Tom Fletcher's nepo baby son Buzz stunned viewers as he took to the stage and performed with his McFly star father during this year's Children In Need on Friday - which raised an astronomical £45million.

The father-son duo left fans 'sobbing' as they delivered an emotional duet to Thread Of Hope with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

The song was written by Tom, 40, especially for Pudsey and the Thread of Hope - a new 25-minute animated film for CBeebies, coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this December. 

After wowing viewers with their tear-jerking performance, Buzz couldn't have been any prouder of his dad as he beamed while talking about him.

The 11-year-old said: 'It's absolutely incredible. I mean I've seen him do what he does on stage with McFly and I've always wanted to follow in his footsteps but I mean Children In Need, it's incredible.'

Taking to X emotional fans gushed: 'Sobbing at Tom Fletcher and his kid on Children In Need so cute please',

'I am sobbing over Tom Fletcher and his son performing on Children In Need', 'Tom and Buzz Fletcher singing together on Children in Need!! That was everything and more, I'm in bits'. 

The McFly star shares Buzz, Buddy, eight, and Max, six, with his podcast host wife Giovanna Fletcher, 40. 

Earlier this year, Tom revealed Buzz landed a role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit show the Starlight Express.

Later in the show Sara Cox, 50, was left speechless after discovering she raised a whopping £9million following her gruelling 135-mile marathon challenge. 

The expedition was Radio 2's longest-ever BBC Children In Need Challenge and took a whopping five days, leaving the DJ struggling to walk as she made her way on stage to discover just how much she'd made for the charity. 

As host Paddy McGuinness announced she'd raised £9,523,028, Sara threw her hand to her mouth totally stunned. 

Thanking those who had donated she gushed: 'A massive thank you, I could not have done it without you, there's a lot of bad things going on in the world but Children In Need reminds you there is more good'.

Elsewhere during the show viewers were treated to another musical performance, from award-winning pop star Lewis Capaldi.  

Taking to the stage the pop star, 29, performed his brand new single The Day That I Die, just hours after it was released. 

Meanwhile viewers were left in hysterics by the telethon's EastEnders sketch that saw a mini Kat Slater taking charge at the Queen Vic, as they begged bosses to cast the mini-me in the soap full time.

The young actress was dressed as the iconic character, played since 2000 by Jessie Wallace, in a leopard print blouse with a chunky belt and dangling earrings. 

Serving Billy, also played by a youngster instead of actor Perry Fenwick, a double orange squash, she put down her youthful transformation to a 'face mask and good night sleep'.

Jacqueline Jossa and Shane Ritchie were the only adults in the scene as Lauren Branning and Alfie Moon, who watched on in shock as a furious, and tiny, Phil Mitchell stormed into the pub.

'Sling your hook' mini Kat shouted at the bald little boy, who was playing the role instead of Steve McFadden, leaving fans at home 'laughing uncontrollably'. 

Taking to X they said: 'OMG EastEnders and Children In Need, Brilliant', 

'Mini Kat needs a full time part on EastEnders', 'That EastEnders spoof on children In Need had some of the best acting I've seen from kids - ever. Incredible job',

'Think the kids are better actors than the adults on EastEnders': 'That was so funny! Laughed out loud uncontrollably'.

 The 43-year-old took to the stage alongside his fellow show dancers for a live workout with host Mel Giedroyc and personal trainer Joe Wicks. 

Neil was dressed in his sparkly outfit from the BBC dance competition, which he teamed with a green sweatband and rainbow leg warmers. 

The star smiled for the cameras as he built up a sweat with press ups and sit ups for the good cause. 

It comes after Neil took to Instagram on Thursday evening to announce that his dad had sadly passed away, sharing several black and white photos of his father and thanked his loved ones for making his funeral a 'special day'. 

Hosting the charity appeal this year were Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Paddy McGuinness, Lenny Rush and Big Zuu. 

Rochelle looked radiant as she oozed class in a strapless gown as she posed for snaps before going live.

The presenter, 36, donned a burgundy evening gown with her makeup looking flawless as she styled her hair in a sleek, pulled back look.   

Vernon Kay, who is also one of this year's main hosts, was also spotted arriving at MediaCity in Salford, Manchester.

The 51-year-old looked dapper in a double breasted black suit as he smiled for the cameras.

He was joined by his co-star Paddy McGuinness who also looked smart in a velvet black dinner jacket.   

The telethon opened to a special Simpsons themed clip as each host recreated the sitcom's iconic opening titles. 

Throughout the night viewers will be treated to a variety of performances and sketches as organizers hope donations will flood in.

As the show got under way, Lord Alan Sugar faced a boardroom grilling from a group of budding entrepreneurs as they become his junior apprentices.

The Apprentice boss, 78, found himself under fire from a fearless group of mini magnates who weren't afraid to ask the tough questions, from his famously grumpy streak to his millions, football loyalties, inheritance plans and workplace regrets.

But instead of his trademark boardroom scowl, the business mogul actually manages a smile, proving he might just be going a bit soft in his old age. 

Viewers will also get a first look a the highly anticipated celebrity spin-off of The Apprentice, which is set to air this Christmas.

Radio 2’s Sara Cox is set to arrive at the Salford studio tonight, having completed her grueling 135 mile challenge, ready to find out how much she’s raised after taking on the distance of five marathons across five days.

The Prince of Wales has hailed the BBC Radio 2 DJ, who on Friday crossed the finish line for her Great Northern Marathon Challenge, bringing her Children in Need Challenge in five days to a close.

The heir to the throne urged her to 'keep going' and said he hoped she would get lots of hugs when she finishes her run this evening, as well as plenty of crumpets - her favourite food. 

Moving footage of the 50-year-old crying in the rain on Friday morning as she learned that she had raised £4.1million has gone viral today.

The expedition is Radio 2's longest-ever, and most grueling, BBC Children In Need challenge.

Prince William recorded a video message, which was played by Scott Mills on his Radio 2 breakfast show.

He said: 'Sara, massive congratulations for what you're doing.

'You're so nearly there, just a little bit further, and I know the people of Pudsey will all come out and welcome you with huge open arms, big hugs, and hopefully, lots of your favourite crumpets.

'Keep going, you've done fantastically well, and the nation's so proud of you.'