Greg James Bike Ride for Comic Relief: $2.8M Raised

0:00Today is March 20th. Here's what's trending in entertainment. Greg James, the 40-year-old radio-1 breakfast DJ, is on the final stretch of his epic 1,000-kilometer tandem bike ride over eight days for. Comic Relief. Just 16 miles from the finish line in Edinburgh, he hit a huge milestone by raising 2,800,000 pounds. He kicked off Friday's leg from Galashills in the Scottish borders with 2,500,000 pounds already in the pot. Earlier this week, he got a boost from surprises like Prince William and Paul Jamie Lang joining the ride. Greg led out a massive scream of joy during a pit stop in North Middleton when co-host Matt Edimson shared the updated total after just over an hour. On air, he's been open about the emotional toll, breaking down in tears from family reunions and masking tough feelings after his dad's recent stroke. Support from his wife Bella, family, dog, and radio-1 team has kept him going, even on days he felt rotten. Jamie Lang hopped on the tandem in a fun outfit, repaying an old

1:04favor from Greg's past challenge. Now with donations still pouring in, Greg's pushing to top 3 million pounds as he rolls into Edinburgh, proving silly challenges can make a real difference.