BBC viewers were left emotional during Saturday's episode of Michael McIntyre's Big Show when a surprise guest took to the stage. Country singer LeAnn Rimes performed her hit song 'How Do I Live' alongside Sarah, a mother-of-two from Yorkshire who loves to sing.
Sarah's life changed dramatically in 2012 when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent emergency surgery. Despite her recovery, she continues to suffer from seizures and had to relearn how to speak. During the episode, she believed she was attending a Country Western bar but was instead brought on stage, where her duet with LeAnn Rimes received a standing ovation.
Social media users shared their reactions, with many admitting to tears. One wrote on X: 'Cannot lie, that duet with Sarah and @leannrimes brought a tear to my eye... some performance!' Another said: 'Anybody else watching #MichaelMcIntyresBigShow and blubbing uncontrollably at the Unexpected Star.'
However, some viewers criticised the 'Send To All' segment, where host Michael McIntyre sends a strange message to a celebrity guest's contacts via WhatsApp. In this episode, comedian Joe Lycett was the target. One viewer tweeted: 'This send to all stuff is so obviously set up,' while another agreed: 'This Send To All is so staged.'
