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Jessica Sansome & Joel Leaver

Martin Lewis gets emotional as GMB gives update on singing young girl from Ukraine

Martin Lewis appeared somewhat emotional on Good Morning Britain, with him having been "moved" by a young girl who had been filmed singing in a bunker in Ukraine.

The presenter, 49, fronted the ITV show this morning alongside Susanna Reid, 51, with them having discussed the ongoing conflict in eastern Europe during the episode.

This included mentioning youngster Amelia, seven, who went viral earlier this month when a clip of her singing Let It Go from Frozen while seeking refuge in a shelter was shared on social media.

She is said to have since found safety in neighbouring Poland with her family, amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia - which began last month.

A young girl, known as Amelia, went viral this morning after she was filmed singing Let It Go in an underground bunker in Kyiv (PA)
Martin Lewis said he had been 'moved' by the clip during Good Morning Britain today (Getty Images)

Susanna updated viewers on Amelia and revealed that she recently performed her homeland's national anthem at a charity concert in Łódź to support her native Ukraine.

The segment led into a discussion about car dealer Marcus Costello who is spending thousands to help house refugees in Poland, as reported by the Manchester Evening News.

During his introduction, Martin admitted that he was distracted, with him stating: "The real hero has paid for hotel accommodation... I'm sorry, I was so lost by the little girl.

Amelia is said to have since performed at a charity concert in Poland (ITV)

He said that he remembers going through a period where his daughter Sapphire, now nine, used to sing Let It Go. He however added: "She wasn't doing it in a bunker [though]."

Martin continued: "I was quite moved there. I just got distracted for a moment." Susanna said that such scenes "throw you," to which her co-host agreed, saying: "It does."

Susanna praised the "bravery" of the youngster and shared her amazement that Amelia was able to perform "after everything she's been through" amid the ongoing invasion.

Martin felt similarly and further commented about the young girl's performance: "Just quite stunning and you're right, a shining light, a true star in the real sense of the word."

Amelia's initial performance went viral after she was filmed singing Let It Go whilst in a shelter in Kyiv - where she was lifting the spirits of her Ukrainians with her singing.

Since relocating to Poland, she took to the stage of Atlas Arena in the county on Sunday night to perform Ukraine's national anthem in front of thousands of people.

Martin spoke about the performance with co-host Susanna Reid (ITV)

Susanna said: "Last night, little Amelia, who is now in safety in Poland, sang the Ukrainian national anthem as she opened a major charity concert for her country."

She described it as being "a little bit of light and hope" within a "sea of darkness" as the invasion of Ukraine continues - almost a month after Russian forces entered the country.

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