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Four of the UK’s most exciting digital creators have been set the challenge to form a brand‑new band for Red Nose Day
Ayamé, Sarel, Specs Gonzalez and Victor Kunda will perform live on Comic Relief: Funny For Money on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, from 7pm on Friday 20 March
A Comic Relief YouTube series will follow their journey, from first rehearsal to live TV performance, with the first episode dropping on 8 March
Money raised for Red Nose Day will help people with the vital support and basic essentials they need to survive – food, shelter and safety
Fans can get behind the Creator Band and donate to the challenge by visiting: give.comicrelief.com(opens in new window)
Friday 6 March: Four of the UK’s most exciting digital creators are stepping way outside their comfort zones to form a new band for Red Nose Day, with the group set to perform live on Comic Relief: Funny For Money, airing from 7pm on Friday 20 March on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in what will be the biggest and most high-stakes performance of their lives.
Ayamé, Sarel, Specs Gonzalez and Victor Kunda are swapping ring lights for stage lights, as they join forces to take on a challenge that promises high notes, low notes, missed notes, and plenty of laugh out loud moments. Their journey to becoming a band will be followed in a Comic Relief YouTube series and will culminate in a one night only live performance in front of millions.
Formed just four weeks ahead of Red Nose Day, the group now have only two weeks left to learn their song choice, rehearse choreography, master the track and find their feet as a real performing band – all in a race against time before the big night. It’s a high‑pressure challenge made tougher by a hot, vocally demanding track. The Comic Relief YouTube series will follow every rehearsal, setback and breakthrough along the way, with more than a few moments where they wonder if they’ve bitten off more than they can sing. With surprise cameo guests dropping by to lend a hand (or possibly judge harshly), the series promises big laughs, big learning curves and even bigger bravery.
The line-up includes:
Ayamé, a comedian, presenter and podcaster, known for her viral reaction skits and sharp, deadpan humour across fashion, lifestyle and pop‑culture content.
Sarel brings the quick‑fire commentary behind viral Love Island debriefs and a fast‑rising career as a presenter, podcaster and actor.
Specs Gonzalez is the quick‑witted cross‑platform presenter, host of the No Rules Show and MOBO Best Media Personality winner.
Victor Kunda, named by British Vogue as ‘fashion's favourite TikTok star’, is a creator‑presenter with a growing global profile thanks to his deadpan comedy sketches, fashion‑forward front row moments and standout appearances across brand campaigns and major red carpets.
Ayamé said: “I won’t lie. I have crippling stage fright and I feel a bit sick about the whole thing. But when I found out who I’d be performing with, I thought: this is either going to be fantastic or absolutely chaotic. It’s going to be immediately obvious who the lead is ... it’s me. If Beyoncé’s a 10, I’ll give myself an 8.5. I’m hoping to survive the nerves, so please donate! This is really an incredible cause and well worth us all stepping out of our comfort zone.”
Sarel said: “I’m nervous, but also genuinely excited, it feels like I’m about to become a pop star. One thing about me is when I commit, I commit. I’m very competitive with myself, so the bar is HIGH! We’re raising money for a good cause, which is really all that matters, but we are also on live TV!! So messing up isn’t an option! I definitely feel the pressure and I want to make sure I don’t mess it up for the group. We’d love for you to please support and get behind us on this rollercoaster.”
Specs Gonzalez said: “This is my moment, I used to be a Dance teacher... teaching the cha-cha slide to year fives and sixes... But performing in front of parents and on National TV are two different things. I’m SCARED, but my kids will be watching, and I need to make them proud. I’ve actually never sung before; I’ve only ever rapped, and there’s a big difference. So, if in the next two weeks I can somehow work on my vocal cord and end up singing in this group? Oh my God. Please help get behind us and donate for a good cause; if not, only to see if I make it.”
