ITV This Morning's Cat Deeley breaks down in tears live on air as Ben Shephard comforts her

This Morning's Cat Deeley was visibly moved to tears during Tuesday's show after a clip featuring the late rugby legend Rob Burrow was aired. The 47-year-old presenter, who co-hosts the ITV daytime programme with Ben Shephard, was unable to hold back her emotions following the broadcast of a segment from the posthumous BBC documentary 'There's Only One Rob Burrow', which was shown on Monday, June 3.

Rob, who bravely battled Motor Neurone Disease since his diagnosis in 2019, had left a heartfelt final message for his fans before his passing on Sunday, June 2 at the age of 41. His words urged people to "be brave", "live in the moment" and continue "to dare to dream".

After the documentary played Rob's touching sign-off: "Rob Burrow, over and out," the scene returned to the studio where a sombre Ben took a moment before commenting: "Gosh, such a powerful message and a wonderful smile. Rob leaves behind his wife and children, as well as his parents."

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"He recorded that for the documentary about his life - There's Only One Rob Burrow - which you can watch on iPlayer, and it's certainly worth your time.", reports OK!.

Cat struggled to compose herself and found it difficult to speak, prompting Ben to reach out with a comforting gesture and ask gently: "Are you okay?"

With a nervous laugh, she replied: "No, I told you I watched it this morning."

Her voice trembled as she attempted to continue, saying: "Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things you will ever go through, which is why Dierdre is here to help you manage your grief today."

This Morning is set to host a bereavement segment at 11.15am on Tuesday, June 4, with a clip about Rob leading into the section.

Rob's moving speech was aired as part of a BBC tribute to the rugby legend who tragically passed away on Sunday. In his final days, Rob humbly referred to himself as "just a lad from Yorkshire who got to live out his dream", but for many, he was an inspirational figure far beyond the rugby pitch due to his tireless work for MND charities.

He also urged scientists to continue their search for a cure for the devastating disease. Despite battling MND, Rob continued to communicate and share his thoughts using an eye-gaze machine, which allowed him to speak by selecting words on a screen that were then voiced by a computer.

In his touching last words featured in the BBC documentary, Rob expressed his hope for a future without MND: "I hope one day we find a cure and live in a world free of MND. By the time that you watch this I will no longer be here. I am just a lad from Yorkshire who got to live out his dream of playing Rugby League."

He also shared his personal reflections on the impact of his diagnosis, particularly as a father: "As a father of three young children I would never want any family to have to go through what my family have since my diagnosis. I hope I have left a mark on the disease.

"I hope it shows to live in the moment. I hope you find inspiration from the whole story. My final message to you is whatever your personal battle be brave and face it. Every single day is precious.

"Don't waste a moment. In a world full of adversity we must still dare to dream. Rob Burrow, over and out."