POP legend Chesney Hawkes broke down in tears live on Good Morning Britain today as he reminisced over his late best mate.
The One And Only hitmaker, 53, had tears in his eyes and dabbed his face as he recalled the life of Vic Irvine who was laid to rest last week.
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Chesney Hawkes broke down in tears live on GMB as he opened up on the death of his best mateCredit: ITV
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He told how it had been his childhood pal Vic Irvine’s funeral just last weekCredit: ITV
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He then revealed the sweet nickname for his mateCredit: ITV
Vic was Chesney’s childhood pal and diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021.
During Chesney’s chat with Good Morning Britain anchors Susanna Reid and Ed Balls on Thursday’s episode, his new sombre-sounding track played out in the background.
When Susanna suggested it was centred on “loss” he choked up and told her of his mourning.
As the conversation took a sad turn, Susanna, 54, encouraged the I’m A Man Not A Boy hitmaker to open up about his friendship with Vic as she praised him for addressing his emotions.
Back in 2023, he gave his tickets for West Ham’s European final to Vic – before the club presented him with some of his own to join him.
Reminiscing on the moment on today’s ITV daytime show as a video of them in the crowd played out, he told the hosts: “Thats Vic on the left.
“You can see how happy we were. Obviously we won.
“Oh bless him.”
As he became overwhelmed with emotion and took a pause, Susanna said: “Oh it’s so hard.
“I am so sorry Chesney.”
He continued: “It’s odd that I’m talking about a song about loss right now at this particular moment in time but you know,” before wiping his eyes.
“But he loved the song, he did, he loved it.
“He told me it was the way he was going to keep a connection with his loved ones.
“That’s what it’s about basically.”
Good Morning Britain presenters
Current presenters:
Susanna Reid (presenters Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays) – 2014 to present
Kate Garraway (presenters alternate Thursdays and Fridays) – 2014 to present
Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) – 2021 to present
Richard Madeley (presents Monday to Thursday) – 2022 to present
Ed Balls (presents on a rotating basis) – 2022 to present
Adil Ray (presents on Fridays) – 2024 to present
Robert Rinder (presents on a rotating basis) – 2024 to present
Charlotte Hawkins (stand in and holiday cover presenter) 2014 to present
Former presenters:
Ben Shephard (Thursdays and Fridays) – 2014 to 2024
Sean Fletcher (Monday–Friday) – 2014
John Stapleton (Wednesday) – 2014
Piers Morgan (Monday to Wednesday) – 2015 to 2021
Lorraine Kelly (Monday to Friday) – 2022
Later in the chat, Chesney revealed the pair’s sweet nicknames for each other.
He said: “We used to call each other TC – trusty companions.
“We had such an unbreakable bond.”
One fan was quick to gush on X: “What a lovely man Chesney Hawkes is.”
Another put: “Chesney is 53 he still has a boyish looks.”
STRONG BOND
Back in December, Vic told how Chesney’s new music was keeping him going amid his stage 4 cancer battle.
It came after the hitmaker released the track Live Forever in tribute to him.
Talking to BBC Radio Solent Dorset Breakfast show host Steve Harris, Vic said: “We go back to before he was famous. It’s been a ride, it really has.
“We’ve had some good times, some not so good, but it’s been brilliant.”
Talking of the impact of the track, he said: “Ches doing this, that’s the things that keep me going.
“It’s an outrageous life I lead, to be totally honest with you.”
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Chesney said ‘bless him’ as he recalled the life of Vic, far leftCredit: ITV
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He struggled to speak as he was overcome with emotionCredit: ITV
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The hitmaker addressed the irony of his song about loss – and how much his mate loved itCredit: ITV
