Celebrity playlist launches on Spotify to get the nation working out in support of refugees

British Red Cross have teamed up with some of the nation’s most loved celebrities, including TV presenters Lorraine Kelly, Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond and actors Joe Locke, Jason Isaacs, Emilia Fox, Alex Lawther and Ralf Little, to create a motivational Spotify playlist, all in support of refugees.

At a time when more than 6 million people have been forced to leave their homes in Ukraine, celebrities have come together, revealing their favourite tunes to encourage the public to get active and raise money and awareness to help refugees in the UK and around the world to find safety, rebuild their lives, and reunite with their loved ones.

ITV’s Alison Hammond chooses to turn up the volume and get moving to Black Eyed Peas Let’s get it started!  WhileTV and Radio host Gaby Roslin opts for the same group and Pump it! whilst doing home HIIT work outs.

Morning TV legend Lorraine Kelly has J Lo fans covered, with On the Floor featuring Pitbull, her go-to track during Zumba with Radio 2 DJ, Jo Whiley turning up the tempo on her morning run to Titanium by Sia.

Death in Paradise star, Ralf Little, continues setting the pace with David Bowie’s Ashes to Ashes and JLS singer and British Red Cross ambassador JB Gill hits the road and cycles to Stronger by Kanye West and Daft Punk. There’s something to get everyone moving.

All these tracks have been chosen to encourage people to take part in Miles for Refugees in June, the British Red Cross annual fundraiser that raises money to keep critical services running in the UK and overseas. These services help to protect those who have lost their homes, support families who have been separated by conflict or climate change and provide a kind way to welcome refugees who arrive in the UK.

Dermot O’Leary has submitted his go-to track and hopes his playlist pick will inspire others to get involved:

“There’s a great song by one of my favourite bands Editors called Escape the Nest really gets me going, but I’m shattered at the end of it”.

Gentleman Jack’s Jessica Baglow, is taking part in Miles for Refugees next month and says:

“I felt pretty helpless when watching the suffering of refugees on the news from a safe distance. Taking part in Miles for Refugees last year was one of the most rewarding things I have done. By showing up and running everyday last year I raised over £1500 for refugees while at the same time improving my fitness and running skills. This June, I am more than doubling my distance to 160 miles and hope to meet (or even double) my fundraising amount. The track that inspires me to keep going is ‘Warriors’ by Too many Zooz. Let’s be warriors for each other and show up, raise money and awareness for refugees all over the world.”

Participants can choose one of six distances to complete, all of which represent common routes travelled by refugees, highlighting the life risking journeys many undertake, just to reach safety. Distances include 22 miles across the English Channel and 108 miles from Ukraine to Poland.

The miles can be completed running, swimming, or cycling, making the challenge inclusive to people of all sporting abilities. Visit miles.redcross.org.uk to sign up.

The full list of celebrities sharing their favourite tracks include: 

ITV’s Alison Hammond gets things moving with “Let’s get it started!” by The Black Eyed Peas.

Star of Netflix Heartstopper, Joe Locke has chosen Good 4 U by Olivia Rodrigo.

British Red Cross Ambassador, Harry Potter and OA star Jason Isaacs’ favourite is Good Times by Chic.

Broadcaster, Dermot O’Leary chose Escape the Nest by Editors.

Presenter and podcaster Gaby Roslin is also a Black Eyed Peas fan, and listens to Pump it, while doing Home HIIT work outs.

Death in Paradise actor Ralf Little loves David Bowie’s Ashes to Ashes because there is a “bounciness to the rhythm that really works for me when exercising, it is brilliant!”

Comedian Sophie Duker gets her heart rate up to House Work by Jax Jones feat. Mike Dunn, when calisthenics training.

Olympic Gold medallist Sally Gunnell listens to ‘Cold Heart‘ (PNAU Remix) by Elton John & Dua Lipa when out on a run or in the gym.

Phil Dunster from Apple TV’s Ted Lasso (and Prime Video’s Ten percent) jogs to Hall and Oates: You make my dreams come true.

British Red Cross Ambassador, TV presenter and JLS singer JB Gill cycles to the Kanye West and Daft Punk collaboration, Stronger.

Silent Witness actor Emilia Fox listens to Alive by Chase and Status, Jacob Banks while working out

The Thick of It actor, Rebecca Front’s personal workout playlist is Beyonce’s Crazy in Love.  Rebecca’s work out regime includes stints on a rowing machine and an exercise bike followed by weights and yoga.

End of the F***ing World star Alex Lawther exercises to Olivia Dean’s Ok Love You Bye.

Good Karma Hospital actor Amanda Redman pounds the treadmill while listening to the iconic Eagles track, Hotel California.

Morning TV legend Lorraine Kelly shakes her stuff during Zumba to Jennifer Lopez’s On the Floor featuring Pitbull.

Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley runs and swims to You and Me Song by The Wannadies, or Titanium by Sia. 

Game of Thrones actor Amrita Acharia listens to Opus by Eric Prydz to smash those hill sprints.

Mamma Mia!’here We Go Again’s Josh Dylan loves to run to Orbital’s ‘Halcyon and On and On’ as it always makes him think of open blue skies and “that feeling of filling your lungs with fresh air.”

Gentleman Jack actor Jessica Baglow who ran 72 miles as part in Miles for Refugees in 2021, is inspired to keep going by Warriors by Too Many Zooz. Jess is doing Miles again this year and taking on 160 miles distance.

Singer songwriter Tallia Storm gets hyped up to her track More Than Friends

Gaming content creators The Yogscast chose their very own song Diggy Diggy Hole because “it’s an inspiring tune that is a massive part of Yogscast history!”

Spotify playlist

https://www.redcross.org.uk/celebplaylist https://spoti.fi/3ahcrWd