Houses Below The Hammer presenter Dion Dublin paid a touching tribute to his beloved member of the family, who he described as a “guiding gentle”. The previous skilled footballer turned presenter and pundit was inundated with condolence messages as he introduced his dad had sadly died. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the BBC host, 56, penned an emotional message to his late father. He accompanied the heartbreaking submit with a photograph alongside his dad with the pair beaming on the digital camera as they each held drinks.

In a candid message Dion penned: “A fearless coronary heart, our guiding gentle, A frontrunner robust, each day and evening. With bass in hand and Vodka close to. Your love and power stay so clear! Gone, however NEVER forgotten!”

He concluded: “Relaxation In Peace Dad!”

Superstar buddies and followers alike flocked to touch upon the submit as they provided their condolences to the on-screen host.

Dion’s Houses Below The Hammer co-star Jacqui Joseph was one of many first to react, writing: “Sending honest condolences Dion. Could your Dad Relaxation in Everlasting Peace.”

Presenter Jenni Falconer penned: “Sending numerous love.”

ITV newsreader Lucrezia Millarini commented: “So sorry, my condolences.”

TV presenter and pundit Dion has been an everyday face on our TV screens for a few years.

In his soccer heyday, the previous Aston Villa and Manchester United striker was a prolific objective scorer and even managed to look for England.

He carved out a profitable media profession with common appearances on Match of the Day, Remaining Rating and Soccer Focus.

In 2015, the previous skilled footballer made a swap from BBC Sport to daytime fronting Houses Below The Hammer alongside Martin Roberts and Martel Maxwell.