What is the Strictly Danceathon for Comic Relief? Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman take on epic challenge
Tess and Claudia shimmyed for a great cause - here are all the details of the special challenge
OUR Strictly favourites Claudia and Tess will have a go at dancing themselves as a part of the Comic Relief extravaganza.
Here's everything you need to know about the Strictly Danceathon and what the famous presenters will get up to.
What is the Strictly Danceathon for Comic Relief?
Strictly Danceathon saw Strictly presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly practice what they preach by showing us their dance moves.
The show kicked off on Monday, March 11 and concluded on Tuesday, March 12.
The two celebs put their skills to the test and shimmyed their way through various dancing eras and styles.
They were backed by Radio 2 presenters and a bunch of celebrity friends as they surprised them during the challenge to motivate them.
Claudia and Tess are doing the exhausting challenge in hopes of raising vital cash for Red Nose Day to help Comic Relief in improving lives in the UK and internationally.
The Danceathon took place at the Radio 2 Studios in Wogan House and was followed across all Radio 2 shows.
It was also available to be live-streamed on the BBC Red Button.
Claudia Winkleman, who hosted the first ever Comic Relief six-hour Danceathon in 2015, said: “I’m so excited to be taking on this epic Danceathon challenge with Tess live at Radio 2 in the legendary Wogan House.
"I know it’s going to be hilarious to watch because we’re pretty bad dancers - I’m not very good at standing, let alone dancing. Thankfully we’ll have each other and we’re going to push through to raise as much money as we can for Red Nose Day.
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“We love Comic Relief and believe in everything they do. We’ve seen first-hand how the money raised provides a lifeline for people living in the most desperate situations, and we’re doing this for them.
"We want people at home to come together, dig deep and support us through this because dancing for over 24 hours is going to be one hell of a challenge.”
Tess Daly said: “I am so proud to be supporting Red Nose Day with Claudia. I just hope we have the stamina to ‘keep dancing’ for over 24 hours straight!
“We were worn out during our first choreography session so it’s no doubt going to be a tough challenge. But, we’re doing this to raise money for Red Nose Day, so it will be incredibly special, and we’ll be thinking of all the people that will benefit from all the amazing projects funded by Comic Relief.
"Doing this at Wogan House is extra special for me having worked with the great man, Sir Terry, himself many times.”