Paul Gascoigne reduced to tears by son Regan on ITV Dancing On Ice

Footballing legend Paul Gascoigne was live in the Dancing On Ice studio cheering his son Regan on, and there were emotional scenes as he praised his boy.

Gazza was joined by Regan's sister Bianca as they cheered on the 25-year-old dancer from the audience.

And Paul was in tears after his amazing performance to Singin' In The Rain on the ITV skating contest.

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Regan, who is the son of ex-England footballer Paul and mum Sheryl, scored an impressive 33.5 points out of 40 for the dance.

Gazza was in the audience with Bianca (ITV)

"I didn't really come to see Regan I come to see you," he joked to presenter Holly Willoughby.

"He's brilliant isn't he?" asked the host.

"He's impressed us so much," said Paul.

And he was overcome as he recalled: "I took him ice skating when he was four and he was quite good then.

Regan Gascoigne and his skating partner Karina Manta (ITV)

"But he's a really impressive person."

Holly told him: "You should be very proud of him."

Viewers watching at home were also crying.

@valkeep tweeted: "Ohhhh Gazza , so emotional."

@Pintsizeduke said: "Bless Gazza."

@afradlons wrote: "Cried so much over Gazza getting all choked up. He’s so proud of his boy."

And FunkyPammy said: "Gazza in tears on #DancingOnIce has got me sobbing my heart out."