Radio 2 star Sara Cox has taken on a monumental challenge for Children in Need, recently opening up about turning 50 and proving that age hasn’t slowed her down
Sara Cox has shared an incredible milestone in her charity challenge, with words of support coming from none other than Ant and Dec from the I’m A Celeb jungle.
The 50-year-old Radio 2 presenter has raised over £3million so far while taking part in the 100 Miles in Children in Need Challenge, as her fans celebrated her extraordinary feat. A post on the Radio 2 page on Thursday celebrated her progress, saying: “THREEmendous. You’re doing amazing, Sara!”
They continued: “Thank you all so much for your donations and messages, it’s really spurring Sara on.” Meanwhile, this year’s I’m a Celebrity hosts, Ant and Dec, sent a very special message from the jungle to cheer her on.
In an Instagram video shared on her page, the Geordie duo looked thrilled over Sara’s achievement, with Dec saying: “Hello Coxy! Ant and Dec here. We’re in Australia but news has reached us of the amazing job you’re doing.”
Ant added: “Yeah, we’ve heard you’re doing a fantastic job, so keep up the good work and very best of luck. And lots of love.”
Sara has also been inundated with positive messages from her fans. One follower wrote: “Outstanding. You are off the charts amazing.” Another shared: “This is just INCREDIBLE!! Sara you are a legend, true grit and resilience, THIS is what 50 (and over) can look like!”
A third person added: “I’ve blabbed like a baby this entire week. Happy tears. This woman is a legend. GO SARA!!! You’re on the home stretch tomorrow – more happy tears to come x”
It comes as the broadcaster and author reflected on reaching this milestone and embracing life at 50, sharing:“We are not women of a certain vintage, we are not women of a certain age, we are women over 50. It’s just the beginning when you get to 50, I’m loving being 50. There are lots of women out in the streets going ‘Go on!’ and I’m high fiving little girls in the street, showing them my biceps! I’m like, ‘Yes girls, go get it!’”
Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have returned to the jungle as they gear up for an exciting new edition of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The show is set to kick off at 9 pm on Sunday 16 November 2025 on ITV1 and ITVX.
This year’s line-up is packed with familiar faces, with confirmed campmates including rapper Aitch, former England footballer and broadcaster Alex Scott, Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp, TV personality Jack Osbourne, comedian and presenter Ruby Wax, model and actor Kelly Brook, EastEnders star Shona McGarty, Emmerdale actor Lisa Riley, comedian Eddie Kadi, and influencer Angry Ginge.
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