BBC Comic Relief host suffers 'embarrassing' outfit mistake minutes into show
BBC presenter Tom Allen made an outfit change just minutes into the Red Nose Day broadcast.
BBC Comic Relief host Tom Allen had a bit of a wardrobe mishap as he changed his outfit just minutes into the show.
Comic Relief is back for its landmark 40th year, with the UK's top talent ready to entertain viewers in tonight's Red Nose Day extravaganza.
In the run-up to the event, the nation has been pulling together to raise money for the charitable cause. Fans have been eagerly watching and cheering on Jamie Laing as he takes on five ultramarathons, all leading up to his arrival at Salford's Media City tonight.
This year is a first for the show, as it will be without Sir Lenny Henry in the presenting line-up, instead featuring a fresh line-up of familiar faces to steer the iconic programme.
Rylan was quick to call out co-star Tom on his outfit choice (Image: BBC)
Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond and Rylan, joined by Alesha Dixon, Tom Allen and AJ Odudu, were all set to present an evening filled with laughter, reports Bristol Live.
However, just minutes into the show, Rylan was quick to tease co-star Tom about his outfit choice as he chose to kick off the show in a checked jumper, while his fellow presenters were dressed to the nines.
Alison turned to Jonathan and complimented his outfit, saying: "You are looking good Jonathan. I love the 80s suit and the fact that you kept in with the retro vibe."
Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond and Rylan, joined by Alesha Dixon, Tom Allen and AJ Odudu (Image: BBC)
Everyone burst into laughter as Jonathan responded: "Honey this is a new suit, this is not an 80s suit." Alison quickly added: "Oh that's a little bit awkward isn't it."
Rylan cheekily quipped to his mate Tom during the show: "While we are talking about outfits, Tom I love you mate but what have you come dressed as?"
Tom sheepishly responded with a giggle: "Well this is a bit embarrassing because I genuinely thought we were asked to dress like we were in our 80s rather than from the 80s so I've come dressed as an 85-year-old man."
This year marks a first for BBC's Comic Relief, as Sir Lenny Henry will not be hosting (Image: Comic Relief, Getty Images)
The laughter was infectious when he jovially admitted: "Well that is exactly how I feel." AJ, ever supportive, chimed in: "Well I think you look dapper."
Despite the banter, it seemed Tom wasn't too enamoured with his get-up; later in the programme, he swapped his garb for a slick suit as he stepped up to present.
Comic Relief: Even More Funny for Money will air on Saturday 22nd March at 4:30pm on BBC One
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