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Friday, 21 March 2014

Sport Relief 2014 raises £31,015,948 in just THREE hours with help from Kylie Minogue, David Beckham and Little Mix

Sport Relief 2014 raises £31,015,948 in just THREE hours with help from Kylie Minogue, David Beckham and Little Mix

Sport Relief 2014 got off to amazing start on Friday evening, raising more than £31 million in just three hours.
Viewers dug deep into their pockets as they saw some rather famous faces, including David Beckham and Kylie Minogue, throw their support behind the annual fundraiser.
The first half of the night saw Golden Balls himself hang out with Del Boy and Rodney in Peckham, the Aussie singer duet with Jason Donovan for the first time in 25 years and Little Mix sing the official single for the event.
Three hours in: Sport Relief 2014 got off to an amazing start, raising over £31 million, with help from some rather famous faces
Three hours in: Sport Relief 2014 got off to an amazing start, raising over £31 million, with help from some rather famous faces
Team effort: The first half of the night, hosted by David Walliams, Davina McCall and Gary Lineker, saw Golden Balls himself hang out with Del Boy and Rodney in Peckham, Kylie Minogue duet with Jason Donovan and Little Mix sing the official single
Team effort: The first half of the night, hosted by David Walliams, Davina McCall and Gary Lineker, saw Golden Balls himself hang out with Del Boy and Rodney in Peckham, Kylie Minogue duet with Jason Donovan and Little Mix sing the official single
David Walliams and Gary Lineker kicked off the BBC1 show, before being joined by Davina McCall later in the night.
    Live from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, the jokes come thick and fast with the comedian, 42, winding up the former footballer, 53, by referring to him as his father before taking a pretty unflattering selfie.
    Dressed in coordinated monochrome looks, former X Factor winners Little Mix were first the band of the night to grace the stage with an energetic performance of Word Up. 
    Word Up: Dressed in coordinated monochrome looks, The X Factor winners kicked off the proceedings with an energetic performance of the official Sport Relief single
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    Word Up: Dressed in coordinated monochrome looks, The X Factor winners kicked off the proceedings with an energetic performance of the official Sport Relief single
    Doing their bit! The song, a hit for Cameo in the 1980s, saw Jade Thirlwall flash her midriff, as a group of dancers in Sport Relief vests joined them on stage
    Doing their bit! The song, a hit for Cameo in the 1980s, saw Jade Thirlwall flash her midriff, as a group of dancers in Sport Relief vests joined them on stage

    The song, a hit for Cameo in the 1980s, saw both Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock flash their toned midriffs, as a group of dancers in Sport Relief vests joined them on stage.
    The girls were later seen visiting a hospital in Liberia to meet the children who could be helped with Sport Relief funds.
    Jade, 21, is heard saying that their were 'sick kids everywhere' the group looked, with problems that could have easily been prevented.
    They also meet Anthony, four, who has malaria, and after being told by a doctor that for every ten children he sees, you 'lose three or four', it all becomes too much for Perrie Edwards who is seen wiping away her tears.
    'Nothing can prepare you for what you see. It's frustrating. There's no reason for them to be ill. It's £5 for a mosquito net', Perrie adds.
    Upsetting: The girls are later seen visiting a hospital in Liberia to meet the children who could be helped with Sport Relief funds
    Upsetting: The girls are later seen visiting a hospital in Liberia to meet the children who could be helped with Sport Relief funds
    Help needed: The foursome are seen meeting Anthony, four, who has malaria, and after being told by a doctor that for every ten children he sees, you 'lose three or four', it all becomes too much for Perrie Edwards
    Help needed: The foursome are seen meeting Anthony, four, who has malaria, and after being told by a doctor that for every ten children he sees, you 'lose three or four', it all becomes too much for Perrie Edwards
    Please donate: Jade Thirlwall urges people to help fund mosquito nets to help those in affected countries, by giving £5 to the cause
    Please donate: Jade Thirlwall urges people to help fund mosquito nets to help those in affected countries, by giving £5 to the cause
    Alex Jones, fresh from her Sport Relief climbing challenge in Utah, looked overwhelmed after being told she had managed to raise £1,281,476.
    The celebrities taking part in Clash of the Titans, which would see two teams go head to head throughout the evening in a series of challenges, were next to be introduced to viewers.
