Phillip Schofield has revealed he is 'heartbroken' after discovering a This Morning guest died of coronavirus.
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.
Lovable John had the presenters in hysterics and held up a handmade sign which read: "Coronavirus can do one."
Sadly, it was revealed by someone on Twitter that John had passed away after testing positive for COVID-19.
In a heartbreaking tweet, Phil was told: "@thismorning @Schofe @hollywills 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."
A n additional tweet said: "His family wanted to say thank you for making his dreams come true to sing on TV."
Phillip will not be appearing on This Morning next week due to the Easter Holidays but promised to pay tribute to John when he is back in the studio.
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."
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."
Phillip's followers also gave their condolences to John's family in reply to his tweet.
"Oh Phil - it’s the human stories over and above the numbers that always breaks my heart. But also know that it’s compassion that keeps us strong. Sending love x," replied one viewer.
Another added: "This is such sad news I watched the show and his segment was so moving and brilliant"
"So sad and send condolences to john's family - he was an awesome guy," said a third.
A fourth said: "Jonny had the best send of he could have had in these difficult times. think everyone in village had penny arcade playing it was lovely well loved man and will be missed"
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am
