First look at Mel and Sue as hosts of brand new Let’s Sing And Dance For Comic Relief on BBC One

Each week, celebrities will take to the stage to perform in front of a different panel of guest star judges including Julian Clary, Tameka Empson, Miranda Hart, Rufus Hound, Russell Kane and Adil Ray as Citizen Khan. Judges already announced are Jo Brand, Jason Manford, Paul O’Grady, Frank Skinner, Jennifer Saunders and Claudia Winkleman.

Even more celebrity performers are announced today to step up to the mic and bust some moves for Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief. They are TV presenter Alison Hammond, actor Danny-Boy Hatchard, comedians Pete Firman and Ellie Taylor and radio DJ’s Rickie Haywood Williams and Melvin Odoom.

Let’s Dance For Comic Relief is back for Red Nose Day 2017, now bigger and better than ever before as it has been supersized into Let’s Sing And Dance Aor Comic Relief. BBC One present more celebrities donning more fantastic outfits and learning more iconic dance routines for Comic Relief, but this time the brave celebrities will be facing double the challenge – dancing and singing!

Alison Hammond

Alison Hammond will be American rapper and superstar Missy Elliot and performing Get Ur Freak On. Alison says: “I cannot wait to get my dancing shoes back on, this time to sing and dance for Comic Relief and to raise as much money as possible! I am so excited!”

Danny-Boy Hatchard

Danny-Boy Hatchard will take on the legend that is Elton John and perform his iconic hit I’m Still Standing. Danny-Boy says: “Absolutely buzzing to have a little sing and dance for Comic Relief. No man, woman or child should ever have to go without food and water. I'm just doing my bit so let’s have fun and encourage people to pick up those phones and get dialling!”

Pete Firman and Ellie Taylor

Comedians Pete Firman and Ellie Taylor will take on a huge pop number from one of the UK’s biggest girl groups, Black Magic by Little Mix. Pete says: "As a master of deception I've managed to hoodwink someone at the BBC into believing I can sing and dance. Whether I can fool a panel of judges and the great British public remains to be seen..."

Ellie adds: "I'm totally terrified and utterly delighted to be taking part in Lets Sing and Dance for Comic Relief. I can't wait to turn the auto tune up to eleven.”

Rickie Haywood Williams and Melvin Odoom

Rickie and Melvin will perform a sensational medley of Will Smith’s biggest music hits. Rickie says: “I literally cannot wait to perform on Let's Sing And Dance For Comic Relief! Melvin and I have always fancied ourselves as pop stars so surely this is the next best thing!”

Melvin adds: "I'm so excited to get on the dance floor again after my time on Strictly and this time around I get to sing and perform with my best friend - what more could you ask for?"

The celebrities will take to the stage to perform in front of a star-studded panel of judges. A different panel of guest stars and comedy royalty will join each week including Jo Brand, Julian Clary, Tameka Empson, Miranda Hart, Rufus Hound, Russell Kane, Jason Manford, Paul O’Grady, Adil Ray as Citizen Khan, Frank Skinner, Jennifer Saunders and Claudia Winkleman.

The celebrity performers will face three live heats before a live grand finale. A combination of the viewers at home and the judging panel will decide who makes it through to the final, with the audience crowning the eventual winner, all in aid of Comic Relief.

The all new Let’s Sing And Dance For Comic Relief will be hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins marking their return to BBC One. They will bring their own formidable and comic double act to the show with access all areas to the celebrities backstage. As well the performances in the studio, the show will even hit the streets of Britain to enlist the great British public in some of the biggest dance-offs ever. And with some surprise special guests in store, Saturday nights will be jam-packed of performances from some of the nation’s favourite faces.

Let’s Sing And Dance For Comic Relief is a four-part series and starts on Saturday 4 March at 6.45pm on BBC One.

Red Nose Day is back on Friday 24 March 2017, and it’s all about your power to make the world a better place, simply by having a great time. All the money raised through Red Nose Day will help to change countless lives, both here in the UK and across Africa. To get involved and make your laugh matter, go to rednoseday.com

February 24, 2017 6:22am ET by Newsdesk   Comments (0)

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