ITV Good Morning Britain fans turn off after 'car crash' debate with Kate Garraway and Ed Balls

Ben Shephard's first replacement on Good Morning Britain has been confirmed ahead of his move to This Morning. The presenter has already finished his 10-year stint on the ITV news programme ahead of heading for pastures new.

ITV's Good Morning Britain has confirmed the first replacement for Ben Shephard, after he stepped down from the show. Long-standing presenter Adil Ray is set to take on the job as host of the popular morning programme. Ben, 49, was revealed as a new face of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley last month and will be taking over from Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

This Morning has confirmed another presenter is stepping into the main host role despite Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley being confirmed as the new permanent presenting duo.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway once pointed out an inaccuracy in a statement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex which announced the christening of their daughter Lilibet.

Good Morning Britain star Richard Gaisford has revealed that he was rushed to hospital after needing "emergency surgery".The ITV show's chief correspondent took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to tell fans that he had received "first class" treatment at a Portsmouth NHS hospital after being admitted on Sunday. "Not quite the Sunday I'd planned," Richard, 51, wrote.

A few days after his Good Morning Britain exit, Ben Shephard has paid tribute to one of his now ex-co-stars as a new week on the show stars without him. There were emotional scenes last week as the presenter hosted the ITV news programme for the last time.

Ben Shephard has shared an awkward story from 20 years ago about a mix-up with his friend and co-host Kate Garraway. Ben bid farewell to Good Morning Britain today and will start hosting This Morning with Cat Deeley.

Emotions were running high for Kate Garraway on Friday morning's Good Morning Britain as she bid farewell to her co-host Ben Shephard as the 49-year-old leaves to front This Morning.

Ben Shephard was left trying to hold back the tears as he presented Good Morning Britain for the last time. The presenter announced last week that he was leaving the ITV news programme as he'd landed the new main host gig on This Morning.

Good Morning Britain viewers have been left divided over Ben Shephard's last stint hosting the programme. The presenter was at the helm of the ITV news programme on Friday (February 23) for the last time with Kate Garraway as he leaves after 10 years.

Kate Garraway said Good Morning Britain was already 'too emotional' just moments into Friday's episode (February 23) as she co-hosted alongside Ben Shephard for the last time. The presenter is leaving the ITV news programme after 10 years for a new job on This Morning.

Good Morning Britain star Ben Shephard has revealed when his final episode will air and it's closer than viewers think. The 49-year-old was announced as the new co-host for This Morning alongside Cat Deeley last week.

Ben Shephard has confirmed his last day on Good Morning Britain as co-host Kate Garraway declared 'we're losing him'. The presenter is rounding up a 10-year stint on the ITV news programme as he heads for pastures new on This Morning.

Kate Garraway has left her fans feeling 'sad' as she reunited with Ben Shephard for one of the last times on Good Morning Britain. After working together for decades the pair are being separated as Ben heads for pastures new on This Morning.

Kate Garraway has shared how she felt her husband Derek Draper was 'trapped' as she spoke about his last few hours. Mum-of-two Kate expressed her thankfulness for being able to be with her late husband before his death. Derek, who was a former political lobbyist turned author and psychologist, died at the age of 56 on January 3 after battling multiple health complications due to coronavirus.

Ben Shephard has admitted that leaving Good Morning Britain for This Morning was a tough choice, especially because of his close bond with co-host Kate Garraway. The two have been a popular pair on the morning show, and Ben was there for Kate when her husband Derek Draper was battling long-term effects of Covid-19.They were also together on the show when Kate returned to work after her husband's tragic passing at 56 in January.

Kate Garraway has shared her feelings of gratitude for being able to be with her late husband in his final hours after he sadly passed away at the age of 56 on January 3, after battling multiple health complications due to coronavirus.The Good Morning Britain presenter opened up on her husband, Derek Draper, a former political lobbyist turned author and psychologist, during an interview on LBC on Friday 16 February. She had previously revealed that she held his hand "throughout the last long hours and when he passed' after suffering a cardiac arrest before Christmas.

Kate Garraway has opened up and shared some lovely words for her dear friend Ben Shephard, as he says goodbye to Good Morning Britain. Ben, 49, told everyone on Friday, February 16, that he's going to be taking on a new role as a permanent host on This Morning alongside Cat Deeley.

Kate Garraway’s emotional return to Good Morning Britain last Thursday, less than a week after the funeral for her late husband Derek Draper, has sparked concern with some of her loyal fans. Derek, 56, died on 3 January following a four-year battle against the effects of Covid, marking a sad end to the family’s ordeal. Just days after the moving funeral service, a tearful Kate, 56, spoke to her colleagues Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid from home.

Kate Garraway has shared the heartbreaking request her two children have made in the wake of their father Derek Draper's death, as she opened up on dealing with grief. Kate, 56, discussed mourning a loved one on Good Morning Britain on Friday, 9 February, following the passing of her husband Derek on 3 January. She was joined by EastEnders star Larry Lamb, 76, who spoke about losing his brother in 2019.