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Chalamet and Zendaya prank Rylan Clark for Children In Need

Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya pranked BBC Radio 2 host Rylan Clark during a Children In Need interview segment, with three children directing the actors behind the scenes.

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In brief

  • Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya pranked Rylan Clark during a Children In Need interview segment.
  • Three children secretly directed the actors through earpieces, prompting Chalamet to say he was bidding on an air fryer.
  • The full prank airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 13 November from 19:00 GMT.
  • Last year's Children In Need appeal raised more than £45m.

Chalamet and Zendaya prank Rylan Clark for Children In Need

The prank

Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya pranked Rylan Clark during a Children In Need segment, leaving the BBC Radio 2 host bewildered. Clark believed he was conducting a standard interview with actors from the upcoming film Dune: Part Three, including Anya Taylor-Joy and Jason Momoa.

However, three children secretly directed the Hollywood actors during the segment, feeding them unexpected prompts through an earpiece. Among their instructions, Chalamet was prompted to interrupt the conversation to look at his mobile, informing a bewildered Clark that he was "bidding on an air fryer" and currently winning. The actor later exclaims: "No I’ve lost the lead."

Taylor-Joy responds: "Man I’m sorry."

Teaser footage captures a visibly perplexed Clark asking: "Is everyone all right?"

Broadcast details

Audiences can watch the complete prank when the charity’s main appeal broadcast airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 13 November. The show will be broadcast from 19:00 GMT.

Clark is set to co-present the live event with a line-up that includes Sara Cox, Alex Jones, Tyler West and Mel Giedroyc. The three-hour show will be hosted live from Salford by Alex Jones, Mel Giedroyc, Rylan, Sara Cox and Tyler West.

The 2026 fundraising drive, named Challenge Yourself 2026, urges the public to design personal challenges based on the number 26 to help generate funds for vulnerable youth. Last year's appeal raised more than £45m to help children and young people across the UK. Children in Need supports more than 1,600 local charities and projects across the UK.

Why it matters

The stunt is part of this year's BBC Children In Need show, which features Hollywood stars and charity heroes stepping up for the annual appeal. The theme of this year's Children In Need is Challenge Yourself 2026.

Sources

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Questions readers ask

Who pranked Rylan Clark during the Children In Need segment?
Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya pranked Rylan Clark, with three children secretly directing the actors through an earpiece.
What film were the actors pretending to promote during the prank?
Clark believed he was conducting a standard interview with actors from the upcoming film Dune: Part Three, which also includes Anya Taylor-Joy and Jason Momoa.
When and where will the complete prank be broadcast?
Audiences can watch the complete prank when the charity’s main appeal broadcast airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on 13 November from 19:00 GMT.
What is the theme and goal of the 2026 fundraising drive?
The 2026 fundraising drive is named Challenge Yourself 2026 and urges the public to design personal challenges based on the number 26 to help generate funds for vulnerable youth.

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