Children in Need 2022: Alex Scott looks glamorous in a plunging black figure-hugging mini dress as she co-hosts the fundraiser alongside Mel Giedroyc and Chris Ramsey

Alex Scott looked nothing short of glamorous as she co-hosted the Children in Need fundraiser on BBC One on Friday. 

The former footballer turned presenter, 38, stunned in a plunging black mini dress and heels for TV's night of nights. 

The 2022 telethon returned to BBC One on Friday evening, live from the BBC studios in Salford.

Children in Need 2022: Alex Scott looked glamorous in a plunging black figure-hugging dress as she co-hosted the fundraiser on BBC One on Friday

Children in Need 2022: Alex Scott looked glamorous in a plunging black figure-hugging dress as she co-hosted the fundraiser on BBC One on Friday

Alex's figure-hugging frock featured long sleeves, a plunging neckline and a ribbed corset-like design over the waist.

She showed off her trim pins in the sensational look and added height to her frame with simple black heels.

Alex styled her glossy dark tresses in glamorous waves cascading across her shoulders.

So chic: Alex's frock featured long sleeves, a deep v-neckline and hugged her figure. It also featured a ribbed corset-like design over the waist

So chic: Alex's frock featured long sleeves, a deep v-neckline and hugged her figure. It also featured a ribbed corset-like design over the waist

Thrilled: The stunner beamed as she made her way down the red carpet at the event
Live: The event was broadcasted live from the BBC studios in Salford

Thrilled: The stunner beamed as she made her way down the red carpet at the event

In good spirits: Alex flashed the peace sign as she hit the red carpet

In good spirits: Alex flashed the peace sign as she hit the red carpet

Dolled up: Alex added to her glamorous look wearing her long, dark locks out and over her shoulders

Dolled up: Alex added to her glamorous look wearing her long, dark locks out and over her shoulders

Her make-up was complete with matte foundation, layers of bronzer and a nude lip. 

Before taking to the stage, she shared an Instagram video with fans of herself getting dolled up and ready for the evening. 

Alex looked chic in a bright green sweater and was getting her hair curled. 

Documenting it all: Before taking to the stage, she shared an Instagram video with fans of herself getting dolled up and ready for the evening

Documenting it all: Before taking to the stage, she shared an Instagram video with fans of herself getting dolled up and ready for the evening

Posing up: Alex posed for a picture with presenter Ade Adepitan

Posing up: Alex posed for a picture with presenter Ade Adepitan

Turning heads: Alex looked gorgeous on camera as she hosted the event

Turning heads: Alex looked gorgeous on camera as she hosted the event 

'Nearly showtime,' her post was captioned. 

The annual telethon will see three hours of jam-packed programming, with celebrities and civilians alike coming together to raise money for a worthy cause.

The Children In Need fundraising appeal first began in 1980 and over 40 years later, the campaign is still going strong in a bid to help disadvantaged children and young people around the UK.

Familiar face: Alex is a former footballer turned presenter

Familiar face: Alex is a former footballer turned presenter

A good cause: The annual telethon will see three hours of jam-packed programming, with celebrities and civilians alike coming together to raise money for a worthy cause

A good cause: The annual telethon will see three hours of jam-packed programming, with celebrities and civilians alike coming together to raise money for a worthy cause