Mariah Carey surprises Schitt’s Creek cast during virtual graduation ceremony

Cast dedicated performance of Carey’s ‘Hero’ to teachers across the United States

The cast of Schitt’s Creek received a surprise appearance from Mariah Carey while recording a graduation video message.

Appearing as their Schitt’s Creek characters, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene and Dan Levy and Annie Murphy were among the cast members to take part in a video for YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” graduation series, during which they performed a rendition of Carey’s inspirational ballad “Hero” dedicated to teachers across the United States.

Led by Noah Reid, who plays Patrick in the Canadian sitcom, the cast expertly harmonised to the song and were visibly shocked to be joined by Carey herself during the final moments of the music.

“Moira darling, I hope you didn’t mind that I jumped in like that,” the “We Belong Together” singer told O’Hara, adding: “You all sounded so good that I had to get in on it.”

Dan Levy, who plays David Rose responded: “I think I’m having a heart attack,” with Carey going on to thank all the teachers for their hard work.

“Oh, and David,” Carey added, with Levy replying: “I’m feeling light headed… yes, Mariah Carey?”

Carey then sang the actor the lyrics, “You will always be a part of me/I am part of you indefinitely” from her song “Always Be My Baby”.

First airing in 2015, Schitt’s Creek became a cult hit thanks to Netflix and came to an end in May after six seasons.