    Team Bishop, made up of John Bishop, Freddie Flintoff, Nicola Adams, Patrick Kielty, Helen Skelton and Nick Grimshaw, would go up against Team Coe, which included Seb Coe, Greg James, Olly Murs, Amy Williams, Sally Phillips and Richard Bacon.
    Who will win? The celebrities taking part in Clash of the Titans were next to be introduced to viewers ahead of four different events
    Who will win? The celebrities taking part in Clash of the Titans were next to be introduced to viewers ahead of four different events
    Red vs blue: Team Bishop, made up of John Bishop, Freddie Flintoff, Nicola Adams, Patrick Kielty, Helen Skelton and Nick Grimshaw, would go up against Team Coe, which included Seb Coe, Greg James, Olly Murs, Amy Williams, Sally Phillips and Richard Bacon
    Red vs blue: Team Bishop, made up of John Bishop, Freddie Flintoff, Nicola Adams, Patrick Kielty, Helen Skelton and Nick Grimshaw, would go up against Team Coe, which included Seb Coe, Greg James, Olly Murs, Amy Williams, Sally Phillips and Richard Bacon
    Flintoff was seen cycling his team into an early lead as the two celebrity teams went head to head at the Velodrome.
    The Men's Elimination Race saw former decathlete Daley Thompson fire the starting gun, before Bishop became the first to be cut from the group of six, followed by Bacon, James, leaving just three to compete for the title.
    The former cricketer, who had even fallen off his bicycle earlier in the race, made a sprint and easily took the maximum six points, leaving Olly Murs and Patrick Kielty in second and third respectively.
    Get those legs going! The Men's Elimination Race was first up at Stratford's Velodrome for the teams, with former decathlete Daley Thompson firing the starting gun
    Get those legs going! The Men's Elimination Race was first up at Stratford's Velodrome for the teams, with former decathlete Daley Thompson firing the starting gun
    Winner: Flintoff, who had fallen off his bicycle earlier in the race, made a sprint and easily took the maximum six points, leaving Murs and Kielty in second and third respectively
    Winner: Flintoff, who had fallen off his bicycle earlier in the race, made a sprint and easily took the maximum six points, leaving Murs and Kielty in second and third respectively
    British group Coldplay also got in on the fundraising action during the event by performing their song Magic, while clips from previous challenges flashed up on screen behind them.
    The band also donated £260,000 to DJ Jo Whiley's treadmill challenge, which she completed on Thursday evening after a 26-hour stint.
    Comedian Miranda Hart, with help from boxer David Haye, footballer David Ginola and some maracas, was also seen helping the Titans warm up.
    Crown pleaser: British group Coldplay also got in on the fundraising action by performing their song Magic, while clips from previous challenges flashed up on screen
    Crown pleaser: British group Coldplay also got in on the fundraising action by performing their song Magic, while clips from previous challenges flashed up on screen
    With her boys! Comedian Miranda Hart, with help from boxer David Haye, footballer David Ginola and some maracas, was seen helping the Titans warm up
    With her boys! Comedian Miranda Hart, with help from boxer David Haye, footballer David Ginola and some maracas, was seen helping the Titans warm up
    Sport Relief does Strictly Come Dancing, hosted by Tess Daly, was next in the proceedings which saw Paralympians David Clarke, Martine Wright, Nathan Stephens, Hannah Cockroft take to the dancefloor.
    Gold-medal winning athlete Lee Pearson joined Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman on the panel to cast their eyes over the competitors who all danced together.
    Lee said he didn't know what to expect, but David managed a spectacular lift, while Darcey said Martine brought passion to the routine.
    Hannah told Tess: 'It's been phenomenal, I've loved every second', while Martine said it had helped her to discover dance again.
    However it was Hannah who took home the Glitterball medal with her partner Pasha Kovalev.
    Hitting the dancefloor: Sport Relief does Strictly Come Dancing, hosted by Tess Daly, saw Paralympians David Clarke, Martine Wright, Nathan Stephens, Hannah Cockroft showcase their skills while decked out in sequins
    Hitting the dancefloor: Sport Relief does Strictly Come Dancing, hosted by Tess Daly, saw Paralympians David Clarke, Martine Wright, Nathan Stephens, Hannah Cockroft showcase their skills while decked out in sequins
    'Phenomenal': It was Hannah who took home the Glitterball medal with her partner Pasha Kovalev
    'Phenomenal': It was Hannah who took home the Glitterball medal with her partner Pasha Kovalev
    Davina McCall, 46, also got a chance to relive her exhausting and emotional triathlon, Beyond Breaking Point, which she was told had raised a remarkable £2,239,931.
