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Vickie Scullard

Danny Jones surprises 'amazing’ nurse on GMB who sang McFly song to boy with cancer

A nurse at Great Ormond Street hospital who went viral after singing to a boy with cancer took part in a surprise duet on Good Morning Britain today.

Beth Porch was halfway through a rendition of McFly song It’s All About You when Danny Jones walked into the studio to join in.

But ukulele-playing Beth barely batted an eyelid as The Voice Kids star joined in with the 2005 pop hit, and carried on as presenters Ben Shephard, Kate Garraway and Charlotte Hawkins nodded and swayed along.

Beth became an internet sensation when a video of her singing the song to three-year-old Artie Vickerage at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London went viral.

Little Artie has a rare type of cancer called Burkitts lymphoma, and Beth wanted to bring a smile to his face after being bed ridden for three weeks

Beth picked up a ukulele and sang next to his bedside and a video of the performance went viral, with Danny’s band mate Tom Fletcher among the celebs who had retweeted the clip.

Danny said to Beth: “We’ve obviously seen and heard what you do. Tom’s gutted he can’t be here but he sends his love. What you do is absolutely amazing. It’s so special. This is what’s amazing about music - it’s so amazing that you can do that and I wish Artie to get well soon.”

Danny Jones surprises 'amazing’ nurse who sang McFly song to boy with cancer (ITV)

When Kate pointed out that Beth didn’t even flinch when Danny came on, she joked that she expected him to harmonise with her.

“I would if it was in a different key!” he said.

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Viewers were delighted by the heartwarming performance.

One said: “Beth Porch, pure inspiration. Amazing what nurses do for poorly children.”

A second said: “The singing nurse on #GMB just made me very emotional.”

A third posted: “OMG that lovey nurse singing to poorly children at GOS hospital melts my heart.”

A fourth said: “Aww Beth the singing nurse is an incredible person & such a blessing!”

GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.

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