Alex Scott and Vicky Pattison sported playful red noses backstage at The One Show after returning from their Artic adventure for Comic Relief.
The 39-year-old sports pundit and the 36-year-old TV personality were all smiles after their interview about the charity's coldest challenge ever.
The pair, along with Laura Whitmore and Sara Davies, took on the Snow Going Back challenge on February 19, hiking 50km across the Arctic Circle in four days.
The four women traveled across the icy site, which is normally a training ground for British special forces, on foot, fat bike and even skis to reach their destination.
Raising money for those struggling in the UK and beyond, Vicky and Alex revealed the details of the “ultimate” and “murderous” fundraising campaign to One Show hosts Lauren Laverne and Jermaine Jenas.
Alex Scott and Vicky Pattison sported playful red noses backstage at The One Show after returning from their Artic adventure for Comic Relief
The women took on the Snow Going Back challenge alongside Laura Whitmore and Sara Davies, hiking a breathtaking 50km across the Arctic Circle over four days (left to right: Laura Whitmore, Sara Davies, Alex Scott and Vicky Pattison). )
Alex, who sent an update to the talk show while battling sub-zero temperatures, said: “It was stressful, so when I sent the message I remember thinking you (Jermaine) and Alex were most likely laughing at me.”
“You know I hate the cold and it's so hard to describe, isn't it, Vicky? How cold it actually was.
“Sleeping in a tent at night and trying to survive out of the heat, pulling a sled, riding a fat bike and everything – that was the ultimate challenge.”
Alex shared how team spirit carried her through the arduous journey and at one point carried her teammates' supplies to lighten their load.
“I think at that moment I thought, okay, I know I'm physically strong, so now I can carry some of the load,” the host said.
She explained that Sara and Vicky provided a good atmosphere in the camp, adding: “We all had different strengths.”
“Everyone persevered in different moments and I think it was just inspiring to be part of this group.”
“We all know we're doing it for the greater cause, and no one has let up at all.” “Actually, we've all been trying to do more for each other.”
Alex (left) told One Show presenters: “Sleeping in a tent at night and trying to survive without the heat, pulling a sled, riding a fat bike and everything – that was the ultimate challenge.”
Speaking to Lauren Laverne and Jermaine Jenas (pictured), Vicky said the sports commentator was “so humble” and described her as a “weapon”.
Vicky also opened up about their hilarious bonding moment, joking: “I had Alex's toe in my armpit just 24 minutes after I was there.”
Vicky added: “She's a real weapon, she's so humble. “The way she pulled the sleds some days, I don't know if we would have got through without her.”
As Vicky reflected on how the all-women's team stuck together, she hilariously quipped: “I had Alex's toe in my armpit within 24 minutes of being there.”
The giggling sportscaster chimed in: “It's a way to keep warm because – because it's so cold – you could potentially lose your fingers and toes.”
“So you actually have to work together as a team and help each other. That was our first bonding moment.”
Some of the money raised from her treacherous challenge will go to charities such as Hebburn Helps Foodbank in South Tyneside – not far from Vicky's hometown.
The reality TV star revealed she learned some shocking statistics while visiting the food bank a stone's throw from her home the day before the icy adventure began.
“Three out of four people who go to food banks will be women and that's because, for example, 65 percent of household tasks are always done by women,” she said.
“Raising children, taking care of a household – that’s traditionally the job of women, so all the pressure falls on them.”
“So not only were we the first-ever all-female comic relief competition, we were also girls doing it for girls, and that felt really important.”
Snow Going Back Comic Relief v The Artic airs next Monday at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
A portion of the money raised will go to a food bank near Vicky's home, an issue that disproportionately affects women
Vicky stressed the importance of her all-female squad, saying: 'We were girls doing it for girls' (Pictured: Sara Davies)