POP legend Chesney Hawkes was seen choking back the tears live on Radio 2, as he paid tribute to his friend who died just two weeks ago.
With tears in his eyes, and his voice starting to crack, Chesney said: "I literally just lost my best friend a couple of weeks ago.
Talking to BBC Radio Solent Dorset Breakfast show host Steve Harris, Vic said in December: “We go back to before he was famous.
The moving clip of Chesney was posted on Radio 2's Instagram, with fans immediately flocking to comment on how they too had been moved to tears.
The iconic singer, 53, welled up as he dedicated a song to the life of his best pal Vic Irvine who was laid to rest earlier this month.
