Paddy McGuinness was left 'blown away' by a random act of kindness.

The Bolton comic told his 2.1 million Instagram followers that a stranger offered to buy his and his children's meal as a 'thank you' during a family day out to Jodrell Bank today.

Paddy, embarking on an epic challenge for Children in Need, said that real life was often an antidote to negativity that can often plague social media.

Paddy said: "Just back from Jodrell Bank, did the radio show this morning and kids wanted to go.

"Got home, quick bit of food and off we went.

"Had a lovely day and at the end they wanted to go to the cafe so got the sandwiches and cakes and pop and all that.

"I just wanted to come on here to say to the gentleman who offered to pay for mine and my kids' food, I was blown away by your kindness.

"I had a little bit of an argument with him because I was like 'no no please I will get it myself'.

"But he insisted, and he said I had brought him lots of happiness over the years to him and his wife and the family.

"It just really touched me because in  the world we live in at the minute.

"It is always easier especially on social media to have a bit of negativity.

"And that was just out and about meeting a fellow human being and it was very very touching so whoever you are sir thank you very much and please give my best to your good lady.

"I love it and that is why I am enjoying my warm up nights on tour.

"Just getting in front of people and feeling that warmth and laughter and just folk getting stuck into together."

He recently did a warm up tour at The Met in Bury and also one in Darwen.

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Hot on the heels of Vernon Kay, Paddy McGuinness will be undertaking an ultimate endurance challenge for Children in Need.

Vernon won the hearts of the nation after completing a 116 mile run to his beloved Bolton from Leicester last year and now fellow Radio 2 presenter Paddy is gearing up for a cycle ride through three nations, starting in Wales, travelling through England and finishing in Scotland ­— on a iconic BBC Children in Need customised Raleigh Chopper bike.

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Paddy is currently appearing alongside Chris Harris, for BBC show Paddy And Chris: Road Tripping.

The pair, who previously starred on motoring show Top Gear together, will travel around Sweden, Greece and Switzerland to explore the secrets to living a long and full life.

Along the way, they will try out rollercoasters, surfing, woodland workouts and cosmetic treatments as they investigate how Europeans grow old gracefully.