's annual fundraising event, , is back, and as the British public gathers for , many have questions about the funds raised. This year's live telethon is action-packed, with a star-studded presenting team of , Joel Dommett, , , Jonathan Ross, , Tom Allen, and AJ Odudu.

Throughout the night of comedy and entertainment, viewers will be raising money to support and transform the lives of those in need. Along with specially curated sketches and exclusive performances, there will be the all-important appeal films, which aim to showcase why the charity is important and how the money donated makes a difference. With the charity co-founder comedian Lenny Henry not appearing as host today for the first time since Comic Relief began, it's been revealed just how much the presenters take home.

Since Comic Relief was first founded in 1985, the British public has raised an astounding £1.5 billion to help create a world free from poverty, transforming the lives of vulnerable people and communities throughout the UK and internationally.

According to its official website, the celebrities who participate don't receive a penny of the money.

As the F.A.Q page reads: "As a charity, we don't pay celebrities for their support. We're very grateful to all of our celebrity supporters who give their time for free."

The website states that 100% of the money raised has helped support over 10 million people in the UK and across the world with safe accommodation, the rising costs of living, access to quality education and, healthcare and mental wellbeing.

The charity is also split into eight core categories, a safe place to be, children survive and thrive, gender justice, global mental health, malaria, financial and material poverty in the UK, HIV and sport for change.

Among those taking on challenges to raise money is BBC Radio 1 presenter Jami Laing, who has taken on the gruelling task of an incredible 150+ mile run from London to Salford.

Morning Live presenters Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton have also raised money by putting on a 24-hour non-stop roller disco with 80s, 90s and noughties-themed costumes and soundtracks.

After 12 months of training, British racing driver Billy Monger endured the Ironman challenge in Kona, Hawai'i, which consisted of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run.