TV star Paddy McGuinness has taken to social media to thank his followers for raising more than £9m for Children in Need. The Bolton star raised the cash after finishing the BBC Radio 2 ultra endurance cycle challenge, which saw him travel through three nations and eight counties in a gruelling 300-mile charity cycle ride from Wrexham to Glasgow, which he finished on Friday. The Top Gear presenter began his journey on Monday at Wrexham AFC’s Racecourse Ground, and described how Glasgow was “lit up in sunshine” as he approached the finish line in the city on Friday.
The 51-year-old undertook the challenge on his dream childhood bike, a Raleigh Chopper, which was painted in the colours of the charity’s mascot, Pudsey. Taking to social media on Sunday (November 17) Paddy thanked his 2.1million Instagram followers, sharing a beaming photo of himself with the grand total written on a piece of paper, "nine million, one hundred and twenty four thousand, six hundred and nine pounds".
(Image: Social media) The radio show host captioned the image: 'Look what YOU did!!! 💛£9,124,609 and it’s still going up!!! 🎉🎉🎉@bbccin @bbcradio2 #PaddyUltra.' His post was met with an outpouring of love and support from his fanbase. READ MORE: Ukrainian residents in Bolton attend town centre protest Adlington Library to host murder-mystery evening Bolton police take part in Operation Spectre McGuinness trained with Scottish Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy , who also joined.
