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War hero Ken Benbow leaves GMB viewers in tears over touching comments about carer

Good Morning Britain viewers were left with "tears in their eyes" following war hero Ken Benow's touching comments about his carer Kia Tobin, 17.

Ken, 94, also became emotional when he spoke about not wanting to put his wife into a care home.

Speaking on GMB today and dressed in his uniform alongside his carer, former Navy Officer Ken shared his memories of VE Day.

Ken previously broke hearts after Kia gave him a cushion with a picture of his late wife Ada printed on it.

GMB viewers were left sobbing following war hero Ken Benow's touching comments about his carer Kia Tobin (ITV)
Former Navy officer Ken touched viewers once again today (ITV)

Asked by hosts Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins about his speech in the care home later and what he would say, Ken began to tear up.

He said: "I've had a marvellous life, I had the most marvellous wife in the world. I've got the most wonderful carer now in Kia. But they're all angels here.

"I couldn't wish to be in a better place.

When asked what he thought of Kia's VE-inspired uniform, Ken replied: "I think she looks beautiful, she's lovely, in every way."

Viewers took to Twitter in their droves, admitting that they were in floods of tears over Ken.

One tweeted: " Hands up if you had tears in your eyes again when Ken Benbow and @KiaTobin were on #GMB @GMB this morning? ‍♂️. Theirs is a wonderful story."

While another commented: "Ken Benbow bringing tears to my eyes on #GMB, what a man... #VEDay75."

A third remarked: "Omg ken you absolute sweetheart ❤️#gmb."

*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV

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