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Lenny Henry QUITS Comic Relief: Comedian, 65, announces he's stepping down as host of the Red Nose Day telethon after 39 YEARS


The comic, 65, who co-founded the charity alongside Richard Curtis , has co-hosted every single incarnation of the Red Nose Day special since its inception in 1986.

In the exclusive online sketch, Comic Relief co-founder, Lenny, picks up the phone to some of his famous friends to find out how they are going to do their bit to raise money Lenny is first seen brainstorming on a whiteboard as he lists ideas such as a bake sale, head shave, fancy dress and a One Direction reunion as potential options for this year's event. Roping in a little help from his friends, Lenny dials TV presenter Alison's number, who declares that she is ready to be a 'hun-ny for money', and has loads of ideas because she is an 'iconic hun' - however it turns out she has made a gaffe.

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