Cat Deeley was left ‘in pieces’ while Ben Shephard ‘almost burst into tears’ on Wednesday’s instalment of This Morning as a guest revealed her ‘extraordinary’ double hand transplant after a life-changing donation.
Deborah Gosling and Corinne Hutton appeared on the ITV show to talk about their very unique story.
When Deborah’s sister Julie Wild suddenly died after a brain hemorrhage, Deborah decided to donate her sister’s hands to Corrine, after she lost her limbs to sepsis in 2013.
During the emotional interview, Cat admitted that she was ‘in pieces’ when she heard about their story.
And Ben also became very emotional.
He said: ‘Just had a little moment there as you looked at me, I thought I’d burst into tears.
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Cat Deeley was ‘in pieces’ as This Morning guest reveals ‘extraordinary’ double hand transplant after life-changing donation
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Deborah Gosling and Corinne Hutton appeared on the ITV show to talk about their very unique story
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Ben Shephard ‘almost bursts into tears’ as he spoke to the pair about their incredible story on the ITV show on Wednesday
‘I’ve done a lot of work with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and they talk a lot about organ donation.
‘I’ve got friends that have had loved ones donate, because of course that’s something that’s attacked by CF.
‘And I know the difference organ donation can make to people’s lives, it truly transforms people’s lives.
‘But limb donation for Corinne, and I’ve met Corinne before when she won a Pride of Sport Award many years ago.
‘For her to be able to use her hands when she had none, and for Deborah to hold her sister’s hands, who’s no longer with us, it’s just the most extraordinary thing.’
Many rushed to share how touched they had been listening to their story.
One said: ‘This is so sad but what a kind family and to change someone else’s life like that x.’
Another added: ‘Heartfelt and heartwarming. Rest in peace beautiful lady.’
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During the interview the presenters were left feeling very emotional when the pair held hands in the studio
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Deborah’s sister Julie Wild suddenly died after a brain hemorrhage, Deborah decided to donate her sister’s hands to Corrine, after she lost her limbs to sepsis in 2013
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‘Beautiful story and a lifelong friendship made by the looks of it. Great reporting,’ a third chimed in.
A fourth tweeted: #ThisMorning WOW… What an incredible story. I had no idea this was even possible! Amazing.’
A fifth chimed in: ‘Wow I didn’t expect that level of movement she has in her donated hands, that’s pretty brilliant! She’s even got fine detailed movements in her fingers and sensation, well done to the team behind the surgery.’
During the chat, Ben asked if the pair had managed to hold hands, and they decided to live on air.
Corinne asked Deborah: ‘Do you recognise them?’
Deborah replied: ‘Of course. They’re still Julie’s hands…’
Cat asked: ‘Does it remind you?’
‘It does, they’re Julie’s hands,’ she replied.
‘Even though last time you said I knew instantly they were my hands, they’re still Julie’s as well.
‘So they’re still Julie’s hands to me. It’s amazing.
‘They couldn’t have gone to anybody better.’
