Alex Scott and Vicky Pattison wore playful red noses backstage at The One Show after returning from their Artic adventure for Comic Relief.

The sports pundit, 39, and the TV personality, 36, were all smiles after their interview about the coldest ever challenge for charity.

The pair, along with Laura Whitmore and Sara Davies, took on the Snow Going Back challenge on February 19, trekking 50km across the Arctic Circle in four days.

As they traveled through the icy location, which is usually a training ground for British Special Forces, the four women walked, cycled and even skied to reach their goal.

To raise money for those struggling in Britain and beyond, Vicky and Alex revealed the ins and outs of the ‘ultimate’ and ‘grueling’ fundraising task to The One Show presenters Lauren Laverne and Jermaine Jenas.

Alex, who sent an update to the talk show while temperatures were below freezing, said: “It was grueling, which is why I remember sending the message thinking that you (Jermaine) and Alex are most likely laughing at me.

“You know I hate the cold and it’s so hard to describe, right Vicky? How cold it actually was.

‘So sleeping in a tent at night and trying to survive that way without heat, pulling a sled, fat cycling and all that – it was the ultimate challenge.’

Alex talked about how the team spirit pulled them through the tough journey and at one point carried her teammates’ supplies to lighten the load.

“I think at that moment I thought, OK, I know I’m physically strong, so I can carry some of the burden now,” the host said.

She explained that Sara and Vicky kept morale high in the camp, adding: “We all had different strengths.”

“Everyone got through it at different times and I think it was so inspiring to be part of this group.

“We all know we’re doing it for the greater good, and no one slacked off. Actually, we were all trying to do more for each other.’

Vicky added: ‘She’s a real weapon, she’s so humble. The way she pulled those sleds some days, without her I don’t know if we would have gotten through it.”

Reflecting on the bond between the all-female team, Vicky hilariously joked: ‘Within 24 minutes of being there I had Alex’s toe in my armpit.’

The giggling sports presenter chimed in: ‘This is how you stay warm because – because it’s so cold – you can potentially lose your fingers and toes.

“So you really have to be a team and help each other through it, so that was our first bonding moment.”

Some of the money raised during their treacherous challenge will go to charities such as Hebburn Helps Foodbank in South Tyneside – not far from where Vicky is from.

The reality TV star revealed she learned some harrowing statistics while visiting the food bank a stone’s throw from her home, a day before embarking on the icy adventure.

“Three out of four people who visit food banks will be women and that’s because 65 percent of household chores are always done by women,” she said.

‘Raising children, taking care of a household: it has traditionally been women’s work, so all the pressure falls on them.

“So not only were we the first ever Comic Relief challenge for women, we were girls doing it for girls and that felt really important.”

Snow Going Back Comic Relief v The Artic airs next Monday at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The children of Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco enjoyed a playful outing – and wore some fun red noses – as they attended a circus festival with their parents on Saturday.

The royal couple appeared in good spirits as they were photographed at the Grand Parade and Open-Air Circus Show with their nine-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques in Monte Carlo.

Charlene, 45, looked typically chic as she dressed warmly in a beige coat which she teamed with a black turtleneck.

She completed the look with black trousers and suede boots – and added a touch of glamor with diamond earrings.

Elsewhere, Albert, 65, looked dapper in a navy blue jacket and gray trousers.

The 46th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival celebrated its founder, the late Prince Rainier III – Albert's father – with a mix of traditional and modern circus acts.

The couple smiled as they led their children around the attractions.

There were decorated floats, performers in traditional costumes, elephants, horses, an orchestra and even clowns who provided the musical entertainment for the Parade.

The family outing comes after the couple handed out presents to excited children at the Prince's Palace last month.

Former Olympian Charlene looked festive in a red sweater, which she teamed with matching boots with vibrant heels.

She also wore a black coat as she walked arm-in-arm with her husband Albert, who chose a Christmas-themed tie for the occasion.

He paired his red accessory – decorated with designs of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, stockings and presents – with a crisp white shirt and navy blue jacket and trousers.

Charlene and Albert were all smiles as they chatted with the families visiting the palace.

It was a busy month as the couple had also recently attended a Christmas charity event at the Red Cross headquarters.

The pair spent the afternoon handing out Christmas presents to the elderly as part of the festive celebration.

It came shortly after an adorable portrait of the Monegasque royals was revealed by fan accounts for their 2023 Christmas card.

In the image, Albert and Charlene can be seen posing next to their young children, who have both just celebrated their ninth birthday.

Although the palace has not yet released the official portrait, an early copy was shared by a royal fan account on Instagram. The official version is expected to have higher definition.

In contrast to the informal Christmas card from the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Royal Family of Monaco opted for a much more formal approach.

Princess Charlene looked spectacular in a sophisticated velvet dress with a draped burnt copper neckline.

The mother of two lovingly embraced her son Jacques, who wasted no time leaning against his mother's chest.

Smiling in front of a Christmas tree, Albert matched his son and dressed to the nines in a tuxedo. During the photo shoot, he stood behind his family, keeping one hand firmly on his wife's back.

Meanwhile, nine-year-old Gabriella put on a lovely show in a deep red dress, which, like her mother's, was made of velour.