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Lisa McLoughlin

Sir Lenny Henry reveals he quit Comic Relief in part to missing former co-hosts including ex-wife Dawn French

Sir Lenny Henry has disclosed that missing his former Comic Relief co-hosts, including his ex-wife Dawn French, was one of the factors influencing his decision to step down from presenting the iconic telethon after 39 years.

The 65-year-old actor is relinquishing hosting duties after this year's annual event, which he co-founded with Love Actually director Richard Curtis in 1985.

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