Alex Jones breaks down in tears during emotional Children in Need moment 'I was a mess'

Emotions were at an all-time high on Friday night as the nation gathered once again to raise life-changing funds for children and young people across the country.

Viewers saw hosts Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Ade Adepitan, Vernon Kay, Lenny Rush, and Chris Ramsey oversee the night and a string of special segments.

One of which includes Girls Aloud coming together for a brand-new version of their cover of I'll Stand By You, 20 years from its original release.

In a heartbreaking change, the late will be featuring on lead vocals. The vocals were discovered in the Girls Aloud vault while the band were pulling together archive material for their tour earlier this year.

Elsewhere on the show, The One Show's Alex Jones and Roman Kemp were speaking about one member of The Challenge Squad.

The squad consists of four inspirational young people who have benefitted from Children in Need funding. Ethan will make a special appearance live on the show.

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