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Julia Roberts helps expand Rose Nose Day charity telecast

In this March 31, 2017 photo released by NBC, Chris Hardwick wears a red nose for NBC's third annual "The Red Nose Day Special," which will air on May 25, from 10-11 p.m. EDT. Hardwick, host of Comedy Central's "@midnight," will host. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC via AP)
In this March 31, 2017 photo released by NBC, Chris Hardwick wears a red nose for NBC's third annual "The Red Nose Day Special," which will air on May 25, from 10-11 p.m. EDT. Hardwick, host of Comedy Central's "@midnight," will host. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC via AP) In this March 31, 2017 photo released by NBC, Chris Hardwick wears a red nose for NBC's third annual "The Red Nose Day Special," which will air on May 25, from 10-11 p.m. EDT. Hardwick, host of Comedy Central's "@midnight," will host. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC via AP)

By Associated Press 2 min read

LOS ANGELES (AP) – NBC is expanding its Red Nose Day charity programming with help from Julia Roberts and other stars.

The network said Wednesday that its prime-time schedule on May 25 will be devoted to the Comic Relief fundraiser for children in need.

“Running Wild with Bear Grylls for Red Nose Day,” with Roberts joining the host in Africa, will air at 9 p.m. EDT. A celebrity edition of “American Ninja Warrior” with Derek Hough, Natalie Morales and others will precede it at 8 p.m. EDT.

The night will be capped by NBC’s third annual “The Red Nose Day Special,” hosted from 10-11 p.m. EDT by Chris Hardwick (“@midnight”).

“Red Nose Day’s effort to lift children out of poverty is centered around heart and humanity, and we’re excited to create a night of programming that reflects this,” said Paul Telegdy, president of NBC Entertainment’s alternative and reality show group.