Tom Parker’s appearance on a pre-taped TV show yesterday

So sad.

The Wanted's Tom Parker passed away earlier this week after a two-year battle with brain cancer. The 33-year-old's death left fans across the world heartbroken – especially as the young singer leaves behind his wife Kelsey, and two young children, Aurelia and Bodhi. And last night, it all became too much for many when Parker posthumously appeared on BBC's Pointless Celebrities – which was taped late last year and aired this week,  after being brought forward with the blessing of his family. Parker competed on the show alongside his bandmate Max George, and in the end, the duo went on to win £2,500 for their chosen charities, The Brain Tumour Charity and Brain Research UK. The two bandmates are so clearly delighted with their wins, and fans were quick to take to Twitter to react to the show – with many saying it was 'hard to watch' now, but also left them feeling so happy about the pair's win on the show. One person tweeted:

This moment between Tom and Max after winning the money for their charities❤️ #PointlessCelebrities #pointless pic.twitter.com/Itk8q7CRut

— Ariadne ? (@Ariadne_Reviews) April 2, 2022

Another one noted:

There is something truly beautiful about that win from Tom & Max ? #PointlessCelebrities #tomparker #wanted #thewanted pic.twitter.com/9t2auMrQrR

— Andrew Jazzie (@AndrewJazzie) April 2, 2022

Fans were left crying over last night's show.

Oh this is so sad ?Feeling emotional just hearing continuity announcer telling us the show is being screened early as a tribute to #TomParker and with the blessing of his family #PointlessCelebrities #Pointless #braintumourawareness

— Marina ???‍♀️? (@mpmeg) April 2, 2022

Another Twitter used shared:

The pure happiness on Tom’s face, I’m so happy we got to see it I’m so hyped they won they deserved it… we miss you Tom #PointlessCelebrities pic.twitter.com/msTkRhZGH2

— Hol (@Hol_moll) April 2, 2022

Easrlier this year, Parker himself took to Twitter to announce that he had written a book, and that it will be published later this year:

This is not a book about dying: it’s a book about living. It’s a book about finding hope in whatever situation you’re dealt, and living your best life no matter what. It’s HOPE my autobiography publishing July 21st. Pre order your copy now! https://t.co/OiMAvF5LQB pic.twitter.com/ghoMoHf0sc

— Thomas Parker (@TomParker) March 21, 2022