Paddy McGuinness gets a tattoo tribute to his mammoth cross-country cycle after his Children In Need challenge raised more than £10 million

Paddy McGuinness got a tattoo tribute in honour of his mammoth cross-country cycle on Tuesday. 

The comedian, 51, shared the permanent inking on his Instagram, showing his pride after his Children In Need challenge raised more than £10 million.

The former Top Gear host undertook a 300-mile bike ride, beginning in Wrexham, Wales, last month and crossing the finish line in Glasgow on in mid November.

And to mark the momentous success of his cycle, Paddy revealed he was getting a tattoo of a Patch in honour of Pudsey Bear. 

In his Instagram post, the presenter showed off a tattoo artist mid-inking, pointing the tattoo gun at Paddy's ankle.  

Filling in his 2million followers, the former Take Me Out host captioned the snap: 'I promised you I’d get a Patch tattoo if we raised over £10 million. Well we raised £10.5 million!!!

'Big thanks to for giving up his time and donating his fee to I’ll be telling you all about it on my show 11:00 - 13:00 this Sunday… along with the big reveal!I also filmed the tattoo being done.

'Will post it here next week. A massive thank you to all the amazing tattoo artists who got in touch offering their services as well. It was very much appreciated. ❤️'

And just last month Paddy was presented with a check by former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy as it was revealed that he had raised £8,856, 580.

Joining the presenters Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc, Rochelle Humes, Vernon Kay, Chris Ramsey and Lenny Rush on stage, the comedian was left in shock.

Paddy said: 'Underneath these clothes its all sellotape and safety pins. But when you're in it you kind of just get on with it.'

He continued: 'The actual joy of doing it, you can't call it a challenge. Honestly it's a privilege. The feeling of love, community, and people coming together, it's the best feeling in the world and I'll never forget it.'

Paddy joked that he was 'thinking of buying shares in Kleenex' as he had used so many throughout the ride.

The TV personality undertook the challenge on his dream childhood bike, a Raleigh Chopper, painted in the colours of the charity mascot Pudsey.

During the challenge Paddy received a surprise visit from businessman Sir Tom Hunter who pledged to match every donation up to £3 million through his Hunter Foundation.

He was also joined for some of the Scottish leg by Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy, in a moment described by the TV presenter as an ‘absolute treat’.

Concluding his incredible cycling journey at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters, Paddy was met with crowds of people lining the streets in support of his charitable efforts.

Describing the moment he turned the last bend of the ride, he said: 'I came around the corner there, what a sight, what a feeling, thank you so much everybody. Wow'.

Speaking after his charity odyssey, the comedian added: ‘It sounds corny and cheesy, but honestly, every single person is what kept them pedals turning.’

Going on to reflect on the magnitude of the funds raised, the former Top Gear host remarked: 'It’s a moment in time I will take to my grave, and I will never forget it'.

In his post-cycle comments, Paddy also reflected on the challenges which were presented by riding a bike designed for children over such a great distance.

'You're in a stressed position all the time when you're riding it. So that's why my back keeps seizing up... my knees have gone now, they're completely shot', an exhausted Paddy shared.