This Morning viewers were gobsmacked as Bary Manilow made an appearance on today's show. The singer appeared via video link during the latest episode of the ITV daytime show on Tuesday (May 24).
He chatted to Alison Hammond live on the programme who was holding the fort in the studio while Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield dashed back from presenting an hour of show from Buckingham Palace. The hosting duo headed to the London landmark ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations next week.
As they made their way back across the city to join Alison in the studio for the last part of the show, Alison met three-year-old Isla, dubbed Britain’s youngest royalist, after delighting care home residents by visiting them dressed up as the Queen before speaking to Barry.
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After introducing him on to the show, Barry said: "Good morning Alison. Good to meet you and good to see you," before the host continued: “It’s so good to see you. I think the last time we met was in Vegas all those years ago. You sung to me with the piano, it was absolutely amazing. It’s so good to see you."
But before getting stuck into a chat about her career or current projects, the 47-year-old, who usually presents This Morning on a Friday with Dermot O'Leary, she couldn't help but mention Barry's ageless appearance. "I’ve got to say, firstly, you look incredible," she told the Copacabana singer.
Alison then asked: "What is the secret? You are not telling what the secret is." Brushing off Alison's compliment, Barry replied with a laugh: "It's luck, it’s just blind luck." He then added: "I’m really very old, please let’s not talk about it. It’s really depressing."
The presenter then giggled: and replied: "You look gorgeous honestly!" And she wasn't the only one fascinated by his appearance as This Morning viewers made their comments on social media.
@lofty2467 said: "#ThisMorning for a man of his age, not a wrinkle in sight!! It’s astonishing." @chrissycrumpett tweeted: "Can't believe @AlisonHammond managed to keep a straight face while she asked Barry Mannilow how he kept looking so young!! #ThisMorning."
@HEGATTY68 commented: "He’s unrecognisable #ThisMorning," while @GeorgiaBowring shared: "#ThisMorning Barry Manilow looking as amazing as ever." @BeddoesJill argued: "You look fabulous Barry. C'mon tell us what's the secret. Oh Alison please. Could you be any more sycophantic #ThisMorning."
