Adele broke down in tears during her ITV concert special after a surprise reunion with her old English teacher on stage.
Naming Ms McDonald, Adele responded: “She left in year eight but she got me really into literature, I’ve always been obsessed with English and obviously now I write lyrics.
Dame Emma then surprised Adele by inviting Ms McDonald on stage and the pair embraced, prompting the singer to burst into tears.
“She was bloody cool and so relatable and likeable, that I really looked forward to my English lessons.”