Carol Vorderman couldn’t hold back the tears as she became emotional discussing a Pride of Britain winner’s story. During a touching segment on the blue sofa, the Pride of Britain host welcomed this year’s Child of Courage, Florrie Bark, to speak about the prestigious awards.
The ceremony took place earlier in the week and viewers will have the chance to watch the heartwarming moments on ITV tonight (Thursday, October 24). Florrie had an unforgettable experience when Perrie Edwards from Little Mix surprised her with the news that she had been honoured at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, supported by TSB, reports the Mirror.
Whilst appearing on This Morning with Florrie, Carol was visibly moved. On being asked by the show’s host Cat Deeley about her long-running association with the awards, Carol was touched by the memories and confessed while dabbing her eyes, “I’m having a moment”.
Having faced acute myeloid leukaemia from a tender age and now expecting a lung transplant, Florrie has maintained a remarkable positive outlook on life. Her resilience and optimistic attitude continue to be a beacon of hope and encouragement for many.
After receiving her award, Florrie shared her elation with The Mirror: “It feels so strange, and I feel so happy and excited to win a Pride of Britain award. When Perrie started talking to me I was so shocked, and I was like, ‘What is going on?’
“I didn’t know what to do. I was so happy,” she said. Florrie, who loves music and writes her own songs, also expressed her admiration for Edwards: “I’ve always wanted to meet the singer and I love her music. I write my own songs and I want one day to be like Perrie. I love her.”
Perrie was full of admiration for young Florrie, dubbing her as her new best friend and lauding her positive outlook. Perrie commented: “She is so cute and adorable. We are new best friends. For a little girl going through so much, her outlook on life is just so fun and fab. I just think she is great. I absolutely love her. She is so deserving of a Pride of Britain Award, the way she sees life she is just 10 out of 10.”
Carol opened up about the challenges of keeping composed amidst the poignant stories of the Pride of Britain Awards, keen on keeping the focus on the awardees rather than the hosts. She said: “In the early days, that was quite difficult. But I always took the view, and I still do, that if the hosts get too emotional, it becomes about the hosts – and it shouldn’t be.
“You should be there to guide the winners and help them have the best night. There are many ways you can host something like this. You can be the huggy person – that’s my natural state, to be the hugger – but I prefer to be more like a conduit.
“I’m slightly more formal than in normal life because we’re talking about very emotional things. You have to remember, these award winners have gone through trauma – then they’re standing up in front of a room full of famous faces. So, we’re there to give them confidence and ease their nerves.”