Sir Lenny Henry has carried out his cowl of Barbie‘s ‘I’m Just Ken’ for his ultimate Comic Relief look final evening (March 15) – watch it beneath.
The Comic Relief co-founder introduced he was internet hosting his ultimate Red Nose Day earlier this yr, telling the BBC it was “time handy on to the brand new era”.
Now, he has formally mentioned his goodbyes together with his personal model of the Barbie‘s hit music, which he dubbed ‘I’m Just Len’ . Henry donned Ryan Gosling’s unforgettable costume and referenced a number of iconic sketches from almost 40 years of internet hosting the annual present: “I’m Just Len / Acting with Idris and a hen / Is it my legacy to put on a large pink nostril on my meat and veg?“
In the sketch, he additionally contemplated about his future ambitions, together with starring in “a Marvel film with Beyoncé”, working for Prime Minister (“You know I’ll win”) and turning Number 10 into “an amazing huge dope ass Premier Inn” (however possibly not I’m A Celeb, in line with the sketch).
Watch Henry’s full efficiency right here.
Henry based Comic Relief with screenwriter Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones) in 1985, establishing the charity in response to the famine in Ethiopia.
Since 1986, Comic Relief has hosted Red Nose Day as an annual fundraising occasion. It options comedians, actors and musicians collaborating in sketches and performances, together with Danny Dyer’s particular Traitors look and Coldplay’s Ally Pally live performance livestreamed on TikTok.
Last evening noticed a collection of tributes to Henry, together with a speech from the person himself. He instructed viewers it had been “honour and a pleasure” to be the face of the annual Red Nose Day present, including: “It just isn’t about me – it’s in regards to the mirth and the cash, the comedy and compassion.”
“There are so many individuals residing powerful lives in extremely troublesome conditions right here within the UK and past… for the final 40 years we’ve made these movies and also you’ve watched them, and each single time you’ve come via.”
Co-host David Tennant thanked Henry for “an incredible tour of obligation”, while Davina McCall known as him “100% completely and totally irreplaceable”.
The charity has reportedly mentioned over £40million has been raised this yr.
