BBC viewers couldn’t hold back their tears as they watched surprise guest Alfie perform on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on Saturday evening.
The comedian and presenter, 47, explained to fans that Alfie, 24, is often seen as a busker but it’s not always easy for him after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age.
During the episode, Alfie had no idea he was appearing on stage with Michael for his show, as he thought he was testing a football match center with a friend.
After meeting his idol Frank Lampard and letting loose where he really was, Michael explained that he would get the chance to sing in front of 2,000 people.
At the end of the show, Alfie performed his own rendition of Born Free, which received a standing ovation from the audience.
BBC viewers couldn’t hold back their tears as they watched surprise guest Alfie perform on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on Saturday night
The comedian and presenter, 47, explained to fans that Alfie, 24, is often seen as a busker but it’s not always easy for him after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age.
Fans were quick to take to X – formerly known as Twitter – to say they were moved to tears during Alfie’s incredible performance.
One said: ‘Oh my god, I’m getting all excited… Alfie, the unexpected star of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, has absolutely broken my heart with his beautiful, life-affirming attitude. We could all be more Alfie!’
Another wrote: ‘Michael McIntyre Unexpected star of the show. So funny but not a dry eye in the house.’
A third wrote: ‘I was actually about to cry at the man in Michael McIntyre’s big show with Lampard.’
‘You don’t normally watch Michael McIntyre, but that boy who sings Alfie has brought a tear to his eye! What a star,” said another.
Alfie called the opportunity a dream come true and explained that he wants to be able to inspire people like him.
He commented: ‘I just want everyone in my position to hopefully be inspired if I can do that with one person then I’ve done my bit to help.
‘Singing means everything to me. There were limitations due to my cerebral palsy, but singing has given me the feeling that I can do anything.’
During the episode, Alfie had no idea he was appearing on stage with Michael as he thought he was testing a football match centre. After meeting his idol Frank Lampard, Michael revealed where he really was
At the end of the show, Alfie performed his own rendition of Born Free, which received a standing ovation from the audience
Fans were quick to take to X – formerly known as Twitter – to say they were brought to tears during Alfie’s incredible performance
Earlier in the show, TV star Bradley Walsh appeared in a segment where Michael woke him up in the middle of the night for his The Midnight Gameshow.
On why he likes to sing, Alfie added: ‘I just love to entertain people and I love to see the joy on people’s faces when I sing.
‘I think for me you can make a very big change if we bring positive energy into the world. I think we should all be here for this tonight.”
Earlier in the show, TV star Bradley Walsh appeared in a segment where Michael woke him up in the middle of the night for his The Midnight Gameshow.
During the segment which saw Michael burst into The Chase presenter’s, 63, hotel room at 1am, he asked him a series of questions previously covered on his ITV quiz show.