Vernon Kay, Rochelle Humes and Mel Giedroyc talk about preparing for the big night of Children in Need 2024, and why it’s so important. It’s almost time for one of the year’s most exciting nights of television: Children in Need is just around the corner, and its line-up of presenters old and new are preparing for the big night of fun and fundraising. Wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan MBE, former The Great British Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc, comedian Chris Ramsey and actor Lenny Rush are returning as hosts for the epic evening, while former The Saturdays member Rochelle Humes makes her first presenting appearance on the live show since 2019 and Bolton broadcaster Vernon Kay steps onto the stage for the very first time.
“I didn’t tell the kids or any of the family – only Tess (Daly, his 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!” reveals Kay, 50. “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 production and millions of people will be tuning in.
“I’m going to be wearing my lucky underpants on the night, that’s for sure, and I.