BBC Children In Need viewers complain about the same thing

BBC's Children in Need this year saw a stellar lineup of presenters take to the stage, including Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Chris Ramsey, and Lenny Rush.

They were at the helm for the three-hour special, packed with comedy sketches and spectacular performances.

Highlights included an 'Outnumbered' reunion, Gary Oldman narrating a CBeebies Bedtime Story, and the ever-popular Red Chair segment from Graham Norton's show. A first for the event was children's TV favourite Bluey dancing into the world of 'Strictly Come Dancing', reports the Mirror.

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However, viewers quickly voiced their opinions on Twitter, particularly about the number of hosts, with one saying: "I love them all but surely they only need two hosts at the most? ! " Another chimed in: "6 presenters. Really? ? ? ? #childreninneed".

Meanwhile, another expressed shock at the transformation of the show since they last tuned in: "Haven't watched #childreninneed for years ... turned it on, and why on earth are there 6 presenters! Just carnage and only 7 minutes in."

Others commented on the length of the show, saying: "Does anyone remember when shows such as #ChildrenInNeed used to go on until 1am? " Another questioned the necessity of multiple presenters given the reduced airtime: "Why are there so many hosts though? I get having that many when Children In Need went on until like 2am like the old days but now? There are only 3 hours you only need like 3 or 4 of them #childreninneed".

Some expressed their delight with the choice of presenters for a popular show, with one fan commenting: "Glad Rochelle and Vernon are hosting."

Another viewer said: "Lenny is so savage and I love him! He is just so funny."

Meanwhile, Mel Giedroyc, who is marking her eighth year as host, shared her thoughts on returning to the show. She said: "It's one of my very favourite 'work' nights of the year," adding, "If you can call it work! It's the incredible feeling in the studio in Salford of everybody coming together for this brilliant life-affirming reason - hearing from kids and watching their stories. That's what it is all about. I think it brings out the very best of us all."

Not only Mel but also BBC star Vernon Kay has spoken warmly about his role.

He remarked: "BBC Children in Need has always been a big deal in our house, as you'll know Tess presented for years alongside Sir Terry, so it's a really big deal for me to be a part of it."

He continued, discussing the emotional and practical aspects of the event: "There's the emotional element of being part of something that's doing so much good, but also the practical (terrifying! ) element that it's a massive production and millions of people will be tuning in."

Vernon also revealed a personal ritual for the occasion, saying: "I'm going to be wearing my lucky underpants on the night, that's for sure, and I'll be tapping Tess up for some tips in these next few weeks."