Comic Relief fans were left fuming after the annual telethon chose to air a 16-year-old James Corden sketch during its 40th anniversary on Friday as the live show raised a whopping £32,000,033.
The actor, 46, played his Gavin and Stacey character Smithy in the comedy scene as he gave the England team, including David Beckham, a pep talk which originally aired in 2009.
Viewers were left unimpressed by BBC's decision to show the old clip when Red Nose Day is famed for it's brand new comedy every year.
Taking to X they wrote: '25mins into Comic Relief and they are already showing 15-year-old sketches': 'Good God, they've unearthed a 16-year-old sketch with Corden in a fruitless effort that a generation has passed and the current one may find amusing'.
'I remember when Comic Relief used to be a huge night on telly when I was a kid. Watched for 10 minutes tonight and all it's been is rehashed footage from previous years': 'Why are they just replaying old sketches when there is so much comedy talent in this country? somebody please explain?'.
Elsewhere in the show viewers were left sobbing after the show paid a tribute to late stars who supported the charity over the past 40-years.
In the emotional memoriam segment they honoured a whole host of stars including Liam Payne, The Vivienne and Caroline Flack alongside clips of their iconic Comic Relief appearances over the years.
Liam, who tragically died in October 2024 aged 31, took pride of place at the end of the montage as he performed with his fellow One Direction bandmates.
Host Davina McCall, 57,, introduced the segment and said the late stars helped make Comic Relief 'have been the best days of our lives' as the montage began with Queen's Those Who The Days playing.
Other famous faces honoured included Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding and The Wanted's Tom Parker who had both performed during the live telethon.
As well as Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers, Cilla Black, Bob Hoskins and Sir Michel Parkinson and Sir Ronnie Corbett who both appeared in Peter Kay's (Is This The Way To) Amarillo video for the charity in 2005.
Taking to X fans gushed: 'Liam was included in a round up of the last 40 years of Comic Relief and those who had taken part and passed away': 'The tribute to Liam on Comic relief': 'Seeing Liam on the in memoriam sections of things i've grown up with like Comic Relief will never not be gut wrenching'.
'Seeing the tribute to Liam on Comic Relief had me sobbing': 'Comic Relief remembering Tom Parker and Liam Payne': 'The tribute to out angel Sarah on Comic Relief': 'Comic Relief pays tribute to our dearest Sarah'.
Davina later broke down herself as she discussed her brain tumour surgery, after undergoing an operation to remove a colloid cyst four months ago.
Choking back tears she said: 'Doctors found a brain tumour and after thinking about it for a while I decided it would be best to have it removed. It made me really think deeply about what life is really about and what matters when life gets tough.
'I've really need the support of my friends and family. It really made me think that there are so many people who are in trouble and danger and they don't have the support that I had. I was really lucky.'
Meanwhile Billy Monger was presented with a Guinness World Records title for the fastest time to complete the IRONMAN World Championship triathlon for Comic Relief.
During the show it was revealed his challenge had raised a huge £1,287,259, he said: 'I have never been so full of pride to be able to give back to people in that way. I'm so proud to be a part of it!'
'I've always had my family's support they have done everything and more. I wouldn't be here today without them.'
Meanwhile the evening's Gladiator 'embarrassing' sketch left fans 'cringing' as actor Asim Chaudhry playing his People Just Do Nothing character Chabuddy G and took on resident bodybuilder Bionic.
After beating his rival in The Duel, the character was caught to be cheating and was beaten up by the other Gladiators before farting.
Viewers branded the sketch 'embarrassing' and 'the most unfunny thing ever' as they took to X to complain.
Writing: 'That Gladiator sketch was a embarrassment. The Gladiators are modern icons and that's what you producer! Waste': 'That Gladiators sketch on Comic Relief was the most unfunny thing I have ever seen, and that includes watching Mrs Brown's Boys': 'Gladiators NO': 'What fresh hell is this'.
It comes after Jamie Laing broke down in tears after completing his gruelling Ultra Marathon challenge and raising an incredible £2,007,114 for Comic Relief.
The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, undertook the whopping 150-mile, five-day run from London to Salford and couldn't contain his emotion and was comforted by wife Sophie Habboo as he crossed the finish line.
Chocking back tears a jubilant Jamie declared: 'Thank you so much. That is unbelievable! You're changing lives. Thank you so much!'.
He was met by cheering crowds as well as fellow Radio 1 hosts Greg James, Vick Hope and Jeremiah Asiamah who announced the eye-popping amount he'd raised.
