Chris Evans ' co-host was overcome with emotion reading a heart-breaking Mother's Day tribute.
Vassos Alexander broke down in tears when he read the letter penned by four-year-old Ella Lennon, who had written the card for her mum Jennifer, who had passed away in December reportedly due to a brain tumour.
Ella posted the card and was 'so happy' to receive a touching response from a staff member at the Royal Mail, who kindly took time to reply to the youngster as her mother.
Vassos issued a 'mascara warning' before he began to read the heartbreaking letter which he had to pause several times to collect himself, before finishing.
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The Virgin Radio sport reporter admitted he knew he would cry: “I’ll break down in the second or third paragraph."
A tearful Vassos read the Despicable Me-themed card which read “you’re one in a minion, Mum".
Two days later Ella received a reply: “To my beautiful Ella, thank you so much for my very special Mother’s Day card.
“You’re one in a Minion to me. I love you so much. You're growing up to be a very special and clever big girl,” a choked up Vassos read.
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"And even though I am in heaven I watch over you every day. Lots of love, hugs and kisses, Mummy."
Vassos added that the return address on the envelope of the letter read: “1 Angel Gate, In The Clouds, Heaven”.
Ella's dad Dean shared the story on social media thanking the "kind-hearted" postal worker who had replied to his daughter.
There wasn't a dry eye in the studio as Vassos finished the reading, adding "you won't read a more heartwarming story this year".
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