Andi Peters breaks down in tears as he is reunited with his Live & Kicking co-host Emma Forbes during his first day presenting Lorraine
Andi Peters became overcome with emotion when he had a surprise reunion with his former Live & Kicking co-host Emma Forbes on Monday’s episode of Lorraine.
The TV presenter, 50, is hosting the ITV chat show for two weeks and teared up when Emma appeared via link from her home in New York to wish him well.
The pair presented the children’s show together from 1993 to 1996, with Emma, 55, admitting: ‘I can honestly tell you, they were the best days of my life, and I say that without a doubt.’
Reunited: Andi Peters, 50, became overcome with emotion when he had a surprise reunion with his former Live & Kicking co-host Emma Forbes, 55, on Monday’s episode of Lorraine
Andi was clearly shocked by his friend’s appearance, saying: ‘Oh Emma, this is amazing!’ before he stared to tear up while speaking in studio to Ria Hebden.
Emma added: ‘He [Andi] is my rock, he’s been my friend through everything, we went through so many fun times together, through things like New Kids on the Block – who can remember the interview with the band who never spoke?’
The pair took a trip down memory lane as Emma fondly remembered their days on the show.
She said: ‘He’s much more adventurous than me and we had to do things like open a ride at Thorpe Park and film and I couldn’t open my eyes for the entire ride, so Andi held my hand as I screamed solidly through the VT. It was a ball from start to finish. It was just the best.
Shocked: Andi is hosting the ITV chat show for two weeks and teared up when Emma appeared via link from her home in New York to wish him well
‘We had incredible people on [the show] – Cher on for the entire morning, on her own, no entourage, just us three.’
Andi was then presented with a gift from Emma – a slice of madeira cake, which she used to treat Andi to on a Saturday morning before filming.
Emma also assured viewers they are in for a treat with Andi, saying: ‘They’re [the viewers] going to have the best two weeks ever, you are television gold.’
Viewers took to social media to react to the moment as they fondly remembered Emma and Andi’s days on Live & Kicking.
Back in the day: The pair presented the children’s show together from 1993 to 1996, with Emma, 55, admitting: ‘I can honestly tell you, they were the best days of my life
Emotional: Andi was clearly shocked by his friend’s appearance, saying: ‘Oh Emma, this is amazing!’ before he stared to tear up
One fan wrote: ‘Loving @AndiPeters on #Lorraine. He and Emma were fab on Live and Kicking. Would love to see them presenting together again.’
Another said: ‘@AndiPieters it’s great to see you on Lorraine this morning and what a lovely surprise with Emma Forbes joining. I will be watching every morning so enjoy the next two weeks.’
Another added: ‘Loving @AndiPeters sitting in for @Lorraine wish he had his own show. Such a genuine nice bloke. Was so sweet how emosh he got when Emma Forbes came on.’
Hosts: The pair took a trip down memory lane as Emma fondly remembered their days on the show (pictured with John Barrowman)
Reaction: Viewers took to social media to react to the moment as they fondly remembered Emma and Andi’s days on Live & Kicking
Meanwhile, Andi’s puppet pal, Edd the Duck also made an appearance and joked why Eamonn Holmes wasn’t in the seat instead.
Andi was also surprised with a video message from John Barrowman who also worked on Live & Kicking.
John said: ‘You still look 25 while the rest of us are getting older. Lorraine is going to turn you grey, you’re going to have to work my friend. I want you to be fabulous!’
One fan wrote: ‘Loving @AndiPeters on #Lorraine. He and Emma were fab on Live and Kicking. Would love to see them presenting together again’