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Kyle O'Sullivan

Gobsmacked This Morning couple surprised with £1,000 after purse was stolen

A couple on This Morning were gobsmacked today after being surprised with £1,000.

Pauline Walker was left in floods of tears after her purse containing her children's phone numbers, a key for a disabled toilet and her list of medications was stolen on Saturday.

The 86-year-old's heartbreaking story went viral when husband Geoffrey uploaded a video explaining what happened to devastated Pauline to their Instagram page.

The couple, who now have 123,000 followers on the social networking site, appeared on today's This Morning via a video call.

While they are convinced the purse will not be found, the couple praised everyone for supporting them.

Emotional Pauline Walker spoke about having her purse stolen (ITV)
Holly and Phillip felt heartbroken for Pauline (ITV)

Explaining what happened, Pauline said: "I went into the cafe and had a bit of something to eat and drink. They took my food to the table and didn't have my drink.

"I went to the counter and left my walker, which I shouldn't have done. I think that's when my purse was stolen."

Pauline confessed she was "really surprised" by the public response and could not believe what good friends she has.

Geoffrey uploaded a video of Pauline in tears to Instagram (Instagram)
Pauline wept as Geoffrey explained what had happened (Instagram)

Pauline has been sent many new purses and flowers, but got her biggest surprise live on air.

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield invited the pair to play a special game of 'Spin To Win' - where they won £1,000.

Stunned Pauline was in disbelief and said: "Oh thank you very much."

Pauline got a shock when she won £1,000 (ITV)
The couple have been flooded with gifts (ITV)

This Morning viewers took to Twitter after watching the emotional interview.

One fan said: "Omg #ThisMorning Pauline & Geoffrey making me cry so cute!"

"Oh Pauline. hope her purse is found for her. heartbreaking to see her and her husband so distressed but bless their hearts for remaining positive," added another.

A third said: "Omg in tears 1st thing in the morning ffs poor old lady!!!!!!!!"

"Oh my gosh, how adorable are old couple Jeffery and Pauline? What horrible vile people to steal her purse whilst out shopping. I really hope that someone finds her purse and hands it into her soon, so cute. x," said a fourth.

*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

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