This Morning hosts issue emotional tribute live on-air to guest feared dead in Air India crash
This Morning presenters Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond paid tribute to a former guest just minutes into the show
This Morning presenters paid a heartfelt tribute at the start of the programme to a former guest, who is presumed to have died in the Air India disaster.
The harrowing footage displayed the aircraft plummeting shortly after departure in the residential area of Meghani Nagar at 1.38pm local time.
Air India has confirmed the devastating loss of 241 out of the 242 individuals aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with only one survivor, a British man, escaping the tragedy.
Reports indicate that Fiongal Greenlaw, 39, and his spouse Jamie Meek, 45, were passengers on the flight destined for London's Gatwick Airport, which met its fate soon after takeoff.
On Friday's episode (June 13) of the popular ITV daytime show, hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary immediately expressed their condolences to the friends and family of the couple, reports Wales Online.
Dermot initiated the segment by stating: "We are starting today with the tragic flight disaster dominating the news this morning."
Alison elaborated: "Yesterday an Air India flight, which was bound for London Gatwick crashed in Western India shortly after take off."
Dermot added: "Sadly one of those who is believed to have lost his life is Fiongal Greenlaw.
"Fiongal appeared on the show twice this year. We loved his energy that he brought to the studio. Fiongal was onboard the plane with his husband Jamie."
He added: "The couple posted videos online just before boarding and our thoughts and prayers go to their loved ones and all those affected by this terrible tragedy."
Fiongal was enjoying a holiday in India with his husband, Jamie, 45, and the pair had shared footage of themselves at the airport shortly before getting on the flight.
Fiongal, who co-founded a wellness brand with Jamie, made his first appearance on This Morning back in January.
Former This Morning editor Martin Frizell also expressed his condolences for the couple, posting a picture of Fiongal with Ben and Cat on social media.
His message read: "So so sad to hear that Fiongal Greenlaw Meek and his partner are reported to be among the passengers and crew killed today on board the Air India flight bound for Gatwick.
"I remember his visit to the studio in January, he was passionate about auras and although I'm a sceptical sort his vibrancy and sheer enthusiasm won folk over.
"And I know for a fact that he hoped to use his appearance on This Morning to build his Wellness brand, he had a great future ahead of him. Thoughts are with his family and friends and those of his partner Jamie."
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