Cian Ducrot makes surprise appearance on The Today Show

Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot performed a surprise rendition of new single 'I'll Be Waiting' on US programme The Today Show yesterday.

Ducrot was launched to fame during the Covid-19 lockdowns after garnering a huge TikTok following, posting videos of his original music, covers and comedy content.

The pop sensation has since opened for Ed Sheeran last month and the Jonas Brothers, and is embarking on a huge UK, Ireland, Europe, US and Canada global tour.

We just had an extra heartwarming moment on the Plaza this morning! @Cian_ducrot stopped by to give @hodakotb, @SheinelleJones, @craigmelvin, @savannahguthrie, and @alroker a surprise! 🥺 pic.twitter.com/IKMRWf98un

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) April 19, 2023

"There are a lot of people who travelled from far and wide to come here today, but we think we found the person who travelled the farthest," The Today Show host Hoda Kotb says to the camera before turning to the audience and asking where Cian is.

Having travelled all the way from Ireland, he added, "I actually brought something special for you."

He was then handed a guitar and proceeded to perform his original song 'I'll Be Waiting', to the surprise of the host. The crowd around him join in, revealing themselves to be Cian's choir, much to everyone's shock.

Hoda could be seen wiping away tears from her eyes at one point, and later added: "What's going on?"

Former TRL host Carlson Daly then introduced Cian as "one of our aspiring great new voices coming out. It's all happening in popular music right at this moment for Cian."

Some mad moments recently 🤍 feeling so grateful 🫶🏻

Tour presale starts tomorrow
General sale on Friday pic.twitter.com/tMXYJm2Jbf

— Cian Ducrot (@Cian_ducrot) April 18, 2023

Ducrot has been travelling around the US, performing on subways in between his tour dates for TikTok videos.

"It's been pretty good," he says of the response. "Usually, at the start, people are confused by this random guy singing and then the choir joins in and they're, 'Oh this is the real deal.'"

The singer is to release his debut album, Victory, in July and will embark on an eight-date Irish tour later in the year - including two shows at 3Olympia Theatre Dublin.

On Twitter, Ducrot explained the background of his upcoming LP: "This album represents that victory, the victory of self-belief, the victory of everyone around me who I love and who loved me back."

"I carry those with me today everywhere I go. No matter how hard the road became and how much I had to fight to be heard, I never gave up. I believed in myself every single step of the way because I had a dream, and that’s worth fighting for."

Find tickets to see Cian Ducrot live here.