    'There were moments when it was amazing, and my hardest day was my first bike ride and when I got into Lake Windermere, I just started panicking.
    'The shock of getting into the water which was so cold slowed me down. When I saw the finish line, I was running towards my kids, it was amazing', she said.
    Before her challenge, Davina had met with a young girl called Anne who worked in a quarry in Nairobi.
    She told her that the evening was what made her happy, which reminded the star of another young woman who she had met over ten years ago and who had since graduated from university after help from Sport Relief. 
    Feeling good: Davina McCall was next to relive her exhausting and emotional triathlon, Beyond Breaking Point, which raised a remarkable £2,239,931
    Feeling good: Davina McCall was next to relive her exhausting and emotional triathlon, Beyond Breaking Point, which raised a remarkable £2,239,931
    Touching: The TV presenter's moving video was also shown, which saw her meet a young girl called Anne who worked in a quarry in Nairobi
    Touching: The TV presenter's moving video was also shown, which saw her meet a young girl called Anne who worked in a quarry in Nairobi
    Next up in the Clash of the Titans event was synchronised swimming, luckily with help from a number of glamorous professionals. 
    Presenter Kielty, representing his team, took to the pool to Pharrell's Happy in a tight red swimsuit before attempting a big lift at the end. He was awarded 28 points.
    Radio 1 DJ James went second, and after stripping off his suit to reveal a sparkly blue number, he performed to the theme tune from The Apprentice, before finding out he had achieved one less point than his rival.
    Far from graceful: Presenter Kielty, representing his team, took to the pool to Pharrell's Happy, in a tight red swimsuit before attempting a big lift at the end
    Far from graceful: Presenter Kielty, representing his team, took to the pool to Pharrell's Happy, in a tight red swimsuit before attempting a big lift at the end
    Support: Radio 1 DJ James went second, and after stripping off his suit to reveal a sparkly blue number, he performed to the Apprentice theme tune
    Support: Radio 1 DJ James went second, and after stripping off his suit to reveal a sparkly blue number, he performed to the Apprentice theme tune
    Starry eyed: James was awarded one less point than his rival, putting Team Bishop in the lead with a score of 15 to Coe's 11
    Starry eyed: James was awarded one less point than his rival, putting Team Bishop in the lead with a score of 15 to Coe's 11
    After 25 years, Kylie Minogue performed Especially For You, while showing off her pins in a little black miniskirt.
    But, leaving viewers guessing as to whether Jason Donovan would be there like in the original hit, she sang with David Walliams who donned a blonde wig, waistcoat and super white teeth.
    However fans were not left disappointed, as the Aussie star did arrive on stage to sing with his former Neighbours costar.
    That's not Jason! After 25 years, Kylie Minogue performed Especially For You with David Walliams, while showing off her pins in a little black miniskirt
    That's not Jason! After 25 years, Kylie Minogue performed Especially For You with David Walliams, while showing off her pins in a little black miniskirt
    Reunion: Before being joined by Jason Donovan, who sang on the original hit with his soap costar
    Reunion: Before being joined by Jason Donovan, who sang on the original hit with his soap costar
    Match of the Day presenter Lineker was also seen pitching his idea for a World Cup song to his cohosts, before ringing Gary Barlow for support.
    With help from world class athletes and singers including Pixie Lott, Emma Bunton, Mel C, Eliza Doolittle, Kimberley Walsh, the video for the track, Greatest Day, was shown for the first time ahead of this summer's competition. 
    It's coming home! Match of the Day presenter Lineker then pitched his idea for a World Cup song to his cohosts, before ringing Gary Barlow for support
    It's coming home! Match of the Day presenter Lineker then pitched his idea for a World Cup song to his cohosts, before ringing Gary Barlow for support
    Debut: With help from world class athletes and singers including Pixie Lott, Emma Bunton, Mel C, Eliza Doolittle, Kimberley Walsh, the video for the track, Greatest Day, was shown for the first time ahead of this summer's competition
    Debut: With help from world class athletes and singers including Pixie Lott, Emma Bunton, Mel C, Eliza Doolittle, Kimberley Walsh, the video for the track, Greatest Day, was shown for the first time ahead of this summer's competition
    The Titans then faced Rhythmic Gymnastics, and after training for several weeks, it was Bishop, Grimshaw and Skelton who went first.
