Owain Wyn Evans overwhelmed as he completes Children in Need challenge: ‘I can’t believe I’m here’

Owain Wyn Evans has crossed the finish line and completed his four nations cycling challenge, raising a whopping £3,349,220 for Children In Need.The Welsh broadcaster, 42, completed a five-day cycle ride that saw him begin in Scotland, before continuing on through Northern Ireland, England and Wales.Crossing the finish line at just after 11.00am in Cardiff, the 42-year-old became emotional as he said: “I can’t believe I’m here.”Owain Wyn Evans has raised over £3mBBC/Owain Wyn Evans/InstagramHe was greeted by scores of supporters cheering him on, as well as his husband Arran Rees, and the two embraced and shared a kiss.The presenter, whose bike was named Shania Chain , said: “Thank you so much everyone, from me and Shania.“Honestly, this has felt so far away for such a long time. I can’t believe that I’m here with this welcome and the sun’s out!”Asked how he was feeling, Evans said: “Just reflecting on what it’s been like. We’re doing it all for an amazing cause, Children In Need.The Princess of Wales recorded a message in Welsh for EvansPA Wire“There are so many children who need our help and who will be helped by all the donations.”Hours earlier, Evans was cheered on by a very famous face - The Princess of Wales.Her message, translated to English, said: “Hi Owain, it’s Catherine, you’re doing so well. Keep going! Wishing you all the very best!”Throughout his journey, Evans has received numerous messages of support, including from fellow drummer Roger Taylor from Queen.“Congratulations on your final day of an incredible challenge. As a fellow drummer, I know you’ll know this: the final song is the one that stays with everyone, the one that the crowd takes home and remembers.,” he said.He has also received a message of support from Shania Twain, the namesake of his bike, following suggestions from BBC Radio 2 listeners.Read MoreBefore the challenge began, she said: “Hi Owain, Shania Twain here! You’re about to take on an incredible challenge for BBC Children In Need, cycling 400 miles through all four nations.“As you set off in Glasgow, I just want to say: ‘Let’s Go, Owain!’ We’ll be cheering you on all the way. Good luck!”Evans began his broadcasting career in Welsh-language television when he presented the children’s news programme Ffeil, before going on to present the weather on BBC Wales Today and began hosting BBC Radio 2’s Early Breakfast Show in 2023.The three-hour Children In Need fundraising programme, hosted by Sara Cox, Alex Jones, Rylan Clark, Mel Giedroyc and Tyler West, will be broadcast live from Salford, featuring “dazzling performances, exclusive sketches and surprise appearances”.BBC Children In Need will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7pm on Friday.