BBC Children In Need halted as star announces 'breaking news'

BBC Children in Need's broadcast was momentarily interrupted on Friday evening as Mel Giedroyc delivered a "breaking news" update. Presenters Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Chris Ramsey, and Lenny Rush were at the helm of the charity show when, an hour into the programme, Mel signalled for attention and announced: "Hang on, sorry, hang on. Right, I am being told we have to interrupt this programme for some very important breaking news."

The segment then switched to Lenny Rush, who took on the role of a newsreader, stating, "Hello, and welcome to the news," followed by, "And I am Lenny Rush."

He proceeded to inform viewers about the schools participating in this year's fundraising efforts. Concluding the mock news with a chuckle, Lenny said: "I think that is enough news for now," before handing back to his co-host Rochelle Humes. In the lead-up to the event, celebrities including Paddy McGuinness have been actively raising funds for the cause.

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An emotional McGuinness completed a gruelling 300-mile cycle from Wales to Scotland, expressing upon completion: "Every morning when I woke up everything was aching and it was always dark and cold but I've been saying it for the last few days, when you get on the bike, and you get on the road and everyone comes out it just spurs you on," reports the Mirror.

"Even though we're filming stuff and putting things on social media; until you're actually in that moment, I will never be able to get it across fully what it felt like.

"All the different sounds, all the cities, all the communities. Everyone came out and everyone were together for something. And all those faces, all the kids, all the nurseries, all the primary schools, all drawing pictures of Patch - none of them had a clue who I were - but it was just so beautiful to see and the streets were lined with people.

"Honestly it's a moment in time I'll take with me to my grave. I'll never ever forget it. It's been amazing."