Fearne Cotton, Nick Grimshaw and more dress as their childhood heroes for Children In Need

How cool do these guys look? And it’s all for a good cause too!

Fearne Cotton, Nick Grimshaw and more of our favourite celebs have dressed as their childhood heroes for Children In Need and we love it!

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One way or another, Fearne is hoping the public get involved in 2015. The brand new mum said of her choice: “I chose to dress up as Blondie as she is a musical icon who has remained relevant and at the top of her game to this day. I hope that people up and down the country get involved this year, by doing so you really will be making a difference to young lives.”

Grimmy chose to dress up as Liam Gallagher, saying: “When it came to picking someone to dress up as I really did struggle, but Liam Gallagher had to be my final choice. His music was the soundtrack to my childhood."

BBC Children in Need’s Lifetime President, Sir Terry Wogan chose singing cowboy Gene Autry (nope – we’ve never heard of him either…), and said of the campaign: “I’ve had great fun dressing up as Gene Autry, the singing cowboy and my childhood hero. Please do your bit for BBC Children in Need this year; cast your mind back and dig out your childhood hero for a sponsored dress-up. Every penny of your support will go to make a real difference."

Hopelessly devoted to the charity, Tess Daly has donned a super-tight jumpsuit, choosing to emulate Olivia Newton John. Tess called on people across the UK saying: “While dressing up as your hero is a fun and simple thing to do, it really can help make a big difference. By supporting BBC Children In Need, you'll be helping benefit the lives of some of the most disadvantaged young people, right here in the UK. So dust off your fancy-dress gear, and let's make this happen!"

Dermot O’Leary’s childhood hero was known as one of the principal figures of Antarctic Exploration, and was a real hero of his time: “My childhood hero was the explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. He was an adventurer from the early 1900’s, known for trekking places like the Antarctic. As a young lad, who wouldn’t want to be an explorer? It’s been great fun to don the fancy dress for BBC Children In Need; please do show your support and do the same!”

Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s childhood hero could be classed as pretty much perfect in every way. She said: “I loved Dame Julie Andrews when I was little; everything about her films is just so enchanting, and they were a big part of my childhood. BBC Children In Need is a cause that’s close to my heart, and I really do want to encourage everyone to support it. It’s been such fun dressing up; hopefully we’ve inspired others to get involved and help raise money for a really worthwhile cause.”

Rochelle Humes chose a true superhero, explaining her choice, Rochelle said: “Wonder Woman is the epitome of a strong female role model. I had such fun finally getting the chance to dress up as her, and I hope everyone across the UK enjoys dressing up as their childhood hero for BBC Children in Need this year. It really will go on to make a difference.”

BBC Children in Need is back, and wants the UK to dress up as their childhood hero, for more details visit bbc.co.uk/pudsey