Leigh Francis hilariously surprises Amanda Holden as he dresses up as Elliott from E.T. on a tandem bike during her charity bike ride challenge from Cornwall to London

Leigh Francis hilariously surprises Amanda Holden as he dresses up as Elliott from E.T. on a tandem bike during her charity bike ride challenge from Cornwall to London

As a lifestyle expert with years of experience under my belt, I must say that Amanda Holden’s latest challenge is nothing short of inspiring. The fact that she’s embarking on a 250-mile bike ride to raise funds for charity is truly commendable.


Leigh Francis has hilariously surprised Amanda Holden on day four of her mammoth cycling challenge.

On Monday, the host of Heart Breakfast, aged 53, commenced her charity cycling journey from Cornwall to London.

With just two more days to go, pal Leigh gave Amanda quite the surprise on Thursday.

Following a covert ride in a van, the 51-year-old humorist leaped out, surprising his companion who was disguised as Elliott from E.T, complete with an ET replica affixed to him.

As if the surprise had ended, it turned out Leigh planned to join Amanda for part of her ride today on a tandem bicycle.

Leigh Francis hilariously surprises Amanda Holden as he dresses up as Elliott from E.T. on a tandem bike during her charity bike ride challenge from Cornwall to London

Leigh Francis hilariously surprises Amanda Holden as he dresses up as Elliott from E.T. on a tandem bike during her charity bike ride challenge from Cornwall to London

The pair the jumped onto the bike together and began ridding away while in fits of laughter.

Amanda is set to cycle over 250 miles in a bid to raise funds for Global’s Make Some Noise.

The event began on Monday and will carry on all week as she journeys from Somerset, Berkshire, Wiltshire to Surrey, culminating in her arrival by Friday.

On Tuesday, she disclosed that she’s been required to take off all her clothes to let them dry, as the severe weather hasn’t allowed them to dry otherwise.

As I lounged at a hotel, having braved the incredibly harsh weather, I found myself sharing an unexpected update – I’ve incurred quite an odd injury. Settled comfortably, I chose to forego more than just the cold outside, draped only in a towel for a moment of relaxation.

In conversation with The Sun, she shared: “My fingers hurt quite strangely right now. At the moment, I find myself unclothed except for a towel due to the appalling weather outside.

On Monday, the hills faced their most challenging day, but now it’s about the weather. My damp clothing is currently drying on a radiator in this lovely hotel named The Chapel. I started my day with an egg bake and two hash browns, and I recently enjoyed some butternut squash soup before heading back outside.

On Monday, Amanda was utterly astonished upon learning that a generous donation of £100,000 had been made to Global’s Make Some Noise, the charity she’s participating in a challenge for.

Leigh Francis hilariously surprises Amanda Holden as he dresses up as Elliott from E.T. on a tandem bike during her charity bike ride challenge from Cornwall to London
Leigh Francis hilariously surprises Amanda Holden as he dresses up as Elliott from E.T. on a tandem bike during her charity bike ride challenge from Cornwall to London
Leigh Francis hilariously surprises Amanda Holden as he dresses up as Elliott from E.T. on a tandem bike during her charity bike ride challenge from Cornwall to London

 She said: ‘We had a £100,000 donation from the makers of the film The Wild Robot. It is just incredible.

Throughout our journey, countless individuals have shown their support. This encouragement has been truly inspiring, heartwarming, and beautiful, and it’s clear that it’s all in the pursuit of an exceptional goal.

The star revealed that she will be using ‘bum butter’ from the start of the trip to the end.

During an interview with The Sun’s Bizarre section, the radio host shared: “Everyday items like padded inserts and butt cream are part of my routine.

‘I’d never heard of bum butter but now I’ve got so many varieties.

She mentioned: “We estimate we’ll be consuming around 15,000 calories daily. Given that I’ve accumulated a Saganaki-induced belly from my vacation in Corfu, I’m embarking on this journey for charity purposes and weight loss. By the time I return, I aspire to resemble Davina McCall, looking fit and toned.

Amanda has encountered demanding tasks before; she’s accomplished feats like the Three Peaks Challenge, a 10,000-foot freefall jump, and scaled the heights of Blackpool Tower all for the benefit of Global’s Make Some Noise campaign.

Instead, let me tell you that Amanda’s upcoming commute by bike is going to be her longest and furthest cycling journey so far.

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2024-10-10 18:50

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