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Ross King overcome with emotion as he receives MBE

He struggled to compose himself

Good Morning Britain and Lorraine showbiz correspondent Ross King is being awarded an MBE!

The Scottish TV star welled up as he spoke live on Lorraine about receiving the honour from The Queen.

Appearing on the show via video link from outside Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Ross opened up about the special day.

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Ross is receiving an MBE from The Queen (Credit: ITV)

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He told host Lorraine Kelly: “It’s really surreal. You know exactly what it is like.

“It’s just so many different emotions….I choke up really easily.”

Ross struggled to contain his emotions as he started to tear up.

Lorraine took over and shared how she felt after receiving an OBE in 2012.

She said: “I’m not surprised, love. I cried the whole way through because it’s an incredible honour.”

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Ross was overcome with emotion before receiving the honour (Credit: Instagram)

Lorraine then surprised Ross by sharing a montage of clips of heartfelt messages from his good friends.

Take That singer Gary Barlow said: “I can count on one hand my friends and you’re definitely one of them.

“I love spending time with you and I am delighted you got this award. There is no one more deserving.”

Legendary actress Joan Collins also had a message for Ross.

She said: “As a DBE, which is what I am, congratulations on your MBE.”

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden added: “You do so much charity work, you deserve it. Congratulations!”

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Gary sent a message to Ross to congratulate him (Credit: ITV)

As the show returned to Lorraine and Ross, the host had a question for Ross.

She said: “Who is Derek King and why is Derek being honoured? I’m confused.”

Ross replied that his real name is Derek, and that it was used by his parents when he “had done something wrong”.

He added: “I’m thinking so much about mum and dad today because this is for them,” as he started welling up.

His wife, Brianna Deutsch, then joined him and gushed: “I have mascara running, that was so sweet.”

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Ross was also joined by his wife (Credit: ITV)

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The star is best known as the LA correspondent for Lorraine and Good Morning Britain.

He’s being awarded the MBE for Broadcasting The Arts and Charity.

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)