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The Project’s Georgie Tunny moved to tears as she breaks down live on air: ‘It’s too much’

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As an ardent fan, I am constantly moved by heartwarming and poignant stories that unfold on The Project, but none have touched me quite as deeply as the tale of Rachel and Ryan Waters, the Sydney family who transform their home into a dazzling winter wonderland each year.

On Thursday, Georgie Tunney from the Project was deeply moved while sharing the heart-wrenching tale of a family residing in Sydney.

A television broadcast showcased Rachel and Ryan Waters, a duo from Western Sydney, whose house was adorned with an impressive abundance of Christmas lights and holiday ornaments.

At first, the lively holiday section sparkled with joy, but things changed dramatically once the explanation for why the couple chose to illuminate their neighborhood became clear.

Georgie disclosed in a voiceover that the roots of this exhibition can be traced all the way back to their eldest child, Sophia Claire.

Shortly after her birth, the baby girl received a diagnosis for DiGeorge Syndrome, a genetic disorder known to potentially lead to congenital heart issues.

At only two weeks old, Sophia had already undergone not one but two open-heart surgeries, with additional procedures following afterward.

In the end, replacing the artificial valve in her heart resulted in her death, and sadly, Sophie passed away at only three years of age.

‘Just going through life without her, we still can’t imagine it,’ Rachel said. 

‘It’s something no one should ever go through.’ 

Sophia also left behind little sister Paisley. 

Speaking to camera, Paisley revealed just how much she misses her little sister. 

In my final moments, I’ll find myself overwhelmed with joy, for I shall be reunited with Sophia.

Every year, Rachel and Ryan set up the Christmas lights as a tribute to Sophie, with the aim of donating funds to charities such as Heart Kids and the 22q Foundation. These organizations assist children who are impacted by congenital heart conditions.

Returning to the studio, everyone on the panel – Georgie, Jessie Stephens, Max Rushden, and Sam Taunton – appeared deeply touched by the narrative.

After watching the segment, Tunny noted that finding a way to express one’s grief as something meant to bring happiness instead of anger and frustration, when all one feels is rage and questioning the existence of joy, was particularly striking.

Rushden remarked, ‘Isn’t it amazing, the resilience of the human spirit? To keep going despite everything, it’s truly remarkable.’

The emotion of the moment proved too much for Georgie, whose voice began to start quivering.

‘Rachel and Ryan, you are gorgeous people,’ she said.

Later, Georgie found herself overwhelmed with emotion and weeping, at which point Max provided comfort by placing a soothing hand on her shoulder.

Initially, Georgie became part of the Project team in March 2022, joining Chrissie Swan who was also newly added. Their appointments came following their selection as successors to Carrie Bickmore.

In August of that year, Georgie was appointed a permanent member of The Project.

Away from the camera, Georgie is in a relationship with former Australian Idol star Rob Mills.

The couple were engaged on New Years Eve 2021.

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2024-12-19 15:48

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