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Jessica Sansome

ITV This Morning viewers 'screaming' as Vanessa Feltz is serenaded live on show

Vanessa Feltz ended up in tears as she was surprised for her birthday on This Morning.

The broadcaster is celebrating her 60th birthday today (Monday) and the ITV show wanted to pull out all the stops as she appeared in the studio.

Vanessa was sat in the studio at the start of the show surrounded by balloons and was showered with confetti as hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby revealed it was a special day.

The radio and TV star had to wait until nearly lunchtime for her segment which saw viewers calling in to share their achievements as Phillip marked 40 years in broadcasting.

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But before moving on with the rest of the show, Vanessa received a call from a man named 'Daniel' who said he was Vanessa's biggest fan.

"I'm such a massive fan, I can't believe I'm on the phone," the voice said before adding: "I just can't believe you're allowing me to wish her a happy birthday. Happy birthday Vanessa."

The birthday girl looked slightly confused while smiling and telling the caller thank you.

Holly then explained it was his 'dream' to meet Vanessa and that they could 'make it happen'.

Vanessa looked slightly concerned as she looked around the This Morning studio and music began to play out.

Vanessa was confused as she was juped by a fake caller (ITV)

Her fiancé then emerged from the wings of the studio with a huge bouquet of flowers in one hand and a microphone in the other.

Phats & Small singer Ben Ofoedu then serenaded his other half leaving Vanessa open-mouthed.

Holly and Phil laughed at Vanessa's reaction before Holly got into the mood and swayed along to Ben's rendition of the song All My Life.

Vanessa then began to cry and put her head in her hands over the surprise.

Vanessa was stunned (ITV)

As Ben planted a kiss on Vanessa's head and gave her a hug, the hosts and rest of the studio applauded.

Holly then joked the pair should "get a room" before the singer said he will treat Vanessa to new birthday jewellery in Hatton Garden, leaving her speechless.

And This Morning's viewers were a bit shocked too.

@DavidMackayy tweeted: "I’m f*****g screaming #thismorning," before adding: "That was the cringest thing I’ve ever seen on TV. Wow. #thismorning."

"WHAT IS GOING ON?!?!?! #ThisMorning," @MxEmxly said.

@djjamesball shared: "Ben, what’s wrong with you? No need for this cringe fest, you should have turned around pal #ifyouknowyouknow #thismorning."

Ben serenaded his fiancé (ITV)

"New heights of cringe reached!!! #Thismorning," @demelcy added.

Others, however, said they 'loved it'.

@KathyB05775264 tweeted: "Loved this. Happy 60th Vanessa. You look wonderful and enjoy."

"The romance is real. Beautiful," @samkiersigns commented.

@julesreed wrote: "Sat crying my eyes out, so lovely Happy Birthday Vanessa."

"Bestest thing I've EVER seen on #ThisMorning is @BigBenOfoedu surprising the wonderful @VanessaOnAir by serenading her with a big bunch of flowers on her birthday. Incredible.....I bloody LOVE these two! Happy birthday, Lady V!" @KarisBarfield commented.

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