This Morning hosts Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond have paid tribute to a former guest who is thought to have been onboard the fatal Air India flight which crashed yesterday

This Morning hosts Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond have paid tribute to a former guest who is thought to have tragically died in the Air India crash yesterday.

Fiongal Greenlaw, 39, appeared on the show back in January. He was seen speaking to Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley about his wellness brand, which he founded with his husband Jamie Meek, 45. Jamie is also thought have been on board the flight, which went down shortly after take-off. They are said to have been on holiday in India.

At the start of today’s show, Dermott and Alison paid tribute to the star, announcing: “Fiongal appeared on the show twice this year. We loved his energy that he brought to the studio.”

Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek appeared on the show in January ( 
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“Fiongal was onboard the plane with his husband Jamie. The couple posted videos online about the flight just before boarding. Our thoughts and our prayers go to their loved ones, and all those affected by this terrible tragedy.”

It comes after former This Morning editor Martin Frizell paid tribute to the star on Instagram last night, following news of the flight bound for London’s Gatwick Airport.

Alongside a photo of Fiongal with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley in the studio back in January, Martin penned: “So so sad to hear that Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek and his partner are reported to be among the passengers and crew killed today on board the Air India flight bound for Gatwick.

Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek are thought to have been on board the fatal Air India flight ( 
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“I remember his visit to the studio in January, he was passionate about auras and although I’m a sceptical sort his vibrancy and sheer enthusiasm won folk over,” he concluded.

After the on-air tribute, This Morning took to their Instagram account to post another said tribute to the star. “Our thoughts are with Fiongal and Jamie’s families and friends following the devastating Air India plane crash,” they wrote alongside a picture of the star with Cat, Ben and Josie.

“Fiongal appeared on the show twice this year and we all loved the energy he brought to the studio. From everyone at This Morning we are sending our deepest condolences to all those affected by this horrific disaster.”

Of the 242 people onboard the plane, 241 are feared to have lost their life, including 52 from the UK. It makes the devastating crash the worst aviation disaster involving British nationals since the 9/11 attacks.