Hit BBC One series Interior Design Masters, starring Alan Carr, is teaming up with BBC Children in Need to create the first ever glittering celebrity special to support young carers in the West Midlands.
Produced by DSP (a Banijay UK company), this special edition of Interior Design Masters sees six of Britain’s favorite celebrities don overalls, climb ladders and burst paint cans to compete for the best makeover. That’s a very good reason. This special episode will benefit the Sandwell Young Carers Project (SYCP), a project funded by BBC Children in Need.
Celebrities competing in the challenge include comedian Darren Harriott, comedian and podcast host Joanne McNally, comedian John Richardson, model and TV presenter Leomie Anderson, and musician and actor Martin Kemp. , singer Shirley Kemp.
At the end of an action-packed and fun design period, the celebrity rooms were critiqued from top to bottom by Michelle Ogundehin and celebrity guest judge Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, earning them the title of Celebrity Interior Design Master. Masu. Will celebrities be able to show off their interior design flair? Whose design won’t win the award? And which pair will ultimately be crowned Celebrity Interior Design Master?
The celebrities will be divided into the following groups to complete the design task.
Darren Harriott & Joan McNally John Richardson & Leomie Anderson Martin Kemp & Shirley Kemp
Alan Carr said: “Interior Design Masters is always a bit of an emotional roller coaster, but this Children in Need special really brought the emotions. It’s amazing what a little paint, color, wallpaper and some good old fashioned enthusiasm can accomplish. We literally can’t wait for viewers at home to witness these magical transformations. ”
Michelle Ogundehin said: In fact, for me, this is the main purpose of this profession: to individuals who want to be happier and healthier to wonderful children who need to be shown how absolutely valued and cherished they are. Not really. And we were able to do this by providing a beautiful space that reflected their needs, hopes, aspirations, and dreams. ”
Joanne McNally added: I have zero experience in interior design, but I had a false sense of confidence, so it was a great opportunity to try something new. And since we were doing it for such a great cause, we couldn’t wait for people to enjoy seeing the space we designed, which made it even more special. Please! ”
Darren Harriott said: “Participating in the first Interior Design Masters for Children in Need was a great experience, mainly because I was able to help people in the community where I grew up.Young Carers are young people who have had to grow up faster than others.” “It’s great to be able to help make their lives a little bit easier with my inspired room designs.” I’m glad. I’m definitely going to visit them all again soon, so get your pool table ready.”
John Richardson added: ‘Carers are a completely silent economy in this country and without their work we would be in a far more difficult situation than we are now. It’s a great privilege to be part of a team that gives so many selfless young people the space to be themselves, and I can’t wait for people to see what we’ve achieved.”
Leomie Anderson said: “I’m so excited and grateful to be a part of this year’s Children in Need episode of Interior Design Masters. It was one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever been a part of and I can’t wait for people to see the facility we renovated and learn more about the great work they do. ”
Martin and Shirley Kemp added: “It is an honor to be part of such a wonderful collaboration between Interior Design Masters and Children in Need, and to work on a project for such an important but often forgotten cause. We’ve been able to recreate it and we’re really looking forward to everyone seeing what we’ve designed.”
Patrick McMahon, BBC Commissioning Editor, said: “We are delighted that Interior Design Masters is teaming up with BBC Children in Need for the first time on this inspiring partnership. Places like Sandwell Young Carers provide support to so many young people. It was great to see the famous designer transform the space into something fun.”
said Donna Clark, MD, DSP. “It is a great honor and great satisfaction to take Interior Design Masters on board with this important project for underprivileged children. Inspiring young carers and staff at the center will work closely with amazing and well-known designers. We worked together to create some great spaces. This collaboration was really fun from start to finish.”
Tommy Nagra, Director of Content at BBC Children in Need, said: We’re looking forward to seeing how our celebrity contestants creatively transform our projects in the West Midlands and help the BBC raise vital funds for disadvantaged children. Funding is needed now more than ever to support the lives of children and young people across the UK, and this is a great partnership to help bring people together and make a difference. ”
Tracy Hawkins, CEO of Sandwell Young Carers, said: We are so excited for everyone to see this transformation as it will make a huge difference to the children we support. Funding from BBC Children in Need allows us to support young people across Sandwell Borough, providing them with the guidance and vital support they need to help them develop. ”
In the special episode, SYCPs are provided with a newly decorated creative space where they can build positive relationships with their peers and develop self-esteem. SYCP is currently receiving a three-year grant of £97,831 from BBC Children in Need to deliver health and wellbeing activities to young carers in Sandwell. The aim of the funding is to provide young carers with an environment that helps to improve their overall wellbeing, reduce isolation and support them to reach their potential.
The BBC Children in Need Fund puts the right people and places in the lives of children in need of help and support. The need is now greater than ever, as the charity can only support one in eight organizations seeking funding. Only with the support of the British public can BBC Children in Need continue to ease the burden on hundreds of thousands of children who need our help the most. Challenge yourself to make children’s lives lighter and sign up to fundraise at bbc.co.uk/Pudsey.
The Interior Design Masters Children in Need Celebrity Special will be available to watch and stream on BBC One and BBC iPlayer during the 2024 Children in Need campaign.
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