This Morning star Gyles Brandreth became upset after a picture of his late father was shown mid-show.

The 77-year-old appears regularly on This Morning to discuss the latest headlines and news stories with the presenters. Viewers may also recognise him for his stint on Celebrity Gogglebox.

During Friday’s instalment of This Morning, presenters Emma Willis and Craig Doyle took part in remembering those impacted by VJ Day.

Gyles was joined by Rachel Johnson as they marked the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan.

After various clips were show, Gyles exclaimed: “To see the veterans who were actually alive, taking part in what was for many people called the forgotten war. The people in Burma thought they were the forgotten army,”

His father, Charles, was part of the Allied Controlled Commission when he was sent to Germany after the Second World War. Thus, Gyles was born in West Germany before returning to the UK.

He then added: “Whenever we talk about the war, I think about my own parents. My father was in the army for 6 years during the Second World War in intelligence but he rarely talked about.”

Gyles Brandreth
He was comforted by co-stars as he cried(Image: ITV)

As a picture of his late father showed on screen, Gyles broke down in tears as he was overcome with emotion.

“There he is, bless him. Oh that’s rather touching”, Gyles expressed through his upset.

Struggling to speak, he added: “They’re good people, really good people. Interestingly, they very rarely talked about it. They just got on with it.”

Craig said: “It’s very poignant. So many people will be feeling like you right now Gyles – sad and very proud.”

Emma offered him a tissue before Gyles reassured everyone that he was fine.