Phillip Schofield said he is 'heartbroken' to learn about the death of a This Morning guest.
The TV host wrote a tribute on Twitter after hearing that lovable pensioner John had died from coronavirus.
Phillip tweeted: "This is heartbreaking. Holly and I have a week off next week.
"We will pay John a proper tribute when we are back. Our love to all his family and friends."
Phillip was told of John's death by a Twitter user, who appeared to be speaking on behalf of the family.
She said: "It’s with great sadness that John from Dearnlea Nursing Home has sadly passed away after testing positive for Covid-19.
"Please join our village in playing the song he sang on This Morning “Penny Arcade” at 7pm on Saturday."
Pensioner John, who appeared on the show just a couple of weeks ago, charmed viewers by dancing and singing live on air from his care home in Rotherham, reports Mirror Online.
Charming John had the presenters in hysterics and held up a handmade sign which read: "Coronavirus can do one."
John lifted everyone's spirits when he serenaded Phillip and Holly with his version of Penny Arcade at the end of March.
Beaming Holly said: "That's what you want isn't it. A song and a dance."
The presenters burst out laughing as John continued to sing and dance in front of his fellow residents even after they cut away.
Holly said: "I'm telling you what, if you're in lockdown you want to be in lockdown with John."
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am
