Why is Gethin Jones trending in the UK?
Gethin Jones is trending following an emotional moment on BBC Morning Live. He was moved to tears after being told that two charity challenges had raised over £1.5 million for Children in Need.
What happened
- 13 Nov, Earlier
Gethin Jones and his colleagues performed as an amateur band at the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge [1].
- 13 Nov, Earlier
Hosts announced that the Build-a-Band Challenge and The One Show's Challenge Squad raised over £1.5 million [2].
- 13 Nov, Earlier
Gethin Jones became emotional and cried upon hearing the fundraising total [2].
- 13 Nov, Earlier
Singer Tom Grennan surprised the band by announcing they would perform again on the Children in Need Appeal Show [1].
What you need to know
Gethin Jones played electric guitar as part of a special charity band [1].
The band spent six weeks learning their instruments for the performance [2].
The fundraising total announced was £1,503,391 [2].
It is not confirmed if the band reached the goal of two million pounds mentioned by the hosts.
Background
As part of Pudsey's Build-a-Band Challenge, BBC Morning Live presenters and experts rehearsed for weeks to perform live. The group included Gethin Jones on electric guitar, Michelle Ackerley on bass, and Kym Marsh on vocals [1].
The performance took place at the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. Following their set of Tom Grennan's 'Little Bit of Love', the group was told they would perform once more during the official Children in Need Appeal broadcast [1].
Questions people ask
Why did Gethin Jones cry on television?
He was overcome with emotion after hearing that charity challenges had raised more than £1.5 million for Children in Need [2].
What instrument did Gethin Jones play?
He played the electric guitar as part of the Morning Live amateur band [1].
Where this came from
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