Watch the moment Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud fights back tears after shock cancer twist

GRAND Designs host Kevin McCloud was left choking back tears during an emotional moment on the hit Channel 4 show.

The TV programme featured some candid emotion amongst the property renovations after being hit by a devastating cancer twist.

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In the episode, Kevin was left floored by the news that one of the owners of a gruelling renovation had been diagnosed with the disease.

Tony and Ara were hoping to create a perfect space for them to relax and find peace in a leafy part of Henley-on-Thames.

The couple spent four years demolishing the original dwelling and building something that was perfect for them which came with many hurdles along the way.

However, it was Ara's admission that she was battling cancer amid the renovations and eventual completion of the house that left Kevin truly moved.

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Ahead of arriving for a final sit-down with the pair after the completion of the property, it was clear that Kevin was already thinking about what was to come.

He said: "I'm approaching Tony and Ara's house with a little trepidation.

"On top of the emotional, psychological, physical load this project has brought comes this latest news of Ara's cancer, which is so sad."

Later, Kevin sat down for an honest conversation with the couple where Ara opened up about how important having a home around her which she loved amid her illness meant to her.

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Speaking to Kevin, she said: "Nobody could have predicted what was going to happen to me.

"Now the path is to do peace, contentment and gratitude. I have so much to be grateful for, I live in a little piece of heaven.

"It's heaven round here."

Kevin was clearly emotional as his eyes began to water before he choked back tears.

Almost stumbling for words, he said back to her: "It's my turn to get a bit tearful now.

"I'm... in awe of the pair of you.

"Very tough and very wonderful of you to have got this far, I think it's just a great thing."

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