Paddy McGuinness raises over £9 million after charity bike ride
Paddy McGuinness raises over £9 million after charity bike ride
The presenter thanked fans for sending him messages of support and encouraged the public to continue to donate to BBC Children in Need.
Paddy McGuinness has raised more than £9 million following his charity bike ride for BBC Children in Need.
The Radio 2 presenter, also known for Take Me Out and Top Gear, finished his BBC Radio 2 ultra endurance cycle challenge, which saw him travel through three nations and eight counties over the week.
McGuinness, 51, had a total of more than £8 million on Friday after finishing the 300-mile journey on his dream childhood bike, a Raleigh Chopper, which was painted in the colours of the charity’s mascot, Pudsey.
He announced on his Sunday BBC Radio 2 show that this had increased to £9.12 million.
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Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter has pledged to match the amount raised up to £3 million.