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An 11 y/o boy with autism wrote to I’m A Celeb’s Anne Hegerty and your heart will melt

John Plunkett. Updated November 20th, 2018

This year’s I’m A Celebrity … contestants include The Chase’s Anne Hegerty who was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and has talked about how she will cope with her autism in the jungle.

Her appearance on the show prompted this 11-year-old lad to write her a letter and it’s gone viral because, well, have a read for yourself.

Joseph’s letter was shared on Twitter by his mum, Kate Jarvis.

And just in case that’s tricky to read …

To Anne

My name is Joseph Hughes and I am 11. I live in Preston, Lancashire and I go to a specialist school.

I was diagnosed with autism when I was 5. I like to watch you on The Chase and now I have been watching you in the jungle.

I think you are very brave for going in the jungle. I couldn’t go there because there are too many bugs.

You are very clever.

Sometimes people are mean to me because I am autistic but watching you makes me see that other people can have autism too and maybe I can have a cool job like you when I am older.

Do you like Thunderbirds? I love them, my favourite is Thunderbird 2. I have drawn you a picture I hope you like it.

Good luck in the jungle. I hope you win.

Love from Joseph

It’s the Thunderbirds bit that really got us (maybe we’re extra fragile today).

Here’s how much other people loved it online.

And here’s Joseph after all those responses.

And guess who got in touch?