GOGGLEBOX stars were overcome with emotion in tonight’s heartbreaking Stand Up To Cancer special as Stanley Tucci’s wife reflects on his own cancer battle.
The actor is joined on the sofa by wife Felicity Blunt as the celebrity cast watch devastating stories of families affected by the disease.
In one particularly poignant moment, Felicity tells Stanley: “It’s so weird, because obviously we went thought that whole diagnosis with you.”
The couple’s emotional exchange comes as viewers hear the story of Callum, who was just 15 when he was diagnosed with a .
Another film follows Shona, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer, and her husband Will, who was also diagnosed with .
Prime Minister is among those deeply affected by the stories as he joins Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram for the charity special.
Reacting to the families’ ordeals, the PM admits: “I just couldn’t imagine” and “it’s devastating for that family”.
He continues: “The only thing that does give some hope is there is so much , and some of the main cancers of years ago, there’s been such big progress on them. But it’s utter devastation isn’t it, if you’re that couple I don’t know how you cope with that.”
Young actor Lenny Rush is also visibly moved by the stories, telling his sofa companion Paul Whitehouse: “What a brave family – all of them”.
Paul adds: “She’s extraordinary, to have that positive outlook”.
Stanley previously revealed he was and underwent gruelling treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation.
The actor has since spoken openly about the terrifying experience, making the emotional scenes alongside Felicity particularly poignant.
The special also features comedian and pop favourites the Sugababes, who join the celebrity line-up to support the fight against cancer.
The episode is part of campaign, which raises money to fund potentially life-saving cancer research. for Stand Up To Cancer airs tonight at 9.05pm on Channel 4.
