The Great Scott TreadMills Challenge

Summary

So far, Scott's 24 hour challenge has helped raise over £1million through your donations
Scott Mills has completed The Great Scott TreadMills Challenge - walking, jogging, and even running for a whole 24 hours on a treadmill for BBC Children in Need 2022
Guests who've joined Scott on the treadmill have included Jack Savoretti, Mel C, Louis Theroux, Claudia Winkleman, Gemma Collins, Davina McCall, Marisha Wallace, Tom Walker, Sam Ryder, Olly Murs, Georgia Toffolo and many more
Follow our live blog coverage for more updates, photos, video highlights, and social media reaction to Scott's incredible effort!

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By Team TreadMills

WE DID IT!!! 🤩published at 09:36 GMT 17 November 2022
Scott TreadMills
Presenter, BBC Radio 2
1 MILLION! (and £365..every donation counts)
We love you Scott!
We couldn't have done it without you though, the Radio 2 listeners! Some have donated 4 or 5 times so you should all be extremely proud of yourselves.
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When my calves were on fire, when my ankles started to swell, when I couldn't feel my toes anymore.. for that money, I'd do it all over again.
Scott TreadMills, Presenter, BBC Radio 2
Tears of joy, relief and exhaustion... a very happy but emotional SCOTT MILLI
More moments of joy! 🎉published at 09:14 GMT 17 November 2022
The final moments of Scott's incredible feat/feet. A whole 24 hours walked, limped, cried and danced on a treadmill for Children in Need.
He was joined by Mel C, Radio 2's Breakfast presenter Zoe Ball, Richie Anderson and of course the ever youthful Pudsey!
24 Hours Completed! Mel C and Zoe had to support Scott as he limped off the treadmill.
The pure elation was clear to see. Just over £875k raised so far!
It just keeps going up and up and up 👀published at 08:54 GMT 17 November 2022
Thank you to everybody donating at home, your generosity has blown our minds!
✨🫶 HE'S DONE IT! 🫶✨published at 08:39 GMT 17 November 2022
Scott TreadMills
Presenter, BBC Radio 2
The Great Scott TreadMills Challenge for Children in Need is complete! An incredible 24 hours on a treadmill. Scott, you are the best!!
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Zoe Ball: "Was there ever a point when you thought you might not?"
Scott: "Yes, 3:56 this morning.."
cue Tina Turner - Simply The Best
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This is next level! The amount of money. Honestly I didn't expect it to be this much money just because of how things are at the moment. So I'm just shocked and I'm in shell-shock that I'm not walking anymore.
Scott Mills
LOOK AT THOSE NUMBERS! 👏published at 08:32 GMT 17 November 2022
Listeners, we love you! Thank you to everyone who's chipped in today.
Under The Sea 🦀published at 08:25 GMT 17 November 2022
Joining Mr TreadMills in the BBC Radio Theatre this morning, we had Strictly Come Dancing royalty in the form of Kai Widdrington, Nadia Bychkova, Richie Anderson & Jo Clifton.
The five of them brought us something very special indeed. A treadmill-bound version of Scott & Jo's Samba to 'Under The Sea', from their partnership on Strictly in 2014.
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With it Scott served another legendary look in this bright red number, rocking The GC's shades from yesterday's fun.
Don't be shellfish. Donate now!
Plus familiar face Jack Savoretti popped by to show Scott his support.
Tips from the Kitchen Disco Queen herself 🪩published at 08:03 GMT 17 November 2022
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That's HALF A MILLION!published at 07:58 GMT 17 November 2022
Scott TreadMills
Presenter, BBC Radio 2
We couldn't have done it without the kindness and generosity from all of those who have donated.
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Do you know who could do with a donation? My left foot. Please donate what you can because I think it may fall off.
Scott TreadMills
Want to support Scott?published at 07:35
It's been an incredible feet so far, with less than 60 minutes to go...
23 of 24 incredible hours walked, ran or jogged on a treadmill. All for Children in Need.
If you want to support him with a text donation, you can do so - find all the details below and here.
A quick run(😉)down of last night's actionpublished at 07:31 GMT 17 November 2022
...in case you missed it
Scottish singer-songwriter Tom Walker graced the stage to serenade Scott and the listeners with re-worked versions of his big hits 'Just You And I' and 'Leave A Light On’?
"Cause Scott Mills is a legend, he's raising money on a treadmill..."
Walker by name, walker by nature..
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Actress Marisha Wallace, best known for her work on the Broadway and West End, dropped by to blow us away with a special take on the Hairspray classic 'You Can't StopYour Feet'.
Emotions were running high as the song brought a tear to Scott's eye
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Then legendary BBC Radio 2 DJ Trevor aka TREDDER Nelson swung by and got to announce this whopping total with Scott. Can you believe we added over £100k to that since?!
