Alex Jones was left fighting back tears during a performance on Children in Need on Friday. The One Show presenter joined Mel Giedroyc, Rylan, Sara Cox and Tyler West to host the show, as they welcomed a series of guests and A-list stars to the stage.
Among those performances was Zoe, who was born with Down syndrome and required surgery after doctors discovered she had holes in her heart. She took to the stage to perform High School Musical's We're All In This Together, with viewers full of praise for her efforts.
Viewers praise Zoe's bravery
Viewers were in tears, hailing the young star a 'legend'. One person said: "Zoe you absolute legend!" Another wrote: "Zoe's story broke me I can't I'm too emotional." Someone else shared crying emojis, writing: "Zoe Absolutely amazing."
Yet another echoed: "She was fantastic!" While another added: "Fair play to the girl doing High School Musical that takes some bravery and confidence!"
Host's emotional response
Following her remarkable performance, Zoe was overcome with emotion, prompting host Alex to tell her: "Sweetheart, you have accomplished something unbelievable. Me and mum, you broke us! You broke us, we were gone because we felt so proud of what you've achieved."
Alex appeared visibly emotional as Zoe's mother broke down in tears, with Alex admitting: "I can't look at you."
Children in Need returns to screens
The BBC had earlier teased: "Expect a stellar line-up of famous faces, dazzling performances, exclusive sketches, surprise appearances and a heartwarming return from the much-loved Children in Need Choir."
Prior to this year's Children in Need broadcast, The One Show presenter Alex said: "It means the absolute world to be part of the team for the big night of Children in Need, I have watched it avidly since I was a little girl and Sir Terry Wogan was at the helm. It was always one of the big highlights of the year. And more recently for me, The One Show has always been very much at the heart of Children in Need, as we will be again this year with our Challenge Squad, so it feels amazing to be there with Pudsey on his big night."
Children in Need is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
