Good Morning Britain changes presenters as ITV News’ Paul Brand replaces Richard Madeley for his debut with Kate Garraway
Good Morning Britain fans woke up to a new face on the show on Thursday as Kate Garraway’s presenter partner was changed.
The 55-year-old TV star co-hosted the news show with Richard Madeley over the summer months.
But Richard was nowhere to be seen and was replaced by former ITV political correspondent Paul Brand.
Surprise: Good Morning Britain fans woke up to a new face on the show on Thursday as Kate Garraway’s presenting partner was changed
Early on Thursday’s show, Kate gushed to her new co-host, “Thank goodness you’re here!” as they discussed the rail strikes currently taking place across the country.
Train companies cut services by a fifth today as thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) and Unite picket lines across the country in a bitter dispute over pay working conditions.
Kate continued: “Everyone is really enjoying Paul Brand being here. They say you’re a breath of fresh air and you’re brilliant – but I’ll spoil you with those comments later.
Day off? The 55-year-old TV star co-hosted the news show with Richard Madeley over the summer months
Shock: Richard was nowhere to be seen and was replaced by former ITV political correspondent Paul Brand
Paul worked as a political correspondent for ITV News from 2016-2020 and became the UK editor earlier this year.
He has recently been involved in revealing many Partygate scoops but has now made his GMB debut.
Paul welcomed a baby son, Tomos George, last year and announced the news on Instagram, sharing a snap cradling the baby and sitting next to beaming husband Joe Cuddeford.
The couple, who married in 2017, had their child through surrogacy, with Paul sharing a picture with her surrogate a few days earlier.
Happy: Early on during Thursday’s show, Kate gushed to her new co-host, “Thank god you’re here!” as they discussed the rail strikes currently taking place across the country
Journalist: Paul has been ITV’s UK News Editor since January, having previously been a political correspondent for ITV News since 2016
The journalist wrote: “Welcome to the world Tomos George Cuddeford brand. Born June 10th at 9lb 5oz. We have never experienced such love. You are the most priceless gift.”
Several ITV stars commented under Paul’s announcement, with Loose Women presenter Charlene White typing: “Congratulations to you both and welcome to the world Tomas! xx’
Ranvir Singh wrote: “How wonderful blooms – what a beautiful trio you make! Congratulations Paul!’
Baby joy: Paul welcomed a baby son, Tomos George, with husband Joe Cuddeford