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Good Morning Britain was back and during today’s show, Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid spoke to Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old veteran who served in World War Two and was aiming to walk the length of his garden 100 times before his 100th birthday on April 30.
During the interview, he revealed how much money was raised so far – £391,000, 78 percent of his target.
Moved by his mission, Piers decided to increase the jackpot by a whopping £10,000.
He said: “I think this is absolutely brilliant, Captain Tom Moore, what a pleasure it is to talk to you, an honour, thank you for serving your country.
“I am so glad we were able to through the brilliant NHS to serve you back and keep you going and I know, you’re now doing this walk for the NHS, good luck,” the presenter added.
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“I want to get you over the line today! I want to get you over the line, here’s what I’m going to do Tom, I’m going to put £10,000 of my own money into your fundraising today, and I hope that encourages everyone watching at home to do the same, to be as generous as they can, little or small, big or large, whatever they can do – let’s get you over the half a million!”
“Thank you!” Captain Tom replied. “It’s been lovely to speak to you and Susanna.”
“So you know what? It’s our pleasure to talk to all of you this morning and we’re so grateful for your service and what you’re doing,” Susanna replied.
“And we just love seeing you, two inspirational 99-year-olds, just brilliant! Doing their bit, thank you both.”
Speaking about the donations, Captain Tom said: “I feel it’s absolutely fabulous people have been so kind to give so much money to the National Health Service, because if you’ve ever been in hospital, you’ll know all the trained staff are bright-eyed and bushy tails to answer their duties.
“They must be a little apprehensive because they don’t know what’s going to happen but they’re in for a pretty tough day.
“But by gosh, they’re brave,” he added.
Captain Tom was also asked about his advice on how the nation should get through the coronavirus pandemic.
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“I think you have to do what we did in the war – carry on.” He explained.
“Whoever was going on, we were going to win. This is the same with this – we’re going to win in the end, there’s no doubt we’re on the winning side.”
Those watching at home were impressed by Piers’ generosity and took to Twitter to discuss this and the interview itself.
One said: “Captain Tom Moore. God bless you, you absolute hero. #GMB @piersmorgan.”
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“Carrie and Captain Moore. Legends #gmb,” another added.
Someone else wrote: “Nice one @piersmorgan £10k WOW. #goodmorningbritain #GMB.”
A tweet read: “That is a superb gesture from @piersmorgan #GMB.”
“@piersmorgan Thank you Piers Morgan! You are a true gent. There are no other words to say! From a proud and exhausted NHS worker #GMB,” someone else commented.
Good Morning Britain airs weekday mornings at 6am on ITV.
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