Sport Relief 2018: 'Who thought this was a good idea?' Viewers left feeling 'uncomfortable' as Helen Skelton and Camilla Thurlow violently attack each other in no holds barred boxing match

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Ore Oduba teased the Sports Relief 2018 celebrity boxing match was going to be brutal.

And viewers watching the bi-annual charity event on BBC One on Friday night took to Twitter as they watched Love Island's Camilla Thurlow, 28, and presenter Helen Skelton, 34, beat each other up in the ring.

The pair - who had undergone professional training ahead of the match - didn't hold back, with onlookers describing the segment as 'tasteless' and 'uncomfortable'. 

'Who thought this was a good idea?' Viewers were left feeling 'uncomfortable' as Helen Skelton and Camilla Thurlow violently attacked each other in no holds barred boxing match on Friday's Sports Relief

Helen made her way into the ring cheered on by her rugby player husband Richie Myler; while Camilla barely raised a smile as she strutted out, her Love Island boyfriend Jamie Jewitt ringside.

During the match, the former Blue Peter presenter showed off her strength and agility as she delivered a number of blows, while her reality star opponent struggled to pack a punch. 

After three-rounds, which left both of them out out breath and nursing sore bruises, Helen came out victorious. 

However, the spectacle left viewers at home somewhat disturbed, as they watched the two TV personalities attack each other brutally.

Ready for battle: The pair - who had undergone professional training ahead of the match - stepped out in silky robes as they made their way to the ring

Violent: The match was pre-recorded, having taken place in front of a live audience at MediaCityUK, Salford

Not amused: Viewers branded the boxing 'tasteless' and 'horrific'

Dubbed Helen the Hell Raiser and Thunderball Thurlow ahead of the match by MC Mark Chapman, viewers took to Twitter to remark that they found the sport an odd choice for a charity event.

'I don't think I can actually watch this,' someone posted, as the event unfolded.

A second typed: 'Anyone else uncomfortable with celebrity boxing?'

Then came a third: 'Who thought this was a good idea?'

Nervous: The former Blue Peter presenter looked a little apprehensive ahead of the match 

Foxy boxing: The concerned tweets continued as the match got more and more violent

Ringside: Camilla's Love Island boyfriend Jamie Jewitt was sat in the stands

The concerned tweets continued as the match got more and more violent.

'I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable watching the girls boxing,' someone remarked, followed by another who agreed by posting 'not sure what to think about this charity boxing match - nothing that comedic about watching one girl absolutely bash another one.'

Another comment read: 'Call me crazy but I don’t really want to watch two people mindlessly punching each other for sport. Good cause or not.'

Somebody else penned: 'Surely to god we’ve moved beyond beating each other up (boxing) boys or girls?'

Let battle commence: Dubbed Helen the Hell Raiser and Thunderball Thurlow ahead of the match, viewers took to Twitter to remark that they found the sport an odd choice for a charity event

Ambitious: Camilla looked determined and focused as she prepared to take on Helen 

Uncomfortable viewing? 'I don't think I can actually watch this,' someone posted, as the event unfolded

Others praised the match, however; 'Hats off to the 2 girls in the boxing ring on #SportRelief really went at it,' someone penned.

'Watching celebrity boxing instead of Scotland much better entertainment,' came another remark.

'That boxing on #SportRelief was amazing. Well done to both of them. Brilliant,' a third posted.

Another wrote: 'Just seen ten times the passion and commitment watching the #SportRelief boxing with @HelenSkelton & @CamillaThurlow . Donation duly sent.'

The match was pre-recorded, having taken place in front of a live audience at MediaCityUK, Salford.

Mixed response: Others praised the match, however; 'Hats off to the 2 girls in the boxing ring on #SportRelief really went at it,' someone penned

Grand slam: A second typed 'Anyone else uncomfortable with celebrity boxing?'

' Then came a third: 'Who thought this was a good idea?

Supportive: The opponents proved their was no love lost as they embraced after Helen was crowned the winner 

Triumphant: The television personality posed with a glittering trophy after coming out victorious 

Camilla said: 'The main thing was I had so much admiration for Helen coming in to this. Having the chance to step into the ring with her was a huge deal. I love the sport'

Having won the match, Helen said afterwards: 'This has been tough as it’s involved taking on another personality – I have never hit anyone in the face. But I didn’t want to let my coach down, I wanted to try and do the sport justice and get the win.

'I have been helped by so many people and I did it for them. Boxing sums up what Sport Relief is about, people helping those who might not get support elsewhere. I have fallen for the sport.'

Camilla said: 'The main thing was I had so much admiration for Helen coming in to this. Having the chance to step into the ring with her was a huge deal. I love the sport.'

