Meet the Brave Eight-Year-Old Who Saved His Mum’s Life | This Morning

Eight-year-old Jacob Varley-Issitt saved his mum’s life, when she collapsed from septic shock at their home in Loughborough. Despite having ADHD and usually struggling to concentrate, he stayed calm, called the ambulance and led paramedics into their home once they arrived. To celebrate his bravery, Jacob was selected to turn the Loughborough Christmas lights this year. He joins us alongside his proud mum, Hollie Varley, who describes her son as her hero, and Dr Nighat Arif.  Broadcast on 17/12/2025 Subscribe to This Morning for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/1JM41yF FOLLOW US:   / thismorning     / thismorning     / thismorning   MORE ABOUT THIS MORNING: Welcome to the official This Morning Channel! Join us every weekday from 10am on ITV1, ITVX and STV as we discuss the latest news stories, meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the biggest names in Hollywood, get the latest fashion & beauty trends, and cook up a storm in our kitchen with your favourite chefs! #ThisMorning