Alex Jones's new BBC show Reunion Hotel often tugs on the heartstrings and Alex herself was brought to tears when she met Sam and Nova and heard their story. Sam, who is a mother of four, wanted to meet the care home workers who fundraised to raise money for Nova to have a life-changing medical suit.
Nova has a rare condition, which is so rare it doesn't have a name, and means part of her DNA and chromosomes are missing and she has a hole in her heart, lung problems and limited eyesight and ears. Sam was told that Nova would never be able to walk or talk. You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.
With the money raised by Ann and her staff at the local care home, the family were able to buy Nova a special suit meaning she can now walk with aid. Speaking to Sam about why she wanted to reunite with Ann and say thank you, Alex became emotional.
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Alex said to Sam: "Your gratitude is enormous for what they've done. How difficult will it be for you to put that into words?" The Welsh presenter became emotional as Sam said: "I don't feel like I've got words to say. I feel like I owe them my life for what they've done for Nova."
Through her emotion Alex told Sam she was doing an "amazing" job, she said: "Honestly, you are so together, I don't know if I'd be the same. I think you are incredible." Returning to her colleagues at the hotel Alex asked for a tissue and said: "This little girl is so lucky to have her as her mum. They are an amazing family. I'm rubbish when it comes to children."
Sam's reunion with Ann and the rest of the fundraisers went very well with Nova able to walk into the room holding Sam's hand and show everyone just how far she had come. Reunion Hotel airs on Thursday, May 4 at 8pm on BBC One in Wales and on BBC Two elsewhere.
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