This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield, 58, paid a tribute to show guest and Dearnlea Nursing Home resident John, who has lost his battle to coronavirus.Taking to Twitter, the presenter spoke out about the “heartbreaking news” in view of his 4.5 million followers.The Twitter user commented: “It’s with great sadness that John from Dearnlea Nursing Home has sadly passed away after testing positive for Covid-19.“Please join our village in playing the song he sang on This Morning Penny Arcade at 7pm on Saturday.”She added: “Part 2.
His family wanted to say thank you for making his dreams come true to sing on TV.“Please RT to try and get Phill or Holly to see this.Thanks xxxx.”Phillip responded to the news, telling the Twitter user he will pay.