Comic Relief raises £75.1 million
This year's Comic Relief has raised a record £75.1 million so far, beating 2011's total of £74.3 million. Celebrities on the live Red Nose Day show included Jessie J, One Direction, Peter Kay and even David Brent.
Jessie J has head shaved in aid of Comic Relief
Jessie J has thanked her fans for donating to Comic Relief after having her head shaved live on television to raise money for the charity.
She wrote on Twitter, "I am soooo thankful to everyone who has donated @rednoseday and supported me tonight! My heart is filled with with happiness! Lets make a change! X"
The singer said shaving her head "is the smallest thing I can do to give back to these people who need it so much".
Jessie J has raised more than £500,000 so far by having her trademark locks shaved off.
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Comic Relief raises record £75 million so far
This year's Comic Relief has raised a record £75.1 million so far, beating 2011's total of £74.3 million.