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AdvertisementDavid and Harper Beckham and Denise Van Outen led a slew of stars celebrating Comic Relief on Friday ahead of the Red Nose Day telethon on Friday night.
Footballer Denise, 46, and his daughter, 10, took to Instagram in their funny animal shaped Red Noses and struck a pose for the camera.
Looking every inch the doting dad, David penned: 'Happy Red Nose Day from daddy & Harper Seven.'
'Happy Red Nose Day!': David and Harper Beckham donned Red Noses for an adorable photo on Friday as they led the stars celebrating Comic Relief Day
David cut a casual figure as she showcased his heavily tattooed neck in a white T-shirt and black framed glasses.
ShareLittle Harper beamed next to her dad as they held their noses close together in honour of the charitable cause.
In another throwback photo, David penned: 'Always such a fun night for a great cause.'
The Red Nose is the symbol for the Comic Relief charity, yet not everyone got the memo, with Denise, 48,posing alongside Pudsey Bear - the mascot for Children In Need.
Oops: The Red Nose is the symbol for the Comic Relief charity, yet not everyone got the memo, with Denise Van Outen, 48, posing alongside Pudsey Bear - the mascot for Children In Need
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Children in Need is the BBC’s UK charity, that since 1980 has raised over £1 billion for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
Meanwhile Comic Relief was set up in 1985 by scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Lenny Henry to raise money for people around the world and in the United Kingdom.
Support: In another throwback photo, David penned: 'Always such a fun night for a great cause'
Oh dear: Denise posed with Pudsey to plug Comic Relief but while both Children In Need and Comic Relief have telethons broadcast on BBC One, they are not the same charity
The highlight of Comic Relief's appeal is the annual Red Nose Day telethon.
The charity's website detailed: 'Red Nose Day is coming. And whatever you do, no matter how small, you can help people live free from poverty, violence and discrimination.'
Meanwhile, television personality Caprice Bourret, 50, shared a flurry of throwback photos as she took to Instagram to celebrate.
The presenter posed alongside Keith Lemon as she penned: 'I am so proud to have been part of this amazing charity over the years… can’t wait to watch tonight @bbc @keithlemon.'
Throwback: Good cause! Meanwhile, television personality Caprice Bourret, 50, shared a flurry of throwback photos as she took to Instagram to celebrate
Blast from the past! She posed alongside presenter Keith Lemon
Pose! Caprice looked stunning as she penned: 'I am so proud to have been part of this amazing charity over the years'
Fun: The model showcased an array of red noses as she sported another that featured hair
Actress Suranne Jones, 43, joined the ranks of celebrities who sported red noses as she donned hers alongside her husband Laurence Akers.
The Coronation Street star was beaming as she supported the charity with the fun selfie.
She penned: 'After two years of lockdowns and restrictions, the need has never been greater. Donations will help people here and around the world. This includes people in the Ukraine and those fleeing the country. Please tune in and give what you can.'
Comic Relief: Actress Suranne Jones, 43, joined the ranks of celebrities who sported red noses as she donned hers alongside her husband Laurence Akers for a fun selfie
Red Nose Day 2022 will be hosted by Alesha Dixon, David Tennant, Paddy McGuinness and Sir Lenny Henry, plus The Great Comic Relief Prizeathon will be hosted by Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu on Friday.
Zoe Ball was due to present but had to pull out after testing positive for COVID-19. Alesha will now be working a 'double shift' to cover her absence.
Joel Dommett and pop superstar Kylie Minogue also had to pull out of the event after positive Covid tests.
Stars: Red Nose Day 2022 will be hosted by Joel Dommett, AJ Odudu, David Tennant, Sir Lenny Henry, Alesha Dixon and Paddy McGuinness on Friday
Oh dear: Zoe Ball has pulled out of presenting Comic Relief 2022 after testing positive for COVID-19
Zoe wrote on Instagram: 'pook ! fell at last hurdle and have had positive lat flows this am- noooooooo.
'Gorgeous @AleshaOfficial is going to work the double shift tonight on @ComicRelief, i owe you lady love - good luck to A, Lenny, David, Paddy, AJ, Vernon, & the @comicrelief gang.'
Kylie was due to appear in a sketch with the cast of BBC comedy Ghosts but said on Thursday night that she would be watching from home after catching the virus.
Comedian Joel, who also hosts ITV's The Masked Singer, was forced to pull out of presenting late-night show The Great Comic Relief Prizeathon alongside AJ Odudu after also returning a positive test. He will be replaced by TV star Vernon Kay on the night.
