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Terry Wogan has pulled out of tonight's Children in Need for health reasons

It’ll be the first Children in Need since 1980 without the Limerick-born broadcaster at its helm.

TERRY WOGAN HAS pulled out of tonight’s BBC Children in Need fundraiser for health reasons.

It’s the first time the Limerick-born broadcaster will not have hosted the telethon since its launch in 1980.

The 77-year-old is having a procedure on his back and is pulling out on doctor’s advice, according to the BBC. He said he would miss the “wonderful, inspiring evening” but would still be watching, cheering “and donating”.

Tess Daly, Rochelle Humes, Nick Grimshaw and Fearne Cotton will helm this evening’s fundraiser, and the BBC says a replacement for Wogan will be announced later.

Here’s Terry’s full statement: 

“So, here we are on the 36th edition of Children in Need, every one of which I’ve been proud to present since it started in 1980, and for the first time, I won’t be there, to cheer you on with word and gesture to another record-breaking year.

“The show will go on, bigger and better than ever, in the hands of my friends, Grimmy, Fearne, Rochelle and Tess.

“The British public, as always, will dig deep in their pockets and purses to help the country’s disadvantaged children, knowing that every penny will go to those who need it most.

“I’m going to miss our wonderful, inspiring evening together, but I’ll be with you, watching, cheering and donating to a magnificent cause.”

And here’s what the BBC had to say: 

“We are so sorry that Terry won’t be with us tomorrow [Friday] night as we know how passionate he is about Children in Need. But we wish him a very speedy recovery and know he’ll be watching from home and enjoying the show.”

The show gets under way on BBC One from 7.30pm.

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 11:41 AM

    Keith is a fantastic leader now as he was on the pitch. Special Olympics recognise fully Keith’s leadership qualities and we are very proud to have him as an Ambassador for our programme. Keep up the great work for charities and in business.

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    Jun 3rd 2014, 12:35 AM

    Leader my arse Ireland won deck all with . Except many that makebelive triple crown

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 10:55 AM

    Great to see he’s enjoying a successful life after retiring. The rugby lads do get allot of help though from their chums when they finally pack it in which is only right. Interesting to see what Drico will do now he’s retired.

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 10:27 AM

    Gwan Woody.born leader and best toy in the box !

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 10:49 AM

    Another retired footballer looking attention and I bet he does a lot for charity like most of us but the difference is he likes to tell everyone. They make me sick

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 10:56 AM

    Having a bad day Jack?

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 11:24 AM

    Im not Yoo but some of them retired sports people think we all love them but Im no sheep.We all have problems in life ecen you Yoo but we dont go moaning to the press.

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 11:50 AM

    Do what are you doing now then ya gimp dexter !

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 11:56 AM

    Are you signing and working Moneybags you scruffy git

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 12:22 PM

    *retired rugby player

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 1:25 PM

    Moneybags pay no attention to him , everybody knows how he is !!

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 10:11 PM

    Dexter – where does it say in the article he does any charity work? Another Begrudger. You and your like make me sick.

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 11:24 AM

    I think some of the lads lost a few bob ,here what do you think ,good luck to him a nice pleasant man

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 10:55 AM

    There is an isle….
    Good on you Keith. Gordon would be very proud of your achievements.

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    Jun 2nd 2014, 3:09 PM

    Nice guy and a rugby here. But then there’s the markets field
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    Jun 2nd 2014, 3:10 PM

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