Davina McCall has admitted she is 'mildly terrified' of one of her Comic Relief co-hosts, Catherine Tate, who plays the character Nan. The 58-year-old TV presenter will be co-hosting the charity event alongside Joel Dommett and Tate.
Speaking to Bella magazine, McCall said: 'What's so nice is that I'm hosting with Joel Dommett, and Joel's actually one of my best friends! So, it's great to be presenting with him. Knowing that I'm with him while also presenting with Nan (Catherine Tate) is very reassuring, because actually, I am mildly terrified of Nan, if I'm honest.'
McCall also expressed concerns about keeping Tate's character from swearing on live television. She added: 'How I'm going to stop her from swearing, I just don't know! Obviously 'please do not swear' was my catchphrase – so I'm going to have to stay on my toes.'
The Comic Relief broadcast will begin at around 7pm on BBC One from MediaCityUK in Salford, and will also be streamed live on the BBC's YouTube channel.
Earlier this year, McCall backed a call by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to improve understanding of the link between menopause and mental health. She said: 'Some women sail through the menopause unscathed. But some don't, and the impact on their mental health can be devastating.'
