Comic Relief viewers continued to smoke when they closed the 'unnecessary' eight-presenter line-up during the show of Friday evening, while an iconic host was noticeably missing.
For the 40th birthday of the Red Nose Day, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark, AJ Odudu, Tom Allen and Alesha Dixon reunited to organize the annual charity show.
But fans were not very impressed after criticizing the line-up of the long presenters, while legendary host Lenny Henry was murdered after the British comedian said goodbye to the show last year.
The actor was co-founder of Strip story 39 years ago and was also co-organized for several years.
Viewers of the annual Charity Show went to X and criticized the absence of the comedian, because they claim 'not the same without him', on the social media platform:
“It shows how far #comicrelief has sunk, even Lenny Henry left it”;
Comic Relief-viewers continued to smoke when they hit 'unnecessary' eight-presenter line-up after an iconic host was missing on the episode of Friday evening
For the 40th birthday of the Red Nose Day Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark and Alesha Dixon reunited to organize the annual charity show
'Is this the best they can do? Waste 80's acts, enough presenters to fill a small city, one who pretends to be a gladiator and Lenny Henry looks at old VHS tires. Terrible. #Comicrelief ';
“It shows how far #comicrelief has sunk, even Lenny Henry left it”; “I never thought I would miss Lenny Henry and Ben Elton, but they were better than that lot.”
“What a waste of everyone's time is that football sketch absolutely collapses, in fact, the update of Lenny Henry Opzij, the entire show is huge collapse”;
“We always put the TV down, dimming the lights and keep the curtains close to the Red Nose Day in case Lenny Henry comes by”;
'What happened to comic relief? I realize that people like Lenny Henry, Ben Elton, Griff Rhys Jones etc. can no longer host it, but why did they set up in Davina McCall, Rylan and Alison Hammond? What do they have to do with comedy? '
Sir Lenny told the viewers a year ago: “It's not about me – it's about the cheerfulness and the money, the comedy and compassion.”
But fans were not very impressed after criticizing the line-up of the long presenters when they noticed that the legendary host Lenny Henry (photo in February) was missing after the British comedian said goodbye to the show last year
Viewers of the annual Charity Show took to X and criticized the absence of the comedian because they claim that it is 'not the same without him'
But fans were quickly cheerful when host Davina introduced a segment about Sir Lenny, adding that he is'The man who hung up his hosting shoes last year, but the projects that we support turn their backs on '.
“Doing good never gets old,” the British comedian remarked emotionally.
At the end of comic relief, Johnathan revealed that the final that was collected was an incredible £ 32,000,033.
Earlier in the show, Davina broke off when she discussed her brain tumor operation, after having undergone an operation to remove a colloid cyst four months ago.
They stitched the tears back: 'Doctors found a brain tumor and after I had thought about it for a while, I decided it would be best to have it removed. It really made me think deeply about what life is really about and what is important when life becomes difficult.
'I really need the support of my friends and family. It really reminded me that there are so many people who are in problems and danger and that they do not have the support I had. I was really lucky. '
In the meantime, Billy Monger was given a Guinness World Records title for the fastest time to complete the Ironman World Championship Triathlon for comic relief.
During the show it was revealed that his challenge had collected a huge £ 1,287,259, he said: 'I have never been so proud of giving back to people in this way. I am so proud to be part of it! '
Elsewhere Jamie Laing broke down in tears after completing his debilitating Ultra Marathon and an incredible £ 2,007,114 for comic relief.
Davina broke out later when she discussed her brain tumor surgery, after having undergone an operation to remove a colloid cyst four months ago
They stitched the tears back: 'Doctors found a brain tumor and after I had thought about it for a while, I decided it would be best to have it removed. It really made me think deeply about what life is really about and what is important when life becomes difficult
It comes after Jamie Laing broke in tears after completing his debilitating Ultra Marathon and an incredible £ 2,007,114 for comic relief collected
The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, undertook the no less than 150-mile, five-day point from London to Salford and could not control his emotion and was comforted by wife Sophie Habboo when he exceeded the finish line.
Having the tears of a jubilant Jamie stated: 'Thank you very much. That's incredible! You change lives. Thank you so much! '.
He was met by the cheering of crowds and colleague Radio 1 hosts Greg James, Vick Hope and Jeremiah Asiamah who announced the striking amount he had collected.
Jamie Gutste: 'At one point I thought I was down and out. Mentally I was gone, physically I was broken. I had nothing in me anymore. Something pulled me out.
Before added: “The last kilometer was the most euphoric I have ever had.”
The last day of his five -day challenge, Jamie saw a rack at Greg, who looked a lot of picking up in a wedding dress and garter.
