Jake Quickenden welled up on Good Morning Britain today as he discussed his new charity single in aid of the NHS.
The 31-year-old explained how he wrote Quarantine Song, a comedic look at how people are coping during the coronavirus crisis, in around five minutes – before realising he wanted to release the song to raise money for the NHS.
“It all came about really quickly,” he told Lorraine Kelly. “I decided to try and use what platform I [have] got to donate it to the NHS.
"I just think what they’re doing, and what all key workers are doing, is so incredible, that I just wanted to try and help.
“I felt a bit helpless at home doing nothing, so I thought I’d write a song and release it.”
When opening up about what the NHS had done for him, the former X Factor contestant found himself welling up, apologising to Kelly and saying he felt a little choked.
Fans watching Good Morning Britain at home praised Quickenden for doing his bit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Quickenden is currently second on the iTunes charts with his jokey tune, with the star adding: “As long as I can come out of his and hand a cheque to the NHS, I’m happy.”
He is not the only celebrity who has debuted music during the coronavirus crisis. U2’s Bono released Let Your Love Be Known after being inspired when he saw footage of Italians singing from their balconies.
Jack Savoretti has released his first-ever Italian language song, co-written with his fans, to raise money for his fans in quarantine in Europe.
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