Every year, some very famous faces and the British public come together to raise millions of pounds for charity.
Comic Relief's Red Nose Day is perhaps one of the biggest collective charity efforts in the UK and is celebrated all across the nation with people doing their bit to raise money for good causes. This year the event was filmed live in front of a virtual audience and brought a wide variety of celebrity faces.
One of the biggest challenges from 2021's Red Nose Day was professional racing driver Billy Monger pushing himself to his physical and mental limits when he undertook a challenging triathlon-inspired feat. By walking, cycling and then kayaking 140 miles across England, he raised £2,376,183 alone.
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Overall, this year's Red Nose day raised more than £52 million which will be donated towards helping poor and disadvantaged people in the UK and world's poorest communities.
A spokesperson for Comic Relief said: "The overwhelming generosity and kindness shown by the British public has helped raise more than £52,025,485 for Red Nose Day 2021.
"The incredible amount shows just how powerful humour can be through the toughest of times. Money is still coming in and will make a huge difference for people struggling now more than ever."
Long-term Comic Relief supporter, Davina McCall, who presented the show with some other celebs said at the end of the event: "Tonight was a beautiful reminder of how wonderful and kind-hearted the British public are.
"Everyone knows how special Red Nose Day is, and the enormous power it has to bring us all together in the best of times. But this year, after such a difficult year, we’ve never needed it more.
"Tonight, we’ve shared love and laughter, and helped raise an incredible amount of money along the way that’ll make such a difference to so many; so, thank you, for your kindness and generosity thank you so much.”
Since its humble beginnings back in 1985, more than £1,000,000,000 has been raised and invested into tackling poverty across the world by Comic Relief.
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