HOLLY Willoughby was brought to tears after an emotional message of support from two chart-topping Sussex nuns.

The presenter had to hand over to fellow This Morning host Philip Schofield today following an interview with Sister Gabriel and Sister Geraldine-Marie of the Poor Clares of Arundel.

The nuns, whose album Light For The World hit the number one spot in classical album charts after its release in October, said they were "thrilled" their music is helping people during the pandemic, particularly those feeling isolated during lockdown.

They said: "We're really thrilled that some essence of our life is helping people.

"When you listen to our CD, if you're at home or you're fed up or anxious or you're feeling depressed - just know that somewhere in Arundel in West Sussex, there's a community of women, and we're here and we're with you.

"We're making the journey as well."

Their reassuring message caused Holly to be overcome with emotion.

The 39-year-old said: "Some people, they just talk and they really get you, don't they?

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"That took me by surprise.

"It's when someone says it's all going to be OK, it's nice to hear isn't it?"

The Poor Clares of Arundel have described their album as "a place of peace and inner calm" and also released a Christmas single last month through their record label, Decca.

Their meditative music struck a chord with listeners across the globe in 2020 amid the Covid-19 crisis, and the sisters have now released a new digital deluxe version of the album, which is available on all streaming platforms.

The 23 convent sisters say they live as a community and share "prayer, work, laughter and struggles, and live according to the form of life drawn up by St Clare of Assisi in 1253".