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Beloved Radio 2 newsreader Clare Runacres really ran some acres alongside Scott & TREDDER.
Bet you never thought you'd see the day where that pun would work so well..
Then after another press of BALLS' BUTTON, Scott was treated to a energy-boosting, high intensity dance performance from the Pineapple Studios dancers.
15 hours into this mammoth 24 hour challenge, it was just the motivation needed to keep him pacing into the wee hours.
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We've gone over the £400k markpublished at 06:53 GMT 17 November 2022
Scott TreadMills
Presenter, BBC Radio 2
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Right, I'm turning it up now. Turning it up for all of you that have donated.
Scott Mills, Presenter, BBC Radio 2
Sunrise is just around the corner 🌞published at 06:41 GMT 17 November 2022
Here are some of the beautiful words of encouragement pouring in from you, the gorgeous Radio 2 listeners, on Twitter this morning.
Keep those wonderful messages coming in, and if you'd still like to donate then please head to bbc.co.uk/scott
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Scott is still going strong 💪published at 06:24 GMT 17 November 2022
Well done to Scott, and those of you who've been supporting him all through the night.
We've managed to raise a new total of £361,453!
He's got just 2 hours left to go and there's still plenty more surprises in store to give him that extra burst of energy to get over the finish line.
If you're just joining us, stay tuned for more highlights
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Scott will keep walking all night longpublished at 00:02 GMT 17 November 2022
You can keep watching Scott throughout the night on our live video player above, or click the programmes alongside to listen to coverage on Radio 2 with OJ Borg (midnight to 4am) and Nicki Chapman (4-6:30am).
If you've just joined us, scroll down to read all about the highlights so far, and join the conversation on Twitter by using the #ScottTreadMills hashtag or tweeting @BBCRadio2, external. If you want to support Scott with a text donation, you can do so - all the details are here, external.
We'll be back to round up more highlights from just after 6am.
Don't forget that you can still support Scott on his challenge!published at 23:58
Scott is going to need a LOT of encouragement to get him through the rest of the night.
Your donations give him some much-needed motivation to keep going and get this challenge finished.
If you want to support him with a text donation, you can do so - find all the details below and here.
Another press of Ball's Button!published at 23:51 GMT 16 November 2022
As Scott started to flag again, 15 hours into this 24-hour challenge, he pressed Ball's Button for a second time.
This is a special button provided by Radio 2 Breakfast's Zoe Ball, which provides Scott with a little treat to bring his energy up when he presses it.
And Scott was more than a little surprised that this time, the button summoned four professional dancers from Pineapple Studios!
They danced ON the treadmills and in front of Scott to bring him a fun, motivational performance and put a smile on his face.
Still to come in the early hours...published at 23:42 GMT 16 November 2022
Our liveblog will pausing between midnight and 6am, but Scott's challenge won't be!
There are all sorts of treats to come late tonight and early tomorrow morning.
Keep watching for all this and more:
- Michelle Visage and other special guests will be chatting to Scott down the line
- Running Jokes from Aurie Styla and Shazia Mirza
- A motivational ‘Ravio 2’ mix from Hot Chip
- A lip sync from Bonk & Pasty
- Scott’s friends will be dropping in to show their support
So stay tuned on BBC iPlayer and keep cheering Scott on!
"You're treating this like the gym!"published at 23:41 GMT 16 November 2022
TREDDER Nelson
Presenter, BBC Radio 2
TREDDER Nelson couldn't believe it that when comedian Mark Watson dropped by, he was more inclined to walk on the treadmill than make jokes!
Mark had a great time pacing alongside Scott, even claiming "I can go faster than this if I have to!"
If you're just joining us, it's been this kind of a day so far...published at 23:19 GMT 16 November 2022
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And if you're wondering if Scott got his pepperoni pizza...
Yes, yes he did.
DIY SOS on Radio 2published at 23:02 GMT 16 November 2022
As Trevor and Scott have just been talking about, Radio 2 has teamed up with Children in Need for a special DIY SOS Big Build in Leeds.
Nick Knowles and his team are tasked with transforming a derelict site into a brand new base for the young women’s charity Getaway Girls. A massive challenge to complete in just ten days, and with Radio 2's help they went on a mission to recruit the hundreds of volunteers needed, while presenters Sara Cox, Scott Mills, Rylan, Spoony and Trevor Nelson don hard hats and high-vis to get stuck in, shovelling dirt, plastering and painting.
DIY SOS: The Big Build is available to watch on BBC iPlayer, while a Behind the Scenes special can be heard on BBC Sounds. Check these out once Scott has finished his challenge!