‘Oh my God, that has floored me’: Kate Garraway breaks down in tears live on Good Morning Britain
Kate Garraway broke down in tears after watching a performance by Sam Ryder on Friday’s episode of Good Morning Britain.
The presenter, 56, became emotional after Sam performed an acoustic version of his new single Fought & Lost.
The TV star surprised herself by her teary reaction, saying: ‘Oh my god. That has floored me.
She added: ‘The lyrics and that voice. Sam, you’ve finished me off.’
Sam’s latest track, which was written for season three episode of 11 of comedy series Ted Lasso, also features Queen legend Brian May.
Emotional: Kate Garraway broke down in tears after watching a performance by Sam Ryder on Friday’s episode of Good Morning Britain
Impressed: The presenter, 56, became emotional after Sam performed an acoustic version of his new single Fought & Lost
The singer was recentlty crowned the winner of the Ultimate UK Eurovision Song competition following a vote to discover the nation’s favourite ever entry.
Sam came second in last year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Italy, with his pop hit Space Man giving the UK its best result for more than 20 years.
He missed out on the top spot to Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra but his catchy track peaked at number two in the UK charts.
Radio 2 held its Ultimate UK Eurovision Song vote with Ryder’s performance beating Bucks Fizz’s winning 1981 entry Making Your Mind Up into second place.
1996’s Ooh Aah… Just A Little Bit from Gina G came third in the BBC poll.
Tens of thousands of votes were cast for the competition.
Sam said: ‘This is just bonkers! We went into that competition as fans and we thought it may be that we come absolutely dead last. I’m just so grateful.
‘Thanks to all of the listeners who voted and everyone… who supported the song from day one.’
Single: Sam’s latest track, which was written for season three episode of 11 of comedy series Ted Lasso, also features Queen legend Brian May
Career: Sam came second in last year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Italy, with his pop hit Space Man giving the UK its best result for more than 20 years
Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, said the station is ‘thrilled’ that Ryder’s song ‘continues to resonate so strongly’ with listeners.
She added: ‘It’s testament to Sam’s exceptional talent as a songwriter and performer.’
The list included two entries from Sir Cliff Richard in 1968 with Congratulations and Power To All Our Friends from 1973, the late Olivia Newton-John’s Long Live Love from 1974 and Lulu’s winning 1969 track Boom Bang-A-Bang.
