Mel Giedroyc Wins £68,000 for Insulate Ukraine on The Wheel Christmas Special
Mel Giedroyc Wins £68,000 for Insulate Ukraine on The Wheel Christmas Special
London, UK: On Christmas Eve, actress, comedian, and television presenter Mel Giedroyc won £68,000 for Insulate Ukraine during the BBC’s Christmas special of The Wheel, transforming a festive television moment into urgent humanitarian support.
The Wheel is a prime-time game show in which contestants answer questions with rotating celebrity assistance to win money.
In the Christmas Eve charity special, the final prize total was donated to a charity chosen by the contestant. The episode was hosted by Michael McIntyre and featured a star-studded lineup including Paddy McGuinness and Richard Osman.
After a tense final round, Mel Giedroyc secured the full jackpot for Insulate Ukraine, selecting the organization as her charity of choice. The win provides a timely and significant boost to Insulate Ukraine’s winter operations, enabling the charity to accelerate emergency window repairs and insulation for homes damaged by Russian attacks, helping families stay warm and safe during the harshest months of the year.
Everyone at Insulate Ukraine expressed deep gratitude to Mel Giedroyc for her generosity and solidarity, especially at a time when global attention on the war in Ukraine has begun to fade.
The funds will go directly toward restoring warmth, light, and safety to civilian homes where it is needed most.
For Insulate Ukraine and the communities it serves, this Christmas Eve win represents more than a prize—it is a meaningful act of support and compassion during a critical moment.
Media Contact:
Insulate Ukraine
zachary@insulate-ukraine.org
insulate-ukraine.org
Originally published via email on 26 December 2025.
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