AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett will host The Great Comic Relief Prizeathon as part of Red Nose Day 2022, the BBC has announced. 

The Prizeathon will be serving up live music, comedy sketches and a chance for viewers to support Comic Relief by entering some unmissable Text to Win Prize Draws.

George Ezra will perform his brand new single and there will be more musical entertainment throughout the show. 

Odudu said: “Hosting one of the biggest charity events on television really is such an honour and I can’t wait to play my part in helping to raise funds for Comic Relief.

Oxford Mail: Comedian Joel Dommett and presenter AJ Odudu have been announced as the hosts of The Great Comic Relief Prizeathon (PA)Comedian Joel Dommett and presenter AJ Odudu have been announced as the hosts of The Great Comic Relief Prizeathon (PA)

"With Joel Dommett by my side I've no doubt there'll be plenty of laughs and I can't wait to dish out prizes galore!”

Dommett said: “OMGICBI (oh my god I can’t believe it!) I’m helping host Comic Relief!

"It’s a huge honour to be asked and I can’t wait to raise plenty of cash while hopefully providing few laughs along the way!”

Red Nose Day is on March 18 and the programme will be broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford. 

The show will be hosted by Alesha Dixon, David Tennant, Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness and Sir Lenny Henry and the Prizeathon will be after the 10 o'clock news. 

Red Nose Day 2022 kicks off on BBC One at 7pm on Friday March 18.