THE annual Children in Need telethon is back on our screens tonight.
There will be a whole host of on show to raise money for local charities, projects and non-profit organisations.
Over 3,000 organisations that help children and young people will benefit from money raised.
Here, we will take a look into who will be hosting the big night.
Alex Jones
has been presenting since 2010.
Before The One Show she spent roughly a decade on the Welsh-language channel S4C.
She is employing her presenting expertise for tonight.
When asked what the night means to her, she said: “It means the absolute world to be part of the team for the big night of Children in Need.
“I have watched it avidly since I was a little girl and was at the helm.
“It was always one of the big highlights of the year.”
Mel Giedroyc
is “honoured and privileged” to return to Children in Need for the 10th consecutive year.
She is best known for fronting the original for the BBC with comedy partner, and friend, .
More recently, she has appeared on .
Mel described the value Children in Need holds for her, saying: “It’s a red-letter day, and one of the most life- affirming and important for me in my calendar.”
Rylan Clark
After years of involvement with the charity, is presenting Children in Need for the first time today.
He became a household name in 2012 when he finished fifth place on the ninth series of .
Since then, he has created a media empire – presenting on , and .
He told fans: “It’s amazing to be part of Children in Need’s appeal show, obviously it’s something that I have grown up watching and loved and have been involved in the past, so to be asked to host this year is a real honour.”
Sara Cox
Sara is a well- known radio host; she is currently presenting on BBC Radio 2 on weekdays.
She is also a massive contributor to Children in Need.
In November 2025 she ran the for the charity.
She covered 135 miles on foot and raised £11.5 million in the process.
She said: “It’s a huge honour to be part of the 2026 Children in Need hosting team.
“It promises to be a spectacular night, that will hopefully raise oodles and oodles of cash for much needed projects.
“And after completing my Children in Need Ultramarathon Challenge for Radio 2 last year, it will be quite nice to be somewhere warm and cosy and close to the event, instead of running in sideways rain!”
Tyler West
is a radio DJ, television presenter and broadcaster.
You might recognise him from where he competed with in 2022.
More recently, he was on alongside his fiancée .
West said: “Being part of Children in Need this year means everything to me!
“I never felt that I had a voice when I was younger, so the fact I can be part of such a special cause, helping other young people find theirs, means the world.
“I grew up watching this show every year with my family through so many moments in my life.”
