The late Tom Parker will feature in the Saturday night episode of the BBC show Celebrity Pointless following his tragic death earlier this week.
The Wanted star, who l ost his batter against brain cancer aged 33 on March 30 2022, joined forces with bandmate Max George to raise money for Brain Research UK and The Brain Tumour Charity.
Tom, who has heartbreakingly left behind his wife Kelsey, 32, and their two children Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one, and Max reportedly played against other stars including Greg McHugh and Kimberley Nixon, Ria Lina and Dom Joly and Ninia Benjamin and Dominic Holland.
The late singer will feature in the episode set to air at 7.50pm on Saturday 2 April in a change to BBC to pay tribute to the singer after the show was originally planned to be aired next year with the change supported by his family.
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A BBC spokesperson told OK!: “In a tribute to Tom Parker who sadly passed away this week, his episode of Pointless Celebrities, which was recorded late last year, was brought forward with the full support and blessing of Tom’s family.”
The dad of two tragically passed away on Wednesday following a brave battle after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2020.
Announcing the devastating news, Tom’s wife Kelsey took to Instagram on Wednesday 30 March.
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She wrote: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side. Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence.
“We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom’s light continues to shine for his beautiful children.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you.”
Following the heartbreaking news, fans and celebrities rushed to social media to pay tribute to Tom.
Kieran Hayler penned beneath Kelsey’s post: “Oh Kelsey this is heartbreaking. @being_kelsey love to you and the family.”
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Rylan Clark shared his sadness too, writing: “I’ve just seen the news about Tom and that’s absolutely gutting. He was such a good’un. So sad to hear. Sending my love to Kelsey and the kids. Awful news x #RipTom x”
Martin Kemp also shared a poignant tribute, writing: “Tom Parker, rest in peace my love goes out to all your family and all your friends.. your bravery, your fight and your spirit will never be forgotten.”
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