Helen said of her win afterwards: 'This has been tough as it’s involved taking on another personality – I have never hit anyone in the face. But I didn’t want to let my coach down, I wanted to try and do the sport justice and get the win'

Puffed out: Camilla looked exhausted following the adrenaline-fuelled boxing match 

Here come the boys: As the evening continued, Spencer Matthews of Made In Chelsea fame took on former footballer Wayne Bridge in the ring, in what was another hard-hitting performance

Battle of the blokes: The men opted to take on the match without protective head gear, which was explained by commentator Nicola Adams as being because 'there isn't research currently to suggest women should not wear head guards when boxing'

Confident: The reality star looked confident as he made his way into the ring, clad in a glittery gold silk robe 

Winner's mindset: The handsome hunk concentrated as he intimated his opponent across the ring with a steely glare

Packing a punch: Despite Spencer's confident persona it was Wayne who came out on top as he delivered a number of powerful blows

Helen then joked, looking at her husband in the stands: 'Did you get the washing done before you came out babe?'

Sport Relief, which is the UK’s biggest charity event featuring the brightest stars in sports and entertainment, saw the stars coming together with the public to engage in physical fitness activities and raise funds for people in need of aid, both in the United Kingdom and across the world.

The event is an association between Comic Relief and BBC Sport and was established in 2002.

As the evening continued, Spencer Matthews of Made In Chelsea fame took on former footballer Wayne Bridge in the ring, in what was another hard-hitting performance.

Close call: Wayne beat Spencer in their match, with the MIC star saying afterwards 'He deserved to win for being a way better boxer than me'

Apprehensive: Spencer's fiance Vogue Williams watched on nervously in the audience 

Winner Wayne said: 'Spencer was a lot better than I thought he was going to be. Stepping in that ring is ten times harder than hitting a bag'

The men opted to take on the match without protective head gear, which was explained by commentator Nicola Adams as being because 'there isn't research currently to suggest women should not wear head guards when boxing'.

Wayne beat Spencer in their match, with the MIC star saying afterwards: 'He deserved to win for being a way better boxer than me!'

'Maybe in two years time I’ll come back,' he added, requesting a rematch. 

Winner Wayne said: 'Spencer was a lot better than I thought he was going to be. Stepping in that ring is ten times harder than hitting a bag.'

The trio of matches were rounded off with The Saturdays singer Vanessa White and S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt. 

Up next: The trio of matches were rounded off with The Saturdays singer Vanessa White and S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt

Tables turning: Vanessa was notorious, when she took part in last year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, for being a little nervous to take on the tasks. She redeemed herself though on Friday evening's Sport Relief

Stepping out for sport: Natasha Hamilton and Zoe Ball were seen outside the Manchester event

Things got dicey for Vanessa at one point, when she was reprimanded by the referee for lifting her knee at one point, and told she would receive a formal warning if she did it again.

Despite this, the All Fired Up songstress won the match, seen to get emotional as she was presented with the boxing belt.

Vanessa was notorious, when she took part in last year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, for being a little nervous to take on the tasks.

She redeemed herself though on Friday evening's Sport Relief. 

Wakey wakey: Sport Relief 2018 went a little off-the-wall on Friday night, when it showed what happened when Michael McIntyre burst into tennis champion Andy Murray's hotel room in the middle of the night and challenged him to a game of trivia

Spicing up his life: Geri Horner CLIMBED INTO BED with Andy Murray wearing figure-hugging tennis whites... to test him on his Spice Girls knowledge

'Which Spice Girls are missing right now?' Comedian Michael asked the slightly disorientated sportsman Andy to reeled off which of the singers were not in attendance

Meanwhile, Michael McIntyre burst into tennis champion Andy Murray's hotel room in the middle of the night and challenged him to a game of trivia, each question worth a whopping £5k for charity.

And there was a Spice Girls round, complete with a real life member of the band in attendance to ask the questions in the form of Geri Horner.

Special guest: There was a Spice Girls round, complete with a real life member of the band in attendance to ask the questions in the form of Geri

Ginger Spice herself strutted into the hotel room at St George’s Park in a tiny tennis ensemble comprising of a vest top and skirt, brandishing a racket, where she plonked herself onto the bed with sleepy Andy.

'Which Spice Girls are missing right now?' Comedian Michael asked the slightly disorientated sportsman Andy.

 'Posh, Baby, Scary...' Andy reeled off, somewhat ironically nearly missing off Sporty - but finally remembering the fifth member.

Geri took over the questioning after that, seeing how well Andy knew the lyrics of the recently reunited girl band.

Stars come out: Megan Trainer performed at the event

Showing their support: Natalie Anderson and Sam Bailey supported the cause