Oh dear: The star shared a snap of her positive Lateral Flow Test along with a sad caption
Matt Lucas is set to bare all as he strips down to nothing but silver braces and sparkly pants to impersonate Miley Cyrus for a hilarious Red Nose Day sketch.
The comedian, 48, will reunite with his former Little Britain comedy partner David Walliams, 50, once again with the return of their cult sketch show, Rock Profile - in aid of Comic Relief.
And Matt certainly pulls out all the stops for their latest sketch as he flashes the flesh in an eye-raising mock-up of singer Miley, 29, from her racy appearance at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.
Ooh I say!Matt Lucas (L) is set to bare all as he strips down to nothing but silver braces and sparkly pants to impersonate Miley Cyrus (R) for a hilarious Red Nose Day sketch
And while Matt sizzles in his barely-there silver ensemble, David will go a little more conservative as Miley's rocker dad Billy-Ray Cyrus - complete with a long black wig.
As well as Miley and Billy-Rae, the comedy duo will be impersonating famous faces for the sketch and will be interviewed by Vernon Kay.
The Little Britain favourites will also appear as dozens of characters including Adele, Post Malone, Lady Gaga and Lewis Capaldi.
Reunited: The comedian, 48, will reunite with his former Little Britain comedy partner David Walliams, 50, once again with the return of their cult sketch show, Rock Profile - in aid of Comic Relief
Uncanny: While Matt sizzles in his barely-there silver ensemble, David (L) will go a little more conservative as Miley's rocker dad Billy-Ray Cyrus (R) - complete with a long black wig
Vernon will interview the characters as they prepare for the release of the Comic Relief single, The Greatest Love of All.
Matt said: 'It's been really fun giving the Rock Profile treatment to a host of stars who weren't even twinkles in our eyes when we first did the show nearly 25 years ago'.
David agreed: 'It has been a blast working with Matt on Rock Profile again. I can't wait for everyone to see our brand new characters.'
Comedy: As well as Miley and Billy Ray, the comedy duo will be impersonating other famous faces including Adele, Post Malone, Lady Gaga and Lewis Capaldi for the sketch and will be interviewed by Vernon Kay
The way they were: Matt and David pictured as Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty in the original Rock Profile series, which first aired in 1999
Vernon Kay who replaces Jamie Theakston as host, said: 'I have been watching David and Matt's sketches for as long as I can remember.'
'I am super excited to get to be part of one myself. Thankfully I will be playing myself in Rock Profile, so I'll be saving David or Matt the embarrassment of attempting my accent!'
'To be taking part all in the name of Comic Relief, makes this even better, as the work they do is super important. If we can make a few people laugh and raise some money, then we have done our job! I can't wait to see what David and Matt have in store for me.'
Host: Vernon Kay, who replaces Jamie Theakston as host, said: 'I have been watching David and Matt's sketches for as long as I can remember.'
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will reprise their characters 'The Extras/' for Red Nose Day.
The famous comedy duo will be transforming into their alter-egos to try and get themselves a free fix from The Repair Shop team in a special episode for Comic Relief.
However, foreman Jay Blades, who the pair are desperate to meet, sends them packing.
Hurray! Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will reprise their characters 'The Extras' for Red Nose Day
Speaking about the charity special, Dawn said: 'I don't think we've ever said no to Comic Relief because it just is too important, and because it's from our community, and we were there right at the very beginning.
'I know that the money is spent correctly and I know that there are projects that are ongoing that need us to be ongoing and I wouldn't ever want to let anyone down.
'So I think the more that we can do to boost and support, the better!'
Jennifer added: 'As I watched The Repair Shop, I thought all I could ever see was these characters going into The Repair Shop, or me and Dawn, pretending to mend something or imitating the characters.
Collaboration: The famous comedy duo will be transforming into their alter-egos to try and get themselves a free fix from The Repair Shop team in a special episode for Comic Relief
'You know, I just thought, this is the show for us. Then Comic Relief said we've got The Repair Shop and it was like the perfect thing. It was so perfect!'
Dame Judi Dench , 87, revealed her partner has some strong competition for her affections as she admitted to having a crush on The Repair Shop's Jay Blades, 52.
Speaking to The Mirror, Dawn dished the dirt on their friend Judi, admitting: 'The reason why we're not concentrating, is because we're fangirling. Major fangirling over everybody, actually, everybody.
'Then we bring our friend Judi in as well. You're going to have to rescue Jay Blades at the end of the day from Judi's clutches, and then we'll be next in line!'
Jennifer added: 'And she's a huge fan – The Dame Judi. "Oh he stole my beating heart' is what she said".'
