Saturday Night Takeaway fans in tears as viewer receives a gift from his late wife

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10 Mar 2024, 11:03

Saturday Night Takeaway had viewers in floods of tears when a man received a gift from his late wife during the show. 

Every week, the ITV gameshow, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, features a segment called The Happiest Minute of the Week, where members of the live studio audience and lucky viewers from home get the chance to win huge prizes.

During Saturday’s show (9th March), the winner of Happiest Minute of the Week was Jordan Lark, who was watching from his home in Dunfermline, Scotland, with his two young children. 

Dec told Jordan he was live on TV and that he would be the winner of an incredible prize this week. The surprise came, however, when Dec explained that Jordan’s wife had nominated him for the prize before she died. 

The host said: “Hi Jordan! You’re live on Saturday Night Takeaway. Now, Jordan, we know you recently lost your wife, Sade, very suddenly, leaving you as a mum and dad to your lovely kids, Kai and Amber Rose. 

“Now, Saturday Night Takeaway was Sade’s favourite show, and before she passed away, she nominated you to be part of it so everyone could see what an amazing dad you are. Jordan, it’s a privilege to honour Sade’s wish and to give you and your family a Takeaway Getaway!”

Dec was fighting to hold back tears, and his voice cracked as he said: “The Happiest Minute of the Week is over. There you go, everybody. See you soon!”

Viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on this week’s heartbreaking nomination, with one person writing: “Jesus Christ, the happiest minute of the week needs a new name. I’m in bits 😫😭😭 #SaturdayNightTakeaway.”

Another said: “How emotional was that happiest minute of the week in #SaturdayNightTakeaway ❤️❤️❤️ his wife nominating him before she passed away and Dec trying to say it”.

A third commented: “Last happiest minute of the week nomination for me in floods of tears and Dec’s voice cracking made it worse, what a nomination to make #SaturdayNightTakeaway”.

While a fourth wrote: “The thing I'll miss the most about #SaturdayNightTakeaway when it ends is "The Happiest Minute Of The Week" Real genuine people getting the recognition they deserve👏🏼👏🏼 ❤️💔😭”.

Saturday Night Takeaway airs Saturdays at 7pm on ITV and ITVX.