‘Wasn’t ready for that!’ sob BBC Breakfast viewers as they break down in tears at heart-wrenching suicide report
BBC Breakfast had viewers in tears this morning over a heart-wrenching report.
The flagship BBC red sofa show - hosted by Jon Kay and Sarah Campbell - aired an emotional VT over the kindness of strangers.
Teenager Maddie opened up to BBC Breakfast how she "hit rock-bottom" and she decided to go on a walk where she intended to take her own life.
By chance, she met a man named David Johnson who spotted her in a state of distress, and he struck up a conversation.
The pair stayed in touch, although they had not seen each other since.
However, the duo shared an emotional reunion for the cameras, which had viewers in tears.
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After they hugged, Maddie explained: "It's what I needed, I needed to see the person who meant so much to me throughout these years.
"You have a place in my heart that will never be replaced. You have changed me, and you have put me into this mindset now where I can just get through anything, anything that comes my way."
You're Not Alone
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide
It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
- CALM, , 0800 585 858
- Heads Together,
- HUMEN
- Mind, , 0300 123 3393
- Papyrus,, 0800 068 41 41
- Samaritans,, 116 123
The report revealed the man named David, changed careers to become a mental health worker and Maddie wants to train to do the same.
He exlained: "No matter how down you are and if you are in despair, there's hope."
Fans of the breakfast programme took to X - formerly known as Twitter - in their droves as they reacted to the powerful scenes.
One viewer gushed: "I switched in the BBC by chance and my, my, that suicide walk story was so incredibly powerful, bravo #BBCBreakfast!"
A second wrote: "Wasn’t ready for that this morning 😭😭😭 #BBCBreakfast"
"Didn't expect to start the day crying at #BBCBreakfast but here we are. That was emotional 😢," stated an third.
As a fourth noted: "Had tears in my eyes."
Whilst as fifth exclaimed: "Two beautiful people 💙 friends forever ❤️🐾🐈⬛."
And a sixth viewer echoed: "Gosh, I wasn't expecting to be in tears this morning but wow, David and Maddie's story was such a powerful message."
They added: "Well done for highlighting people contemplating suicide and how to help. I'm so glad their story is a positive one. #BBCBreakfast."