Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were overcome with emotion on This Morning as they announced the departure of a beloved colleague.
The hosts of Friday's edition gave a warm farewell to a crew member who works on the show's sound effects and music. Alison explained: "Alan who does all the sound effects and the music and everything is actually leaving.
I'm absolutely devastated." Dermot, 48, replied: "Oh he's a genius. Where's he going?" Looking forlorn at the camera Alison added: "Let's have some sound - because this is what he does." As a tear-jerking song played out, Alison told viewers: "He's leaving today.
He's been an amazing member of staff here at This Morning. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter "We just want to say: we love you, we'll miss you and you have been the best.Thank you, anyway." Dermot added: "If you do change your mind Alan, do come back here.
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