Owain Wyn Evans fought back tears as he crossed the finish line of his four-nation cycling challenge after raising more than £3.3 million for BBC Children In Need.

An emotional Evans told supporters: “I can't believe I'm here.”

The fundraiser had raised £3,349,220 for Children In Need by the time Evans reached the finish line shortly after 11am.

Speaking afterwards, the Welsh broadcaster said: “Thank you so much everyone, from me and Shania.

“Honestly, this has felt so far away for such a long time. I can't believe that I'm here with this welcome and the sun's out.”

Asked how he felt after completing the challenge, he added: “Just reflecting on what it's been like. We're doing it all for an amazing cause, Children In Need.

“There are so many children who need our help and who will be helped by all the donations.”

Hours earlier, Evans was cheered on by a very famous face - The Princess of Wales.

Princess Kate wished Evans good luck as she spoke in his native Welsh on BBC Radio 2.

She said: “Bore da Owain. Mae’n Catherine. Rwyt ti’n gwneud mor dda. Dalia ati. Rwy’n dymuno’r gorau i ti gyd.”

Her message, translated to English, said: “Hi Owain, it’s Catherine, you’re doing so well. Keep going! Wishing you all the very best!”

Throughout his journey, Evans has received numerous messages of support, including from fellow drummer Roger Taylor from Queen.

“Congratulations on your final day of an incredible challenge. As a fellow drummer, I know you’ll know this: the final song is the one that stays with everyone, the one that the crowd takes home and remembers.,” he said.

He has also received a message of support from Shania Twain, the namesake of his bike, following suggestions from BBC Radio 2 listeners.

Before the challenge began, she said: “Hi Owain, Shania Twain here! You’re about to take on an incredible challenge for BBC Children In Need, cycling 400 miles through all four nations.

“As you set off in Glasgow, I just want to say: ‘Let’s Go, Owain!’ We’ll be cheering you on all the way. Good luck!”

Evans began his broadcasting career in Welsh-language television when he presented the children’s news programme Ffeil, before going on to present the weather on BBC Wales Today and began hosting BBC Radio 2’s Early Breakfast Show in 2023.

The three-hour Children In Need fundraising programme, hosted by Sara Cox, Alex Jones, Rylan Clark, Mel Giedroyc and Tyler West, will be broadcast live from Salford, featuring “dazzling performances, exclusive sketches and surprise appearances”.

BBC Children In Need will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7pm on Friday.