Brit Awards send love to Bublé

The co-hosts of the Brit Awards paid tribute to Michael Bublé on Wednesday night after the Canadian crooner was unable to host the ceremony as planned due to his son’s illness.

Bublé cancelled his hosting gig last month to focus on caring for his 3year-old son, Noah, who is fighting cancer. Dermot O’Leary and Emma Willis began the night by sending the 41-year-old Canadian their best wishes.

Dermot said he and Willis were honoured to host the awards, but would rather be watching Bublé on stage hosting the show.

Willis said everyone at the Brits sends Bublé their love and have their fingers crossed that they will "see him again next year.”

It was announced last October that Bublé would headline the Brit Awards, but the following month he revealed on Facebook that his son had been diagnosed with cancer.

Bublé said that both he and his wife, Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato, would put their careers on hold to devote their attention to helping Noah get well.

The singer said in a statement earlier this year that Noah is “progressing well” as he undergoes treatment.

Bublé is still slated to host the Juno Awards on April 2 in Ottawa.