Emotional Surprise on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show
Comedian Frank Skinner became visibly emotional during a surprise reunion segment on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, filmed at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The episode aired on Saturday night, drawing viewers into a mix of humor and heartfelt moments.
The ‘Remember Me’ Game Unfolds
The show kicked off with Frank participating in the ‘Remember Me’ game, where past acquaintances emerge from a trap door on stage. First up was Shayda, Frank’s longtime optician, followed by his primary school classmate Jeff, both sparking lighthearted recognition.
The mood shifted dramatically with the third guest: Cathy, the midwife who delivered Frank’s son 13 years ago during an emergency caesarean. Stunned, Frank asked, ‘If you are who I think you are, are you Cathy?’ as his voice cracked with emotion.
Clearly moved, Frank shared, ‘This is Cathy. She delivered my baby, and he’s actually here tonight—he’s 13 now. It was an emergency caesarean, and Cathy put her scrubs on, stayed totally in control, and handed me this beautiful baby.’
The duo embraced on stage, with Cathy responding warmly, ‘I’m so pleased to see you.’ Frank, wiping away a tear, added, ‘What an amazing woman she is, honestly. You handed me the most amazing gift I have ever had in my entire life, Cathy. Thank you so much.’
Viewers React to the Touching Moment
The reunion resonated deeply with audiences at home, prompting an outpouring of reactions on social media. One viewer posted, ‘Aww! Bless Frank Skinner getting emotional when meeting the woman who delivered his son. Great telly.’ Another noted, ‘Aww. Lovely, genuine emotion from Frank.’
Comments continued with surprise and admiration: ‘Well I didn’t have blubbing at Frank Skinner on my bingo card EVER,’ and ‘Not me crying cos Frank Skinner is crying cos Cathy is there who delivered his son 13 yrs ago.’ A fan praised, ‘Frank Skinner. Brilliant comedian and now an unexpected National Treasure. Wonderful stuff.’
Recent Episode Features Another Reunion
In a prior installment this month, comedian Romesh Ranganathan faced an awkward yet nostalgic blast from the past. Brought on stage by host Michael McIntyre, Romesh gasped in embarrassment upon recognizing his childhood sweetheart, Sonya.
The 47-year-old presenter covered his face, muttering, ‘This is so bad,’ as Sonya appeared. Michael teased with clues, starting with the word ‘field’ on screen, which Romesh dismissed as related to school cricket.
Further prompts revealed they shared maths class and attended a fifth-year leavers’ party at age 16. When ‘SNOG’ flashed behind Sonya, followed by a photo of the pair cuddling, details emerged: mild flirting led to a brief romance after a walk in the woods.
Sonya clarified, ‘We were in maths class together, and we were at the fifth year leavers party together—there was probably some flirting, mild flirting. There was no heavy petting… He went for the kiss.’
Romesh laughed, recounting, ‘I suggested to Sonya that we go for a walk, and then when we were in the woods I made my move. Then what followed was, in theory, we were going out… for a week.’ Playfully, he asked Sonya, ‘Do you think about me?’ She quipped back, ‘No.’
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show continues to deliver surprises, airing Saturdays at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
