The television station changed its schedule to air the episode starring the late creator of the hit and his partner Max George weeks earlier than scheduled.
The duo joined forces on their favorite fan quiz show in an effort to raise money for The Brain Tumor Charity and Brain Research UK.
Tribute: Tom Parker will appear on Saturday’s pre-recorded Celebrity Pointless show as the BBC pays tribute to singer The Wanted, who died this week after battling brain cancer at the age of 33 (Tom was photographed December 2021)
The creators of All Time Low faced competition from the other stars of the series – Kimberley Nixon and Greg McHugh, Dom Joly and Ria Lina, Dominic Holland and Ninia Benjamin.
Tom’s episode was scheduled for next year, but the BBC presented it to honor his memory, a decision that was wholeheartedly supported by his family, according to The Sun.
The episode will replace the previously scheduled version of the show and will air at 19.50 on Saturday, April 2nd.
The Wanted star was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in October 2020 and was given just 12 months by doctors.
Touching: The broadcaster changed its program to broadcast the episode starring the late creator of the success and his partner in the band Max George (photo March 12, 2022)
He died Wednesday, surrounded by family and colleagues in the band while listening to the Oasis Live Forever song.
A close friend told the Sun: “You might have thought Tom would choose something from The Wanted, but Oasis Live Forever sums it up perfectly – he was a rock star and so he wants to be remembered.”
In September 2021, 11 months after his diagnosis, Tom sang at the Stand Up 2 Cancer show at the Royal Albert Hall and even embarked on a Greatest Hits tour with his teammates when the tumor was confirmed to be “stable” in November.
Rest in Peace: Tom died Wednesday, surrounded by family and colleagues, listening to the Oasis Live Forever song
But Tom’s condition quickly deteriorated when the tour ended earlier this year.
“Tom loved touring – he was an absolute rock star and determined to team up with the boys on stage. “He enjoyed playing two songs at night and did well with his performance, but he really got it out of him,” the source told The Sun.
“We all noticed how quickly Tom got worse during the tour, but he did not regret it – he really wanted to do it.”
Update: The tragic news was confirmed by Kelsey’s wife, 32 years old, whom he leaves behind with their two children, Aurelia, two and Bodhi, one (Kelsey’s Instagram post is pictured)
The tragic news of his death was confirmed by his wife Kelsey, 32, whom he leaves behind with their two children, Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one.
Kelsey said: “It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Tom died peacefully earlier today with all his family at his side.
“Our hearts are broken. Tom was the center of our world and we can not imagine life without his infectious smile and active presence.
A statement posted on the band’s official Instagram account read: “The whole Wanted family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our Tom Parker teammate” (back row, left – right) Siva Kaneswaran, Tom, Jay McGuiness, (first row, left-right) Max, Nathan Sykes
“We are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and support and we ask that we all unite to ensure that Tom’s light continues to shine on his beautiful children.”
He continued by thanking all those who cared for Tom during his illness, adding that he fought the illness to the end.
A statement posted on the band’s official Instagram account read: “The whole Wanted family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our bandmate Tom Parker, who died peacefully this afternoon surrounded by family and friends. complex.
Love: Kelsey thanked everyone who cared for Tom during his illness, adding that he fought the disease to the end (photo at the Royal Albert Hall in London in November 2016)
“Tom was a great husband to Kelsey and a father to Aurelia and Bodie. He was our brother, words can not express the loss and grief we feel. “Always and forever in our hearts.”
Kelsey reposted a series of tributes from friends on her Instagram Stories in the hours after her husband’s death, including many who referred to the devoted couple as “soul sisters”.
He has commented on a number of reposts, including one by actress Michelle Keegan, who was previously engaged to Tom’s partner, Max George.
Soulmates: Kelsey commented on a number of reposts, including one from actress Michelle Keegan (left), who was previously engaged to Tom’s bandmate Max George, who called the couple “soul mates”.
Statement: In another post shared by a friend about the cheeky vocal notes Tom would leave with his loved ones, Kelsey wrote: “This is Tom Parker everyone. It changed so many lives in such a short time. Tom Parker I love you king “
Michelle wrote that she was “absolutely heartbroken for Kelsey”, adding that “it was an honor to watch their love first hand, it really is the true definition of soul mates”. Kelsey replied: “I love you. You knew how our love was so pure and sincere, sisters souls until the end “.
In another post shared by a friend about the cheeky vocal notes Tom would leave with his loved ones, Kelsey wrote: “This is Tom Parker, everyone. It changed so many lives in such a short time. Tom Parker I love you King. Such a legend. Just the fact that he would send such messages … I mean you can imagine the messages I received “.
The 33-year-old singer’s death comes just a week after he revealed that he was in the process of writing an indicative memoir in the midst of a battle with brain cancer.
Inspired: The death of the 33-year-old singer comes just a week after he revealed that he was in the process of writing an indicative memoir in the midst of his battle with brain cancer