Victor Kunda said: “I have a background in performing arts, so I’m hoping that I’ll feel at home on stage… eventually! I’m feeling beyond rusty right now but I’m no stranger to letting the musical theatre energy take over so I’m hoping that on the night there’ll be a good balance of actual musical ability and inner rock star energy - I know it’s right there waiting once I’ve shaken off these nerves! At the end of the day, it’s about raising money for an incredible cause while living out our dreams of being pop stars for the day. I really am nervous but hopefully we can get through it with our heads held high!!! We’d love as many people as possible to get behind us and donate to Comic Relief”
Samir Patel, CEO of Comic Relief said: “This year, Red Nose Day is all about the joy of not taking ourselves too seriously, and nobody embodies that better than our Creator Band. Watching four hugely talented creators throw themselves into something totally new, completely out of their comfort zone, is exactly the kind of self-deprecating spirit we love. But behind the laughs is a serious purpose: raising lifechanging money so people can access the essentials we all need - food, shelter, safety and support. We’re so excited for everyone to follow their journey, have a laugh, and get involved this Red Nose Day.”
Red Nose Day returns on Friday 20 March. And while our Creator Band may be finding their feet on stage, the campaign is tapping into something Brits have mastered for generations, having a laugh at their own expense. This year is all about embracing that classic self‑deprecating humour to bring people together, raise smiles and raise life‑changing money so people can access the essentials they need to survive: food, shelter and safety.
For every right note, wrong note and heroic key change, fans can tune in and sing along from the sidelines. Episodes will be released on 8 March and 15 March, with a third episode to follow after the Red Nose Day performance: watch the journey here: https://www.youtube.com/@comicrelief(opens in new window) Help turn their big moment into big change, by donating here: give.comicrelief.com(opens in new window)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Before the Red Nose Day night of TV kicks off, the Creator Band will host a live stream on Comic Relief’s YouTube from 6:30–7:00pm, a quick‑fire warm‑up where fans can watch, donate and help steer the action in real time. Expect light‑hearted mini‑challenges, shout‑outs and playful donation driven dares. More details on how to get involved will be announced soon.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Ayamé - https://www.tiktok.com/@ayame.p
Sarel - https://www.tiktok.com/@sarel
Specs Gonzalez - https://www.tiktok.com/@specsnorules
Victor Kunda - https://www.tiktok.com/@victor.kunda
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Sophie Sylvester
s.sylvester@comicrelief.com
0207 820 2500 (Press Office)
Media@comicrelief.com
www.comicrelief.com/media-centre (opens in new window)
Out of hours enquiries: 0207 820 2444
NOTES TO EDITORS
About Red Nose Day
This Red Nose Day, Friday 20 March 2026, it’s time to take things a bit less seriously. It’s time to lighten up a little, take ourselves funny for money and celebrate the undeniable power of laughter.
Whether it’s running a marathon in a mankini, baking your mate’s face in cake, sharing your best worst photo, or popping on a Red Nose and going about your day – let’s turn those silly moments into serious goodness! This March, get ready to be silly, be daft, be the nation’s punchline and help raise shedloads of cash.
The money raised this Red Nose Day could help to support people with the basic essentials that everyone has the right to – food, shelter and safety.
There are lots of ways to get involved and take yourself funny for money. Visit comicrelief.com/rednoseday or follow @comicrelief on social media to find out more.
Red Nose Day is an initiative of Comic Relief..
About Comic Relief
Comic Relief is a UK charity that uses the power of entertainment and popular culture to work towards a vision of a just world free from poverty. We raise money to support organisations that are closest to the communities who can make change happen. We support work that will tackle the impact of poverty, injustice, conflict, and climate change in the UK and around the world.
Since launching in 1985, we have raised over £1.6 billion thanks to the huge generosity and kindness of the public and our partners.
For more information on our work, visit www.comicrelief.com(opens in new window) or follow @comicrelief on Facebook(opens in new window), Instagram(opens in new window), LinkedIn(opens in new window) and TikTok (opens in new window)for the latest content and news.
Comic Relief is the operating name of Charity Projects, registered charity in England & Wales (326568) and Scotland (SC039730).
