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Rebecca Koncienzcy

ITV Good Morning Britain presenter breaks down in tears

Good Morning Britain presenter Laura Tobin broke down in tears when Ben Shephard read out a message from her brother.

The breakfast TV meteorologist had taken on the challenge to scale the heights of Blackpool Tower to mark its 125th anniversary.

This is despite a fear of heights and also having to present the weather while dangling from the edge on a rope.

Laura cried when she heard the message from her brother (ITV)

The 37-year-old was about to tell the nation to expect another sunny and warm day when Ben read out a message from her brother.

He told her how proud he was of her and never in a million years did he think he would see her doing something like that.

Overcome with emotion, Laura started crying whilst clinging onto the outside of the Tower.

She tried to do a jump against the window (ITV)

Ben and co-host Susanna Reid told her not to cry, but she said: "I just thought he was going to say something mean, but that is so lovely."

Ever the professional, Laura composed herself and presented the weather over 150 metre from the ground - later she will abseil down.

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Cutting back to the studio, Ben said: "I love that. Her brother sends a message that is nice and she breaks down in tears."

And her brother wasn't the only one to send words of support, fans of the show tweeted Laura.

One said: "Bless you Laura, you have more guts than me. Your doing amazing, your feet be soon on the ground. Go Laura!!, you can do it!!"

Another said: "Well done @Lauratobin1. I love doing this sort of 'hanging around'."

*Good Morning Britain is on ITV1 every morning from 6am

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