    Looking 'splendid' in Lycra, the two males waved their fluorescent ribbons enthusiastically as they paraded around the arena while trying to be as elegant as possible. The trio were given 23 points.
    With a hoop in hand, Phillips looked to be having a great time as she was joined by Coe and Murs, who couldn't fail to amuse viewers with his moves. They were awarded 27 points, and therefore won an event for the first time in the night.
    Ribbons at the ready: Next up for the Titans was Rhythmic Gymnastics, and after training for several weeks, it was Bishop, Grimshaw and Skelton who went first
    Ribbons at the ready: Next up for the Titans was Rhythmic Gymnastics, and after training for several weeks, it was Bishop, Grimshaw and Skelton who went first
    He's a natural: Murs was easily more enthusiastic in the event, while showing off his moves which he first debuted on The X Factor
    He's a natural: Murs was easily more enthusiastic in the event, while showing off his moves which he first debuted on The X Factor
    Winners! With a hoop in hand, Phillips looked to be having a great time as she was joined by Coe and Murs, who were given 27 points
    Winners! With a hoop in hand, Phillips looked to be having a great time as she was joined by Coe and Murs, who were given 27 points
    The part of the show that everyone had been waiting for was up next, as Beckham went to Peckham for a special edition of Only Fools and Horses.
    Cutting to a busy market scene, Del Boy is seen offering punters a pair of 'authentic David Beckham underpants', which Rodney is seen modelling very reluctantly and unsuccessfully. 
    After asking him to show possible buyers what made them special, he turns around to reveal a signature by the footballer on the back.
    After packing up and heading to the cafe after a lack of sales, the brothers were seen enjoying a cup of tea while Rodney told Del he wasn't going degrade himself again in the object of making money.
    Selling point: Cutting to a busy market scene, Del Boy is seen offering punters a pair of 'authentic David Beckham underpants', while Rodney models them very reluctantly and unsuccessfully
    Selling point: Cutting to a busy market scene, Del Boy is seen offering punters a pair of 'authentic David Beckham underpants', while Rodney models them very reluctantly and unsuccessfully
    Help: Beckham is seen offering Rodney modelling advice after they meet up in the local Peckham cafe
    Help: Beckham is seen offering Rodney modelling advice after they meet up in the local Peckham cafe
    Advice: David tells him: 'Most people think modelling is about standing there looking great, but there's more to it than that. Just remember a good model doesn't just walk, he glides. They don't just turn, they oscillate'
    Advice: David tells him: 'Most people think modelling is about standing there looking great, but there's more to it than that. Just remember a good model doesn't just walk, he glides. They don't just turn, they oscillate'
    The camera then cut to David Beckham himself, who is sat next to them in the cafe.
    They start arguing over whose idea it was to sign the 'boxer briefs', as well as Rodney's lack of enthusiasm.
    The former Manchester Unite star admits why he refused to model them, after 'Fergie almost killed' him last time, before being asked by his companions as to why he was wearing dark-rimmed spectacles.
    'I am trying to in-cognitive', he says.
    Offering advice on how best to model the pants in future, David tells him: 'Most people think modelling is about standing there looking great, but there's more to it than that. Just remember a good model doesn't just walk, he glides. They don't just turn, they oscillate.' 
    After listening to what he says, Rodney gives it another go. As Beckham watched from the side, he is asked to sign a football by a fan, before falling over, reminiscent of Del Boy's famous bar scene.
    Boyzone meanwhile finsihed the proceedings from the first half of the show, with a performance of Everything I Own.
    To donate to Sport Relief, please call 03457 910 910.
    Crate's there: As Beckham watched from the side to see if his advice had worked, he is asked to sign a football by a fan
    Crate's there: As Beckham watched from the side to see if his advice had worked, he is asked to sign a football by a fan
    Crate's gone! He is later seen falling over, reminiscent of Del Boy's famous bar scene with Trigger
    Crate's gone! He is later seen falling over, reminiscent of Del Boy's famous bar scene with Trigger
    Finale part one: Boyzone finished the proceedings from the first half of the show, with a performance of Everything I Own
    Finale part one: Boyzone finished the proceedings from the first half of the show, with a performance of Everything I Own



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