On Friday night, BBC viewers tuned in for the annual Children in Need extravaganza where large funds were being raised to help kids across the country.

This year, BBC viewers saw Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Chris Ramsey, and Lenny Rush take to the stage to present this year’s Children in Need.

The 2024 hosts were on hand to oversee the three-hour special, which promised hilarious comedy sketches and star-studded performances.

From an Outnumbered reunion special, Gary Oldman reading a CBeebies Bedtime story and the return of Graham Norton’s Red Chair.

In a first for Children in Need, BBC viewers will see TV sensation Bluey will be transported into the glitz and glam of the Strictly Come Dancing World.

However, viewers quickly took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the show, with many unimpressed with the number of presenters on stage.

BBC Children In Need 2024’s Mel Giedroyc, Lenny Rush, Vernon Kay, Rochelle Humes, Ade Adepitan, Chris Ramsey ( 
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One person said: “I love them all but surely they only need two hosts at the most?!”

Someone else commented: “6 presenters. Really???? #childreninneed”

“Haven’t watched #childreninneed for years … turned it on, and why on earth are there 6 presenters! Just carnage and only 7 minutes in,” wrote another.

However, some were left confused over the three-hour slot as some viewers highlighted the time change over the years.

One person said: “Does anyone remember when shows such as #ChildrenInNeed used to go on until 1am?”

Someone else tweeted: “Why are there so many hosts though? I get having that many when Children In Need went on until like 2am like the old days but now? There are only 3 hours you only need like 3 or 4 of them #childreninneed” (sic)

One viewer was thrilled with the presenters, commenting: “Glad Rochelle and Vernon are hosting.”

With another adding: “Lenny is so savage and I love him! He is just so funny.”

People were less then impressed with how many presenters were on stage
However, this marks Mel Giedroyc’s eighth year hosting the show, and she spoke about returning once again. She commented: “It’s one of my very favourite “work” nights of the year.

“If you can call it work! It’s the incredible feeling in the studio in Salford of everybody coming together for this brilliant life-affirming reason – hearing from kids and watching their stories. That’s what it is all about. I think it brings out the very best of us all.”

It’s not just Mel who spoke fondly about hosting the show, as BBC star Vernon Kay detailed his special connection.

He commented: “BBC Children in Need has always been a big deal in our house, as you’ll know Tess presented for years alongside Sir Terry, so it’s a really big deal for me to be a part of it.

Vernon spoke about hosting Children in Need for the first time

“There’s the emotional element of being part of something that’s doing so much good, but also the practical (terrifying!) element that it’s a massive production and millions of people will be tuning in.

“I’m going to be wearing my lucky underpants on the night, that’s for sure, and I’ll be tapping Tess up for some tips in these next few weeks.”