Children in Need is back for 2024 with a variety of ways to raise money for charity and this year’s presenting lineup has been announced. Wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan MBE, former presenter of The Great British Bake Off Mel Giedroyc, comedian Chris Ramsey and actor Lenny Rush are returning as hosts for the evening programme. Former The Saturdays member Rochelle Humes will make her first presenting appearance on the live show since 2019 and broadcaster Vernon Kay will take to the stage for the first time.
Children in Need presenters prepare for 2024 show Vernon Kay, Rochelle Humes, Mel Giedroyc and more have shared their thoughts on preparing for Children in Need 2024 and why it’s so important. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC Children in Need (@bbccin) Vernon Kay said only his wife Tess Daly knew he was taking on the presenter role: “I didn’t tell the kids or any of the family – only Tess (Daly, wife) knew I’d been offered the gig – so they all found out when we announced it on The One Show along with everyone else!” The 50-year-old added: “They’re buzzing for me..
. BBC Children in Need has always been a big deal in our house – as you’ll know Tess presented it for years alongside Sir Terry (Wogan) – so it’s a really big deal for me to be a part of it. “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 producti.