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Coronation Street fans have called upon ITV to create a special guest star role for a household name, as they pleaded with the network to allow Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard to walk the cobbles. The surprising demand came after fan favourite Mary Taylor mentioned her crush on the star during Tuesday’s (19 September) visit to the soap, including a scandalous reference to her daydream about sharing a bed with him! As regular viewers will know, Mary’s showbiz crush has been mentioned multiple times in recent years, with the eccentric character even having wrapped herself in a blanket emblazoned with his face previously.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway today admitted she's "disturbed" by a warning made by ex-Love Island star and professional boxer Tommy Fury, ahead of his upcoming fight with YouTuber KSI. Appearing on the early morning news show alongside his father John Fury, Tommy, 24, left host Kate, 56, feeling uncomfortable when he dished out a chilling warning to opponent KSI just weeks before the Battle of Britain boxing bout on October 14 in Manchester.Talking about dedicating his life to preparing for the fight - even if that means spending time away from fiance Molly-Mae Hague and their seven month old daughter Bambi - Tommy told viewers: "This is an easy win for me, I’m training like I’m training for an undisputed world title fight.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard were left in stitches after an on-air blunder ahead of interviewing a guest.The co-stars were reunited on Thursday morning following a variety of presenter shake-ups on the breakfast show due to the summer holidays, and it wasn't long before they were cracking each other up. Kate, 56, and Ben, 48, are close friends both on and off the set, which often sparks hilarious moments and banter while the pair are presenting.Thursday's episode was no exception, ahead of the pair speaking to Doctor Who star Jemma Redgrave, 58, about an upcoming role for the actress.

Ben Shephard has wished his wife, Annie, a happy birthday on Instagram. Though the 48 year old doesn’t really share much about his personal life with fans, he posted a sweet message along with a lovely photo of Annie looking joyful as she smiled while out in the sun.

Love Your Garden viewers were left heartbroken after it was revealed the teenage star of the show had died. The ITV programme showed Alan Titchmarsh and his team transform the backyard of Harri Torr, a 15 year old battling terminal cancer. At the conclusion of the episode, which first aired in 2020 and was repeated on Tuesday (22 August), a tribute confirmed Harri had since tragically died from the disease.

Former X Factor and N Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos hasn't had sex in two years, as she sticks to strict celibacy rule.The 35-year-old singer said she will stick to the rule until she is in a monogamous relationship. N Dubz have been on an extended hiatus for the past 11 years, but reformed as a group over the last year to perform a string of shows and release a new album.The group, which consisted of Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer, saw huge success in their heyday which saw them pick up four MOBO Awards, and they even got themselves a BRIT Award nomination. Now, they have signed a global record deal with EMI and are releasing the single Timeless.

GB news presenter, Pip Tomson, has spoken out about ‘intolerant people’ as she gives her reason for quitting breakfast show, Good Morning Britain.The 45-year-old news correspondent quit her role after ten years at Good Morning Britain in May this year to announce she was joining a rival team at GB news. In her leaving announcement, Pip said she was "proud to work on such a great forward-thinking show." "I’ll miss the awesome team terribly," she added.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag James Middleton has opened up on sister Kate's "quirks", sharing that he couldn't be prouder of how she has blossomed into her role as a senior Royal.The younger brother of the Princess of Wales joined Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, 20 July, where he spoke about his pride at everything his sister had achieved. Hosts Kate and Ben told James, 36, that they thought Kate had been doing a fantastic job after a tough couple of years for the Royals, which has included the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III, and Prince Harry's revelations about tensions within the family.

Kate Garraway said her husband Derek Draper “burst into tears” as she was awarded an MBE - but Prince William was “not allowed” to console him. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, was officially handed the honour by the Prince of Wales, 41, during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday to recognise her services to broadcasting, journalism and charity. Her proud husband Derek, 55, attended the ceremony to support his wife in a rare public appearance and was visibly moved by the occasion.

Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh has left viewers in a state of shock following her strange on-air toilet confession. In the episode, Good Morning Britain put a focus on reservoir water levels and taps running dry. Ranvir, 45, who replaced regular host Susanna Reid in Thursday’s episode of the show, 15 June, shared some of her hacks for how she saves water with co-host Ben Shephard.