Jamie gushed: 'At one point I thought I was down and out. Mentally I was gone, physically I was broken. I didn't have anything left in me. Something pulled me out.
Before adding: 'The last kilometre was the most euphoric thing I've ever had.'
The final day of his five day challenge saw Jamie joined for a stretch by Greg, who looked rather fetching in a wedding dress and garter.
And in a bid to give him a boost in morale ahead of his latest run, Jamie's pal Toby was on hand to offer him some support at the start line, with their emotional reunion captured on air as well as a in a heart-warming video shared on Instagram.
Jamie struggled to hold back the tears as he embraced Toby, who played a pivotal role in the TV star's journey towards a healthier attitude toward anxiety and mental health - encouraging him to get out and run as a way to cope.
Reacting to his pal, Jamie sobbed: 'My friend Toby was the best man at my wedding. He was the guy I phoned up when I was in a bad space. I hadn't told anybody I was feeling bad. He said, 'Don't worry, we'll get through it together'.'
'Toby is the one who was there with me, was the one I spoke to and he's here today with me. So it means so much.'
Toby responded: 'I honestly have no idea what to say. From me to you Jamie, from the moment you stepped into my life 17 years ago, you've made it better. You are a great friend, you're an inspiration to everyone...
'I've been lucky to know that all this time, but you are one of a kind. Thank you for having me as a part of this. I'm in awe of you, I love you mate.'
Meanwhile, things took a lighter turn later in the day when Jamie was joined for a period of his run by radio host Greg, 39, who rocked a fetching ivory wedding gown.
Greg had previously told Jamie that he'd join him in his challenge in a wedding gown if donations exceeded £450,000, with fans smashing that total with ease.
The wedding dress was also in honour of Greg's now wife Bella who proposed to him ahead of his own Gregathlon challenge for Sport Relief back in 2018.
Giving an update on his part of the run on Radio 1, Greg, who complete his bridal look with a veil and lace gloves, shared: 'The whole thing feels like a fever dream.
'I'm currently running with him, at his pace, which I've got to say is really amazing. Genuinely. For running nerds he's doing 6:00/km, still. Day 5.
'I'm with the couple of guys here that he's running with, proper long-distance runners looking after him on the road. And they've said they've not seen anything like it, for a non-runner to immediately fall into that sort of speed is crazy. He's just... he's on one!'
Jamie kicked off his journey on day one in London and ran to Harpenden, before his second day saw him run from Wyboston to Kettering.
The TV star began his third day in Market Harborough and headed to Loughborough.
On his fourth day, Jamie ran from Kegworth (through Belper and Derby) and finished up in Matlock.
The fifth and final day saw Jamie start in Buxton and will end his challenge in Salford, Manchester.
It comes after Jamie admitted his 'whole body is in agony' amid his gruelling Ultra Marathons challenge for Comic Relief.
On Thursday, the former Made In Chelsea star told The Sun: 'My whole body is in agony. The donations are the only thing pushing me through. I can't believe the support.'
At the end of day four, an exhausted Jamie fell to the ground before wife Sophie Habboo comforted him.
Jamie threw up during day four of his brutal Ultra Marathons challenge on Thursday and was seen on the road with paramedics.
Jamie's penultimate route saw him run from Kegworth, through Belper and Derby, before finishing in Matlock.
Speaking after completing his third day on Wednesday evening, he said: 'That was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, hands down.
'There was a point today where we were about halfway, 25 kilometres, in and I just didn't think I had it. That was it. I was done.'
He continued: 'But it was amazing to run into the crowd at Loughborough, it was incredible – and for Oli and Soph to surprise me today, I couldn't believe it.
'Everything is quite overwhelming at the moment - I'm a broken man right now and although my body is seizing up and I'm mentally drained and scared about tomorrow, somehow it is still a good feeling. We go again!'
It was revealed by Matt on Thursday morning that this total donations had been topped, reaching a whopping £510,000 and sending Jamie into tears.
Jamie was later joined by friend and former Made In Chelsea co-star JP (Josh Patterson), who provided some much-needed moral support along the way for his final run.
The money raised for Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man with Jamie for Red Nose Day will provide vital funds that could help put food on plates and roofs over heads, keep little ones safe and help support families affected by conflict here in the UK and around the world.
Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man with Jamie Laing for Red Nose Day will be broadcast live on Radio 1 and BBC Sounds across the week, with video highlights on Radio 1's social channels.
