Carol Vorderman moved to tears on This Morning by Pride of Britain winner's story

Carol Vorderman couldn't hold back her emotions as she welled up discussing a Pride of Britain winner's story.

The celebrated host of the Pride of Britain awards was on the set with awardee Florrie to talk about the prestigious event, which took place earlier in the week and is set to be broadcast this Thursday on ITV.

Florrie Bark received a heartwarming surprise from Little Mix's Perrie Edwards, who announced that she had been chosen for this year's Child of Courage award at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB.

To mark her achievement, Carol appeared alongside Florrie on This Morning. During the conversation, when presenter Cat Deeley mentioned Carol's long-standing involvement with the show, Carol opened up about how the programme still resonates deeply with her, visibly moved to tears as she confessed, "I'm having a moment".

Florrie has shown remarkable resilience, having fought acute myeloid leukaemia since she was very young and now awaiting a lung transplant. Her unwavering optimism and ability to inspire others through her experiences have made her an embodiment of courage.

Overwhelmed with joy at her recognition, Florrie expressed her elation to The Mirror post-award: "It feels so strange, and I feel so happy and excited to win a Pride of Britain award. When Perrie started talking to me I was so shocked, and I was like, 'What is going on? ' I didn't know what to do. I was so happy," she said.

Florrie, who also writes her own music, added: "I've always wanted to meet the singer and I love her music. I write my own songs and I want one day to be like Perrie. I love her."

Perrie has lavished praise on young Florrie, calling her her new best friend. She gushed: "She is so cute and adorable. We are new best friends. For a little girl going through so much, her outlook on life is just so fun and fab. I just think she is great. I absolutely love her. She is so deserving of a Pride of Britain Award, the way she sees life she is just 10 out of 10."

Carol Vorderman, meanwhile, admitted that she struggles to hold back tears when faced with the emotional stories at the awards but insists the focus should remain on the winners, not the hosts. "In the early days, that was quite difficult. But I always took the view, and I still do, that if the hosts get too emotional, it becomes about the hosts - and it shouldn't be.

"You should be there to guide the winners and help them have the best night. There are many ways you can host something like this. You can be the huggy person - that's my natural state, to be the hugger - but I prefer to be more like a conduit."

Carol also noted the importance of maintaining a certain formality during the event due to its emotional nature. "I'm slightly more formal than in normal life because we're talking about very emotional things. You have to remember, these award winners have gone through trauma - then they're standing up in front of a room full of famous faces. So, we're there to give them confidence and ease their nerves."