roller-skating challenge.
The daring duo are putting their stamina to the test in an epic endurance event – and they won’t be tackling it alone!
Gethin and Helen’s Wheely Big Challenge is now LIVE on BBC iPlayer after launching during today’s episode of Morning Live[/caption]
The epic 24-hour challenge will raise vital donations for Comic Relief-funded partners in the UK and around the world[/caption]
Gethin revealed he’s full of “bumps and bruises” from training[/caption]
The telly favourites will be lacing up their skates for the epic fundraiser, with stars from Strictly, Gladiators, The Traitors, and even Bluey set to lend their support.
With themed hours featuring everything from boy bands to Bollywood bangers, they’ll need all the motivation they can get to keep rolling to the finish line!
Gethin and Helen will be joined by a star-studded lineup, including Briony May Williams, Strictly’s Lauren Oakley, Jowita, Luba, and Neil Jones, Kimberley Walsh, Jacqui Joseph, Rebecca Wilcox, Justine Jones, and OJ Borg.
Comedian Stephen Bailey, beloved kids’ character Bluey, boyband dearALICE, and All Star Traitors’ Jaz, Paul, Ash, Anthony, Minah, Jack, Jake, Kas, and Tyler will also be participating.
Also taking part are Dr Ranj Singh, Yvonne Cobb, Kevin Duala, Iona Bain, Sheree Murphy, Mark Lane, Dr Oscar, James Greenwood, Gary Rycroft, Coletta Smith, Laura Pomfret, Dr Punam, Zoe Hardman, Nick Stapleton, Matt Allwright, Michelle Ackerley, Denise Nurse, Gaby Roslin and Rhys Stephenson.
Gladiators Bionic and Hammer, BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst and Mike Bushell, Jamie Campbell, Abbie Dewhurst, Blue Peter’s Abby Cook, Dan Walker, and Radio 1’s Vicky Hawkesworth also join the lineup.
Gethin Jones said: “I had never set foot in a roller skate up until 6 weeks ago! It’s been a steep learning curve, with lots of bumps and bruises along the way.
“Two years ago we did a dance-athon for Comic Relief, and raised over £1.2million! I was overwhelmed with people’s generosity.
“Helen and I will give it our all this year, roller skating for 24hours! Your donations will change lives, all over the world.”
Helen Skelton said: “Preparing for this challenge has been so fun, but I’m by no means a professional skater!
“The hardest thing for me will be going for 24 hours straight, so I’m really glad I’ve got Gethin by my side and we will keep focused by thinking about the brilliant work that Comic Relief does for people facing difficult times.
“Our Morning Live viewers will keep us motivated. Please give whatever you can and we promise to give you some laughs in return!”
Watch the live stream on BBC iPlayer or red button now.
There will also be live crossovers with The One Show, BBC 5Live, 1Xtra, BBC Breakfast, Crimewatch and BBC Asian Network.
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BBC Breakfast’s Mike Bushell joins Helen and Gethin along with many other celebrities in the skating challenge[/caption]
Like some former Strictly contestants and professionals[/caption]
And Gladiators like Bionic and Hammer[/caption]
And even some familiar faces from the hit show The Traitors[/caption]
