Richard Madeley has been replaced for a second day in a row on Good Morning Britain
Richard Madeley was absent from Good Morning Britain again today(Image: ITV)
Richard Madeley’s Good Morning Britain replacement Paul Brand has spoken out after returning to the show.
The ITV News editor stepped in for Richard on Monday (November 17) morning, after he was forced to pull out of the morning programme at the last minute due to illness.
Susanna Reid began Monday’s show by explaining: “Welcome to the programme, Richard Madeley, due to be on air this morning, a little bit poorly, so get well soon Richard, watching from home as Paul Brand takes the hot seat.”
Paul quipped: “Get well soon, Richard, and come and help me out! I don’t know what I’m doing and I’ve never sat next to you before either, so this is fresh territory for me.”
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“What fresh hell is this, you thought this morning, when you got the call,” Susanna laughed.
Paul added: “It’s been very nice this morning, you gave me a hug when you arrived,” as Susanna joked: “Not everyone gets a hug on this programme… former presenters included.”
Paul has now taken to social media to joke he’s been allowed back into the studio as he took the seat beside Susanna on Tuesday (November 18) morning.
Paul was branded a “breath of fresh air” by viewers (Image: ITV)
He wrote: “Good morning! @susannareid100 allowed me back. 6-9am @GMB and plenty to discuss as PM says he’ll lead Labour into the next election (might not be his choice) and the Home Secretary receives criticism/praise from unexpected quarters for her sweary immigration speech.”
Viewers branded Paul a “breath of fresh air”, with one commenting today: “Paul Brand should be a permanent presenter a joy to watch.”
Another said: “@PaulBrandITV so refreshing to see you on @gmb today. You don’t interrupt or rude to your colleagues and guests. @itvnews @itn can we have more of Paul and less of @richardm56 present gmb @ITNProductions #gmb.”
Paul Brand returned to GMB this morning (Image: ITV)
After Paul’s debut appearance on Good Morning Britain, one had said: “Brilliant, love Paul Brand, a proper journalist.”
Another wrote: “So @PaulBrandTV is breath of fresh air on GMB. No shouting this morning, it’s great.”
Someone else said: “How wonderful to turn on the TV this morning and see the gorgeous @PaulBrandITV with @susannareid100.”
Another pleaded: “Brilliant, please tell us that Paul is permanent?”
Paul is a regular presenter on ITV, having previously served as the political correspondent for ITV News. He became UK Editor of ITV News in 2021.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX.
