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As Comic Relief turns the big 4-0 this year, famous faces who have supported the charity over the past 40 years, including Aisling Bea, Anneka Rice, Beth Mead, Emma Flynn, Julian Clary, Marisha Wallace, Martin Kemp, Michelle Visage, Oti Mabuse, Roman Kemp, Shona McGarty, and Sir Tony Robinson are getting in the spirit to help encourage the nation to get involved and do something funny for money.
Priced from £2.50* for an individual Nose – and available to buy now on Amazon – the soft, plant-based and plastic-free Red Noses feature returning favourites from the 80s, 90s, 00s, and 10s.
There are also two brand-new Red Noses to find and collect, including a sparkly, Rare Ruby Nose – a real gem of an addition to this year’s 40th birthday celebrations, as well as a Cupcake Nose, because no celebration is complete without cake.
To celebrate 40 years of Comic Relief, this year’s Red Nose collection features some of the most iconic designs from each of the past four decades. Long-term Comic Relief supporters, Anneka Rice, Julian Clary, and Sir Tony Robinson have all taken a trip down memory lane by donning Red Noses that they were first pictured wearing in the 80s and 90s.
Together with the unwavering support of the nation, Comic Relief has been using the power of solidarity and silliness since 1985, to help tackle some of the most urgent problems faced by people here in the UK and across the world. Year after year, communities, schools, nurseries, workplaces and families – just like the Kemps – have come together to spread joy and laughter and raise vital funds.
Martin Kemp said: “As a parent, there was always something so magical about getting your hands on the new Red Noses and seeing the kid’s faces light up. They’ve always been an instant crowd pleaser in the Kemp household. With Red Nose Day just around the corner, make sure you hop onto Amazon and grab your Nose. With Comic Relief hitting the big 4-0 this year, let’s come together and make this year’s Red Nose Day one to remember by having a laugh and helping to raise vital funds that make a massive difference to those who need it the most.”
Stars from London’s West End have also taken the time out to show their support. Emma Flynn who plays Cher in Clueless The Musical – the new musical comedy which takes viewers back to the 90s – and Marisha Wallace who stars as Sally Bowles in Cabaret have donned this year’s 90s Red Nose; while Michelle Visage (Scissorhandz Co-Producer) is modelling this year’s Rare Ruby Nose.
Michelle Visage said: “It’s no secret that I LOVE the UK and one thing that keeps me coming back is the British sense of humour. Comic Relief is hitting the big 4-0, so it’s a perfect time to do something funny and raise money to help others. Whether it’s buying your Red Nose from Amazon, or Red Nose Day T-shirt from TK Maxx, be sure wear it with pride. Because there’s nothing more fabulous than giving back to others, having a laugh and getting involved!”
Money raised by the Red Noses will help provide vital funds for incredible projects that help children to be happier, families stronger, women safer, communities prouder and millions of lives fairer.
Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day takes place on Fri 21 March 2025.
SALT Staff Writer
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