Tess Daly quits as Children In Need host after 11 years ahead of charity show’s 40th anniversary
TESS Daly has announced she’s stepping down as the host of Children In Need after 11 years. The Strictly Come Dancing presenter, 51, announced on Instagram that she would be ending her presenting duties ahead of the 40th Anniversary show in November. Paying tribute to the charity’s founder Sir Terry Wogan with a series of […]
TESS Daly has announced she’s stepping down as the host of Children In Need after 11 years.
The Strictly Come Dancing presenter, 51, announced on Instagram that she would be ending her presenting duties ahead of the 40th Anniversary show in November.
Paying tribute to the charity’s founder Sir Terry Wogan with a series of snaps, Tess said Pudsey “would always hold a special place in her heart.”
She wrote: “For the past 11 years I’ve had the great privilege of presenting Children In Need alongside brilliant presenters and an amazing team.
“Pudsey and what he represents will always hold a special place in my heart but it’s time to pass the presenting baton over as the show reaches it’s amazing 40-year milestone.”
Tess joined the Children In Need team in 2008 hosting alongside Sir Terry and Fearne Cotton.
Over the years she has been a staple on the show that aims to raise money for sick and disadvantaged kids in the UK.
The appeal show – which first kicked off in 1980 – airs each year in the hopes of raising hundreds of pounds for children and young people across the UK.
To date the Great British public has raised more than £1billion for the youth, with many doing their part to support the cause.
Tess has been joined by various co-hosts over the years.
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Last year she was joined by Graham Norton and Rochelle and Marvin Humes.
This year’s hosts are yet to be revealed, but it is likely to be hosted by a team of TV legends – watch this space.
- Catch this year’s Children In Need on November 13, 2020 on BBC One