Comic Relief 2019

The latest news and pictures of the annual Comic Relief projects and celebrity events and performances, aimed to raise money to help fight world poverty. Red Nose Day takes place every year in March and is a huge fundraising event in the UK.

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One Direction prepare for a new line-up in aid of Comic Relief

One Direction are set to follow in the grand tradition of Take That and the Spice Girls, by unveiling a brand new line-up for charity night Comic…
Sam Smith and John Legend unite for official Comic Relief single

Sam Smith has collaborated with John Legend to record a new version of his track Lay Me Down for Comic Relief. The duet, which they recorded together…
Mr Bean returns to screens for Comic Relief

It has been eight years since Mr Bean last graced our screens, but the much-loved character is set to return with a one-off show for Comic Relief.…
Professor Stephen Hawking to make cameo on Comic Relief Little Britain sketch

Professor Stephen Hawking is set to appear in a one-off sketch for Comic Relief. The 73-year-old has joined David Walliams to film a mini episode of…
Gok Wan beats Abbey Clancy, Jonathan Ross and Zoella to Star Baker in second episode of Comic Relief Bake Off

Pregnant model Abbey Clancy joined TV presenter Jonathan Ross, fashion expert Gok Wan and beauty blogger-turned internet sensation Zoe Sugg, also…
The People's Strictly for Comic Relief contestants revealed

Strictly Come Dancing is letting members of the public take to the dance floor for the first time in March, and now the lucky competitors have been…
Jessie J debuts her newly shaven head

Singer Jessie J went all out for Comic Relief on Friday night by shaving off her striking dark hair and fringe. The Who's Laughing Now singer bravely…
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders bring laughter to the airwaves as they 'hijack' Radio 2 for Comic Relief

Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are taking over the BBC Radio 2 airwaves for Comic Relief. The hilarious double act will be making…
Damian Lewis stars in 'Vicar of Dibley' Comic Relief special

Multi-award winning sitcom, The Vicar of Dibley, will return to TV screens on Friday with an unmissable one-off sketch for Comic Relief. Featuring…
Quotes of the week: Soundbites from Jessica Ennis, Prince Charles and more

They came, they saw-- and then they spoke about it. Whether they're chatting in interviews, talking on chatshows or tweeting their quips, the top…

Simon Cowell prepares to walk down the aisle

Music mogul and eternal bachelor Simon Cowell will finally tie the knot this week in a sketch for Comic Relief's Funny for Money show. The lucky…
Denise Van Outen channels Madonna for Red Nose Day

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Denise Van Outen has dressed up as Madonna from Desperately Seeking Susan to raise money for Red Nose Day. She wore…
Exclusive: Alex Jones's heartbreaking Comic Relief diaries from Malawi

Alex Jones, presenter of The One Show and Let's Dance for Comic Relief, kept a diary of her heartbreaking to Malawi for Comic Relief. While visiting…
The Saturdays show their lighter side for Comic Relief

The Saturdays showed the lighter way to celebrate Red Nose Day by battling it out with a chocolate challenge. The reality show girls have teamed up…
One Direction's third Comic Relief film to hit screens on Saturday

The third of One Direction's moving films made during their Red Nose Day visit to Africa will be shown on Saturday night.In January Harry Styles,…
HELLO! Online's quotes of the week: David Beckham, The Saturdays and more

They came, they saw-- and then they spoke about it.Whether they're chatting in interviews, talking on chatshows or tweeting their quips, the top…
Red Nose Hooray! Comic Relief celebrates its 25th anniversary

Stars from across the globe have rallied together to thank the public for 25 years of supporting Comic Relief. Raising 600 million for the charity in…
Kate Moss lends star power to pal Stella McCartney's Comic Relief campaign

Some of the world's biggest stars are lending celebrity clout to Comic Relief this year. Jessie J has agreed to shave her head for the charity, One…
Jessie J set to have a close shave for Comic Relief

When it comes to raising money for Comic Relief, celebrities are always at their most passionate – and creative. No-one, however, has gone quite as…
It's 'One Way Or Another' for One Direction's Comic Relief efforts

Global superstars One Direction will be returning to their home turf to raise funds for Comic Relief. Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall…