Strictly, Gladiators and Doctor Who stars unite for Red Nose Day 2026

Lots of famous faces are coming together to celebrate Red Nose Day, a special day run by the charity Comic Relief.

Red Nose Day takes place on Friday 20 March, and this year's theme is 'Take Yourself Funny for Money' - all about being able to have a laugh at yourself.

The event uses comedy and fun to raise money to help people who are struggling.

The charity says that this year money raised will provide 'food, shelter and safety to people in the UK and around the world'.

One of the best-known stars supporting Red Nose Day this year is Jodie Whittaker, who played the Doctor in Doctor Who.

She explained why getting involved matters so much: "Things like Comic Relief just feel like we're all uniting and aiming for the same wonderful outcome which is to raise loads of money for really good causes. And, the best bit, it makes you laugh when you do it."

Sports fans might recognise Jill Scott, a former England footballer, who stars in a new Comic Relief film alongside former English rugby player Joe Marler.

In the film, they wear silly costumes, such as a pantomime horse, ride tiny bikes and make fools of themselves.

"I absolutely love the theme of this year's Red Nose Day – I couldn't agree more that we all just need to have a good laugh, and why not let it be at our own expense?" said Joe Marler.

On the big Red Nose Day TV night, the BBC will show a live programme full of comedy, sketches and performances.

One of the presenters is Joel Dommett, who you may know from The Masked Singer.

He'll be joined by stars including Davina McCall and comedian Nick Mohammed, plus comedy star and former Doctor Who companion Catherine Tate will make a special appearance.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing will be excited to see La Voix, who appeared on this year's show, supporting Comic Relief too.

Other Strictly stars getting involved include Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell, along with model Ellie Goldstein, who, along with Gladiator Nitro, is among the first celebs to sport this year's new Red Nose design.

This year's Red Nose is extra creative. Comic Relief has launched the first-ever Design-Yer Nose, which is completely blank so people can decorate it themselves.

There are also special doodle designs created by artist Mr Doodle, who said: "Drawing should be fun, playful and something that makes you feel good… turning art into something that can genuinely help people is really special."

Are you or your friends doing anything for Red Nose Day this year? Perhaps you are raising money at school. Let us know how you are getting involved in the comments.

Comic Relief will be on BBC One and iPlayer from 7pm on Friday 20 March.