Smitten: Dame Judi Dench, 87, revealed her partner has some strong competition for her affections as she admitted to having a crush on The Repair Shop's Jay Blades, 52
Terrific trio: The pair met while filming a skit for Red Nose Day alongside Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, who have reprised their characters, The Extras
Britain's dog trial will be given a Red Nose Day twist as comedians Tim Vine and Kiri Pritchard-McLean head to the Welsh countryside to take on Countryfile's One Red Nose and Their Dog competition.
The challenge will see the comedians put their newfound sheepdog skills to the test in a bid to be crowned the champions in the one-off special set to air in March, with the winner revealed on the Red Nose Day BBC One night of TV.
Meanwhile, five stars will lull the nation to sleep reading a handpicked story close to their heart in the first ever Red Nose Day series of the popular CBeebies's Bedtime Stories.
Out in the country: Comedians Tim Vine and Kiri Pritchard-McLean head to the Welsh countryside to take on Countryfile's One Red Nose and Their Dog competition
Ellie Goulding leads the celebrities taking part, with the singer 35, reading What If, Pig? by Linzie Hunter.
The Love Me Like You Do hitmaker will be joined by Alex Brooker, Josh Widdicombe, Gok Wan and Sue Perkins.
The Last Leg star Alex will kick off the week on March 14 by reading Barbara Throws A Wobbler by Nadia Shireen, the funny story of a kitten called Barbara who is in a very bad mood.
Storytime with Ellie! Ellie Goulding will become the latest famous face to settle down and read a children's book on Cbeebies bedtime stories
Comedian Josh will appear on Wednesday to read Alan's Big, Scary Teeth by Jarvis, about a very big alligator with a very big secret.
Image consultant Gok will read My Mum Is A Lioness by Swapna Haddow on Thursday.
Presenter Sue will finish off the week on Friday reading The Pirate Mums by Jodie Lancet-Grant, the swashbuckling tale is about mothers who save the day on the high seas.Meanwhile on the telethon, Jack Whitehall hosts a mini-golf challenge, Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice will also appear.
Monday: The Last Leg star Alex Brooker (pictured) will kick off the week on March 14 by reading Barbara Throws A Wobbler by Nadia Shireen
Tamzin Outhwaite and Helen George are among the women taking part in this year's Comic Opera for Red Nose Day. Comic Opera is returning for its second year and will once again see celebrities transformed into opera singers in 24 hours.
This year's challenge features an all-female line-up, with actors Helen and Tamzin joined by TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt, comedian Rosie Jones and actor Nina Wadia.
Rosie said: 'It's a tremendous honour to take part in the Comic Opera for Comic Relief. I am terrified, I find it hard enough to talk, never mind sing opera. I love singing though, and I always belt out 80s bangers in the shower, so surely it's just like that...with a few more clothes on.
'Hopefully we can have a lot of fun, and raise a lot of money for Comic Relief at the same time.'
Charity: Tamzin Outhwaite (pictured) and Helen George are among the women taking part in this year's Comic Opera for Red Nose Day
Girl power: This year's challenge features an all-female line-up, with actors Helen (pictured) and Tamzin joined by TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt, comedian Rosie Jones and actor Nina Wadia
The celebrities will be given 24 hours together to learn a medley of three Arias from the opera Carmen, all in aid of Comic Relief.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox will host the event from The London Coliseum and will be on hand to support the women through the challenge.
The challenge will conclude with the celebrities performing live on stage at the Coliseum, accompanied by the English National Opera orchestra and chorus in front of an audience of 2,000 fans.
Nervous: Rosie (pictured) said: 'It's a tremendous honour to take part in the Comic Opera for Comic Relief. I am terrified, I find it hard enough to talk, never mind sing opera'
Big stage: The challenge will conclude with the celebrities performing live on stage at the Coliseum, accompanied by the English National Opera orchestra and chorus in front of an audience of 2,000 fans (pictured Nina Wadia)
Scarlett said: 'Being asked to take part in the Comic Opera amongst the rest of these brilliant ladies is incredibly exciting.
'I am so scared but totally up for the challenge because I've long been a fan of Red Nose Day, and the work Comic Relief does is just so important, so I really hope this helps people to donate, donate, donate.'
Money raised by Red Nose Day will support vital life changing work in the UK and around the world which includes tackling homelessness, domestic abuse, poverty and mental health problems, all of which have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
For the latest Red Nose Day news and to find out how to donate, visit bbc.co.uk/rednoseday
Host: BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox (pictured) will host the event from The London Coliseum and will be on hand to support the women through the challenge
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