Greg James' Emotional Tandem Bike Challenge for Comic Relief

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and this is your Entertainment Pulse. Entertainment and celebrity news today. Greg James, the 40-year-old radio-one breakfast DJ, is nearing the end of his tough comic-relieved challenge, cycling 1,000 kilometers in, eight days on a tandem bike. On the seventh day, he admitted feeling rotten from the strain, but pushed on toward the Scottish border, now just 75 miles from Edinburgh. After this week, he got surprise visits from family, friends, and even Prince William, lifting his spirits during the grueling ride. His dad, Alan, had a stroke right before the start, so his parents couldn't join, adding extra emotion as Greg massed his feelings at first. He broke down in tears on air, hugging his sister Catherine and niece, who showed up unexpectedly. Greg opened up about his support village, his wife Bella, family, dog, radio-one team, and listeners, saying that's what's keeping him smiling through. The pain, friend Jamie Lang jumped on the tandem for the latest leg, wearing a skimpy

1:00bridal lingerie outfit in a fun nod to past challenges, making everyone laugh with silly dance videos. Jamie called Greg a beacon and praised donors as the real heroes. By days end, Greg's fundraising hit 2,413,981 pounds. He set for the final push during Friday's comic-relieved telethon, determined to finish strong. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort, and calm, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.