Comic Relief has kicked off its 2026 Red Nose Day campaign with a spectacular public display of some of the nation’s beloved celebrities’ most embarrassing and cringeworthy “Best Worst Photos.”
Projected onto the iconic Battersea Power Station, this display marks the official start of this year’s Take Yourself Funny For Money campaign. This harnesses the nation’s love of self-deprecating British humour to encourage everyone to embrace their silliest selves to raise vital funds to help more people eat, sleep and feel safe.
Some of the celebrities who shared their “Best Worst Photos” include Mirranda Hart, Claudia Winkleman, Davina McCall, GK Barry, Jamie Oliver, JB Gill, Big Zuu, Rosie Ramsey, Joel Dommett, La Voix, Rosie Jones, Eddie Kadi, and Asim Chaudry. The public are now being encouraged to join in the fun by sharing their own “Best Worst Photos” on social media using #BestWorstPhoto @comicrelief!
Speaking about taking part in the campaign, Miranda Hart said: “When Comic Relief asked me to submit my ‘Best Worst Photo’ to be projected onto Battersea Power Station, as part of Red Nose Day celebrations I knew instantly what I had to do…. To see me in my primary school days looking half choir boy and half sort of ageing monk, with my fantastic 70’s bowl cut is EXACTLY what the nation needs…. I am always happy to take the lead in public embarrassment if it garners a giggle, and to free others to do the same, and even more so when it’s part of Comic Relief’s mission to help people who are struggling with the most basic things – eating regularly, sleeping safely and living without fear.”
“I hope everyone might feel free to embrace their silliest, most awkward selves to help change lives. It’s very freeing! Share your cringey photos using #BestWorstPhoto and #TakeYourselfFunnyForMoney.”
It sets the tone for turning laughter into serious good in the lead up to Red Nose Day, which takes place on Friday March 20. The money raised this Red Nose Day will help to support people with the basic essentials that everyone has the right to – food, shelter and safety. It’s time to take things a little less seriously and take yourself funny instead, and do something silly to raise money and awareness!
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