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Rylan Clark in Leeds for BBC DIY SOS Children In Need project to build centre for women in city

Rylan Clark has swapped Essex for Leeds recently in a bid to help spread the word about a new women's centre being built in the city.

In a new teaser trailer of DIY SOS, released by the BBC earlier today, the TV presenter can be seen boasting a pink high-vis jacket and hard hat as he joins a team of builders in the latest building project. While there has been no official confirmation, it is thought the Big Brother star will be part of the BBC Children In Need special of DIY SOS this year, as well as Nick Knowles following a series of hints.

Rylan, 33, teased his new gig by sharing a picture on his Instagram in September, leaving fans excited. In a new trailer, hundreds of volunteers work on the show's "biggest challenge yet" in the heart of Leeds.

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A new headquarters is being built for the Getaway Girls. The charity, boasting 25 years of experience, empowers girls and young women to support each other to build confidence, resilience, raise aspirations, develop new skills and take positive risks in a positive environment which offers co-operation and support.

Their mission is to provide a safe space and support for all women, no matter of their circumstances. The new building will provide the chance for the charity to support more girls from across the city and make a positive difference to their lives.

Leeds charity Getaway Girls will be featured in the BBC Children In Need special episode (BBC)

"We can't wait to see our new home, and couldn't be more excited for the future of Getaway Girls", a spokesperson for the charity said. In an update on social media, a spokesperson for the BBC added: "Tissues at the ready as DIY SOS -The Big Build for BBC Children in Need returns next Wednesday, 16 Nov on BBC One.

"Hundreds of volunteers join Nick Knowles and the purple shirts for their biggest challenge yet - a new HQ for Getaway Girls in #Leeds. Luckily for the team BBC Radio 2 sent Rylan to help out."

Getaway Girls added: "We're beyond grateful to the amazing DIY SOS team, @bbcradio2 , our fantastic funders BBC Children in Need and everyone involved, thank you so much for giving Getaway Girls this opportunity."

The Big Build for BBC Children in Need returns next Wednesday, 16 Nov on BBC One.

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