ITV Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid Breaks Down in Tears Live on Air in Shocking Moment
Susanna Reid became visibly emotional on Good Morning Britain (January 7) as she comforted a grieving mother who shared the heartbreaking story of her son’s death. The emotional moment occurred during a segment where the family of a teenager who tragically lost his life due to a police officer not having access to a defibrillator spoke out. The family is now campaigning for all police cars to carry life-saving equipment.
With tears in her eyes, Susanna addressed Naomi, the grieving mother, saying, “Naomi, it’s been such a tragic loss losing your child in such an unspeakable way. You have found a purpose. Jamie had signed up to the organ register, hadn’t he?”
Naomi responded, sharing the moving story of how her son, Jamie, had signed up to the organ register three times in his life: once at 16, again at 17, and after his 18th birthday. She explained, “The reason that we do what we do is because Jamie had signed the organ register three times in his short life. When he was 16, 17 and again just after his 18th birthday. And I was stood outside of Coventry hospital the morning after we lost Jamie and watched his lungs take off in a helicopter to go to Bristol.”
Jamie’s legacy, Naomi shared, continues to save lives. “Jamie actually saved five lives including the life of a baby girl on the night that we lost him. He was meant to save lives.” She went on to mention that as a result of their campaign, Jamie has now saved 13 more lives, and she hopes he will go on to save “hundreds” more, reported Daily Mail.
Susanna nodded tearfully as Naomi spoke, visibly moved by her words. As Naomi finished, Susanna, overcome with emotion, jumped up to embrace her, saying, “I think you’re amazing.” Her voice cracked as she held Naomi tightly, offering comfort. Following the heartfelt segment, GMB cut to Andi Peters, who also appeared visibly upset while hosting the competition segment.
Viewers at home shared their own emotional responses on social media. One user posted on X/Twitter, “#gmb That was tough to watch. Huge respect for all the work Mum has done and is doing. Emotional from @susannareid100 and @andipeters.” Another added, “Really felt genuine emotion from Andi Peters there too! I rate that in presenters. Good to see empathy shown from him and Susanna. #gmb.”
The powerful moment showcased not only the grief of a mother but also the profound empathy from Susanna Reid and Andi Peters, as they both expressed their feelings in response to Naomi’s heartbreaking yet inspiring story.