Gordon competed on Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel where he opened up about the heartbreaking loss of his daughter
A Glasgow man won Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel on Saturday evening(Image: BBC)
A Glasgow man who heartbreakingly lost his daughter to a brain tumour won £31,000 on The Wheel on Saturday November 1 and viewers were left in tears. Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel sees members of the public answer trivia questions with the help of celebrity experts.
The famous faces on Saturday’s show included Josh Widdecombe, Chris Harris, Colin Jackson, Harriet Kemsley, Shirley Ballas, Frankie Bridge, Jordan North and William Hanson. Gordon, 40, from Glasgow, was one of the contestants taking part and shared his heartfelt story with the audience.
The NHS porter manager told Michael that his 10-year-old daughter Bella is living with cystic fibrosis and has always dreamed of visiting Japan. His other daughter, Ruby, tragically passed away over two and a half years ago from a brain tumour.
Gordon answered the winning question correctly(Image: BBC)
If he won, Gordon revealed he was going to donate some of the money to the Brain Tumour Charity in memory of his late daughter with the rest of the cash going towards Bella’s dream holiday, Glasgow Live reports.
Later in the show, Gordon reached the final question, and went on to play for £31,000 with the help of comedian Harriet Kemsley.
They were asked which pop star secured the first solo UK number one single out of Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Beyoncé.
The pair jointly decided to go with Beyoncé, with the room being lit up in gold as Gordon successfully won the jackpot.
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Gordon became emotional as he spoke about his late daughter, saying: “When she was diagnosed, she was given six to nine months to live but with her attitude – she was just a ray of sunshine – she had a really good three years.
“She started school, she was a bridesmaid at my brother’s wedding, so as a family mantra we came up with the motto, ‘Be a bit more Ruby’.”
Viewers at home quickly took to social media to gush over Gordon’s well deserved win.
Taking to X, one person wrote: “Love it when the person you’re rooting for on The Wheel actually wins! Go on Gordon!”
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Another chimed in: “Most deserving winner on The Wheel losing a child to a brain tumour and another seriously ill with cystic fibrosis. This world is so cruel. Well done Gordon!”
A third added: “Oh I am actually crying. What a well deserved winner.”
A fourth echoed: “Aww Gordon! That was so emotional!!”
The Wheel is available to stream on BBC iPlayer