Comic Relief 2021: Lenny Henry wows viewers with trim physique and youthful looks

Comic Relief 2021 was back on screens on Friday night with another bi-annual charity extravaganza which saw many of the nation’s favourite faces come together for a very special night of comedy, entertainment, and music.

However, some viewers were left very distracted by host Lenny Henry, 62 ,as they remarked on his trim physique and youthful looks.

As the presenter joined co-host Davina McCall, 53, on stage at the socially distanced telethon, fans took to Twitter to comment on Lenny’s appearance, with commenting: ‘How does he look younger every time I see him?!’

Looking good: Comic Relief 2021 viewers were left very distracted by host Lenny Henry, 62 ,as they remarked on his trim physique and youthful looks

Lenny looked dapper on the night, donning a sharp brown checked suit, black shirt and purple tie.

Writing on social media, one fan wrote: ‘How does Lenny Henry look younger everytime I see him!? #ComicRelief’

With another remarking: ‘didn’t even recognise Lenny Henry, he’s lost so much weight’

‘Lenny Henry looks YOUNG’ tweeted a third watcher.

Big fans:u00A0As the presenter joined co-host Davina McCall, 53, on stage at the socially distanced telethon, fans took to Twitter to comment on Lenny's appearance, with commenting: 'How does he look younger every time I see him?!'

Big fans: As the presenter joined co-host Davina McCall, 53, on stage at the socially distanced telethon, fans took to Twitter to comment on Lenny’s appearance, with commenting: ‘How does he look younger every time I see him?!’

‘How great does @lennyhenry look on #ComicRelief’ remarked a fourth. 

‘Laughter really does keep you younger, just take a look at Sir Lenny Henry!’ said a fifth.

A sixth person joked: ‘Lenny Henry looking good on all those Premier Inn continental breakfasts.’

With another adding: ‘Lenny Henry is 63 in August. He looks amazing!’

Scrubs up well:u00A0Lenny looked dapper on the night, donning a sharp brown checked suit, black shirt and purple tie

Scrubs up well: Lenny looked dapper on the night, donning a sharp brown checked suit, black shirt and purple tie

Over the past few years, Lenny has significantly slimmed down, with it being reported that he lost more than 3st thanks to a diet of broccoli and long runs.

The comedian had been looking to shed the pounds since 2014, when he admitted he was ‘a little bit diabetic’.

He revealed to The Mirror at the time: ‘I’m a bit diabetic, so I was put on a very strict diet.

‘I’ve lost between two and a half and three stone. I was big.’

Appreciation:u00A0Writing on social media, one fan wrote: 'How does Lenny Henry look younger every time I see him!? #ComicRelief'

Appreciation: Writing on social media, one fan wrote: ‘How does Lenny Henry look younger every time I see him!? #ComicRelief’

He added: ‘It’s lots of greens, lots of juice and lots of walking. Swimming is good. 

‘You’ve got to eat no sugar and drink hardly any alcohol… all the stuff you like. You can’t Hobnob your way through the day.’

Meanwhile, on Friday, Lenny was joined by the likes of Alesha Dixon, David Tennant, and Paddy McGuinness as they presented the Red Nose Day 2021 coverage.

They way he was:u00A0The comedian had been looking to shed the pounds since 2014, when he admitted he was u2018a little bit diabeticu2019 (pictured in 2010)

Slimmed down:u00A0Over the past few years, Lenny has significantly slimmed down, with it being reported that he lost more than 3st thanks to a diet of broccoli and long runs

They way he was: The comedian had been looking to shed the pounds since 2014, when he admitted he was ‘a little bit diabetic’

The Red Nose Day night of TV features hilarious sketches, live performances and one-off comedy specials whilst showcasing the incredible impact donations have in the UK and across the world.

One-off specials include The Vicar Of Dibley, Normal People, Fleabag, Top Gear and Bridget Jones’ Diary

While stars taking part include Charlotte Church, Dawn French, Keira Knightley, Michael Sheen, Jack Whitehall, Olivia Colman, Anya Taylor-Joy and Mel Giedroyc.

Comic Relief: Meanwhile, on Friday, Lenny was joined by the likes of Alesha Dixon, David Tennant, and Paddy McGuinness as they presented the Red Nose Day 2021 coverage

Comic Relief: Meanwhile, on Friday, Lenny was joined by the likes of Alesha Dixon, David Tennant, and Paddy McGuinness as they presented the Red Nose Day 2021 coverage