There are certain celebrities that always seem to be doing something on telly.
From presenting gigs to travel shows and games or quizzes, some of them just really get themselves around.
And adding to his string of shows, Paddy McGuinness hosts a new special for Stand Up to Cancer called Don’t Look Down.
In the show a team of celebrities are led by the comedian as they attempt to tackle vertigo-inducing challenges ahead of a big, terrifying high wire.
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Don’t Look Down premiered last night (10 October) on Channel 4 with the likes of Love Island’s Chris Hughes, TikToker GK Barry and Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt taking on the challenge.
Coronation Street legend, actor Beverly Callard is also a part of the charity special.
The show takes place over six weeks as the stars are coached to conquer their fears with world experts in high wire walking.
Once the training in the Austrian Alps is complete, the group will attempt to relay across a mega high wire - 650ft long, 100ft above the London Stadium (formerly the Olympic Stadium).
During last night's episode, the celebs took part in a scary training challenge as they ‘fell’ from a very, very, high bridge.
McGuinness, 50, was strapped in with Callard, 66, as they leant back before being released and ‘falling’ from the crazy height.
As they swung down together (obviously with wires attached) they screamed and echoed: “Oh my goodness me.”
McGuinness then gave a shoutout to the actor’s old onscreen Corrie husband, Jim McDonald (played by Charlie Lawson).
He yelled: “Where’s McDonald? Are you watching Jim?”
Callard then said: “Paddy McGuinness, what have we done?”
Having completed the terrifying challenge together, they both then leaned in for a quick peck on the lips.
To be fair, it would be quite the challenge to pull off even if they weren’t scared of heights.
Paddy and Christine McGuinness announced their split in July 2022, after 11 years of marriage.
The pair issued a joint statement at the time, writing on social media: “We hadn’t planned on sharing this publicly until we were ready but after the lack of privacy surrounding our personal life, we feel left with no other option but to clarify.
“A while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus as always is to continue loving and supporting our children.
“This was not an easy decision to make but we’re moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children.”
Don’t Look Down for SU2C premiered on Channel 4 on 10 October and is now available to stream online.
Topics: Celebrity, Paddy McGuinness, TV and Film, Channel 4
Jess Battison