The touching song was performed to raise funds for two organizations Simon deeply supports: Together for Short Lives and Shooting Star, both dedicated to providing palliative care and support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

Host Dermot O’Leary gently prompted Simon for his thoughts, saying, “I know how much these organizations mean to you, Simon. Do you have anything to say?” Overwhelmed with emotion, Simon covered his face, managed to whisper “Oh God,” and broke down crying.

Rushing to comfort him, Simon’s fiancée Lauren Silverman embraced him on stage, while his co-star Nicole Scherzinger also tried to console him. Meanwhile, Louis Walsh stood silently, visibly bewildered by the moment.
Sensing Simon’s struggle, Dermot quickly redirected the cameras and assured him, “You don’t need to say anything more, Simon. Thank you.”