COLCHESTER’S Dermot O’Leary is attempting to dance for 24 hours to raise cash for Comic Relief.
The presenter, 41, started his challenge at 7pm last night and will finish live on the BBC’s live show this evening.
He has been dancing in the studio and in the BBC’s New Broadcasting House before making his way to the London Palladium for the show.
He has been joined by a host of celebrities and line dancers and Cossack dancers.
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I think 'Gahh' covers it. pic.twitter.com/ZQS4ZIiWda
— Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) March 12, 2015
Almost 13hrs & special appearance from the man who spent 12hrs on bike last yr @grimmers it's a @comicrelief reunion! pic.twitter.com/zwUfvghHC0
— Greg Whyte OBE (@gpwhyte) March 13, 2015
The best tv presenters ever! @radioleary @carolineflack1 good luck #dermotsdayofdance pic.twitter.com/Zov2wTOfMl
— Dave Rice (@RiceyMcr) March 13, 2015
HALF WAY 12hrs done for @radioleary @comicrelief Day of Dance 72,000 step as! #rednoseday #fitbit pic.twitter.com/sNjKzygT1T
— Greg Whyte OBE (@gpwhyte) March 13, 2015
Colchester's Stevi Ritchie has now joined Dermot to cheer him on.
See @THESTEVIRITCHIE, @laurenplatt7, @OTYOfficial and @jamieoliver supporting #dancingdermot: http://t.co/7uI6tsuLQP pic.twitter.com/zb3CuIUELJ
— BBC Who's in Today (@BBCWiT) March 13, 2015
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