The resignation of Prime Minister John Key was big news yesterday, and is something that affects each and every New Zealander.

There's one Kiwi in particular who Key's resignation will have undoubtedly taken a special toll on however - someone very close to the PM, whose special status demands recognition.

I'm talking of course about Mike Hosking.

As a longtime and unabashed Key cheerleader, Hosking will understandably be feeling a little lost right now.

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Luckily, as always, the Twitter community has come to the rescue.

"Thoughts are with Mike Hosking in this terribly difficult time..." said @GregAFC. "Has someone arranged grief counselling for Mike Hosking?" added @MandyHager.

Thoughts are with Mike Hosking in this terribly difficult time... — Greg (@GregAFC) December 5, 2016

Has someone arranged grief counselling for Mike Hosking? — Mandy Hager (@MandyHager) December 5, 2016

While some were reaching out to the Hosk, others were trying to imagine just how he might be feeling, trying to put themselves in his Louboutins.

Mike Hosking died a little inside today — Andrew Paul Wood (@AndrewPaulWood) December 5, 2016

Mike Hosking is driving erratically around Remuera, sipping port and ugly-crying the lyrics to 'See You Again' by Wiz Kalifa #JohnKeyResigns — Jords (@JordyCee) December 5, 2016

Mike Hosking has been seen sitting in his Ferrari in the TVNZ car park balling his eyes out, while hold his John Key doll. #nzpol #tvnz — TVNZ Nonsense (@TVNZNonsense2) December 5, 2016

Mike Hosking has been permanently in this stance ever since hearing about John Key's resignation. pic.twitter.com/HIYUUA2V8A — Sanjay Patel (@spat106) December 5, 2016

Others were less empathetic however.

Part of me wants to watch Mike Hosking have a cry.

Another part of me wants to hurl. — Viona Crowley (@vlcnz) December 5, 2016

Somewhere in Remuera, Mike Hosking is quietly crying in front of a mirror & adjusting his hair before he finds another leader's leg to hump. — NastyChrustmas ಠ_ಠ (@hcirePT) December 5, 2016

And then there was this gem...

So while it may be troubled times for Mike Hosking right now, with support like this I'm sure he'll be fine.