Radio 1 DJ Greg James has raised over £4 million for Comic Relief after completing a gruelling eight-day tandem bike challenge. The 1,000km journey from Weymouth to Edinburgh saw him cycle 630 miles in just over a week.
The final fundraising figure of £4,225,939 was announced during the Comic Relief telethon on Friday night. Speaking to host Davina McCall, James said the total had 'snowballed' thanks to a £100,000 donation from the band Coldplay.
During the challenge, James was joined by Prince William and comedian Joe Lycett for separate legs of the route. He described the moment the Prince joined him as 'top secret' and joked he held on tightly to ensure William did not fall off.
James broke down in tears upon reaching the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, where a crowd cheered his arrival. 'I can't believe it's done!' he exclaimed.
The DJ has a history of fundraising for Comic Relief, having completed five triathlons in five days and climbed three mountains in previous years, raising approximately £2 million in total.
