BBC fans fume 'ruined it for me' over David Walliams' Comic Relief stint
Former Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams is taking part in a spoof movie of BBC's The Traitors for Red Nose Day.
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BBC viewers have been left less than impressed after it was announced David Walliams would be playing the role of Paul Gorton in The Traitors: The Movie. The broadcaster took to Twitter to share the news of the upcoming sketch, which will air this Friday on Red Nose Day night.
People didn’t hold back when commenting on the post, which showed a series of well-known celebrities portraying the cast from series two of The Traitors. @bednawrecked commented: “Why do they always ruin these things with Walliams?”
@IckieBickie tweeted: “Surely they could have got someone better to play Paul & Diane.” @deccamitford questioned: “How does David Walliams still get work?”
@michellepryde added: “NO but I am OBSESSED. Ew to David Walliams being in this though.” With @marrrina_ commenting: “Walliams kinda ruins it for me but the rest of the cast is.”
However, it seemed as though some people were happy to see the 52-year-old cast in the sketch. @emsth0ughts shared: “Whoever came up with this concept and casting deserves a raise.”
?????? The Traitors... The Movie!
— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) March 11, 2024
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?????? 7pm, Fri 15 March on @BBCOne and @BBCiPlayer
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BBC have shared that the spoof, which will broadcast at 7pm on Friday March 15, will showcase some of the most iconic moments from the second season of the popular show.
Also joining the cast for the sketch is Sally Phillips who will play Diane Carson, Jonathan Bailey as Harry Clark and Asmin Chaudhry as Jaz Singh.
Viewers will also see Kiell Smith-Bynoe as Miles Asteri, Iain Stirling as Ross Carson, Catherine Tate as Evie Morrison and Charlie Bees and Suranne Jones as host Claudia Winkleman.
Season two cast member Molly Pearce will also have a role in the sketch as the runner-up will be playing herself.
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Speaking about the spoof, Surrane Jones said: “I’ve grown up with Comic Relief and every year I think I must do something, so it’s an absolute thrill to be cast.
“I watched The Traitors and I love Claudia, so everything is done with love as I step into her shoes.
“The most important thing is we are raising money for really important causes. So we are having fun, but the main thing will always be the causes.’’
The Traitors sketch comes as viewers will see Sir Lenny Henry present Comic Relief for the final time after almost 40 years.
He’ll be joined onstage by Joel Dommett, Davina McCall, Paddy McGuiness, Romesh Ranganathan, and David Tennant.
Maya Jama and Rosie Ramsey will also appear on the show as they make their Red Nose Day Night TV debut
Speaking about his final year on the show, Sir Lenny Henry said: “It feels great. I love Comic Relief and I’ve been doing it for 39 years.
“I’m a Life President for the charity and I’m still going to be supporting other Comic Relief and Red Nose Day projects throughout the year, like recruiting new talent, doing voiceovers etc. so I’ll still be around just not on screen.
“I think it is time to hand over the reins because there is an extraordinary new generation of talent and we need to give these people and their audiences access to what Comic Relief can do and how we can raise money together.”
Comic Relief airs Friday March 15 on BBC One from 7pm.