Gene Simmons spat out his chewing gum into the hand of Susanna Reid live on Good Morning Britain.The Kiss singer, 73, pulled the stunt on the ITV breakfast show as he discussed how he once sold his used gum for $245,000 (almost £200,000) at a charity auction. As the cameras returned to the studio following a live link with Andi Peters, Susanna said: “Gene Simmons is here and chewing gum.

Emma and Matt Willis have admitted that they still get "annoyed" with each other as they reach 15 years of marriage.The loved up duo appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain with hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard to discuss all things marriage and their upcoming charity trek. Speaking to the hosts the duo spoke about their marriage, acknowledging that they have been through some tough times like many marriages but they have come out the other side.

Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu has debuted a blonde hair transformation for summer on Good Morning Britain.The ITV2 dating show champion was a guest on the morning news show to talk about her visit to Turkey to help people affected by the devastating earthquake in February. Ekin-Su, who won Love Island with Davide Sanclimenti, had blonde hair when she first found fame on the dating show but more recently has had glossy dark tresses.

Love Island's Tasha Ghouri appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday morning and wore a sweet tribute to her boyfriend Andrew Le Page as she spoke about her experience growing up deaf.The star, 23, looked stunning as she opted for a classic black suit over a black T-shirt and showed off her natural beauty as she wore minimal makeup. She styled the look with a dainty gold necklace featuring a letter T, for Tasha, and the letter A in a sweet tribute to her boyfriend Andrew, whom she met through the hit ITV show Love Island.

It's an age-old question.... can men and women ever truly be friends? And it was the hot topic of debate on Good Morning Britain this morning with Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins opening up the conversation with two reality show stars.

Good Morning Britain star Pip Tomson has confirmed she's leaving the hit show after a decade.The 45-year-old presenter took to social media to share the news with fans, confirming her departure from the popular breakfast show with an emotional message. Sharing a collage of images from her tenure on the ITV series to her 15.4K Instagram followers, Pip penned: "The sun is now setting on my (almost) 10 yrs at Good Morning Britain & ITV. "It's been both fun, infuriating, inspiring & unforgettable.

Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard was flooded with support after he shared a relatable update on his son Sam. Proud dad Ben, 48, posted a heartwarming tribute to his eldest son, who is about to turn 18 and just had his last full day at school before taking his A levels.

Dr Hilary was forced to briefly take over Lorraine on Thursday's episode as host Lorraine Kelly was left unable to speak due to losing her voice, leaving the star communicating via cards. During Good Morning Britain, Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard headed to the ITV studio to see what was coming up that day to which a silent Lorraine, 63, appeared - as they explained she had lost her voice.

Lorraine Kelly was absent for a second day on Thursday after she was sent home early on Wednesday due to going down with a "hideous" bug.The presenter, 63, was replaced by Ranvir Singh on Wednesday and the Good Morning Britain star stepped in again on Thursday to host the ITV show. During Thursday's Good Morning Britain, Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard went to the Lorraine studio to hear what was happening on the show.To which Ranvir appeared, joking she was given more notice today than she was yesterday, saying: "Lorraine is still recovering, I got in for 6:30 today so I should be fully prepared for the show today as opposed to yesterday!" It comes as Lorraine tweeted on Wednesday: "When you have to be sent home from work early in the morning because you are suddenly attacked by a hideous bug and were looking forward to interviewing @adamlambert THAT!" The presenter added: "Beyond disappointed but imagine if I had infected him !!!!!!" Lorraine's fans, viewers and celebrity pals were quick to wish the Scottish presenter well after her statement.

Strictly Come Dancing stars, singer Matt Goss and his pro-dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, appeared on Good Morning Britain today (October 7). Presenter Kate Garraway announced the pair were coming up on the show but appeared to have some difficulty pronouncing Nadiya's last name as she attempted to read the segment teaser saying "it's Matt and his partner Nadiya Bychkova" and then covered her mouth and said: "Oops did I say that wrongly," as her co-host Ben began to laugh.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left fuming with ITV for letting Holly and Phil off over the queue jumping row. On Tuesday's episode of GMB, co-hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard discussed people jumping the queue to see the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall, after the show had hit out at various politicians for skipping the wait last week.

Susanna Reid has explained why she and co-host Ben Shephard were still wearing dark clothes on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain following the Queen's funeral on Monday.The late Queen completed her final journey and reunited with her beloved Prince Philip at St. George's Chapel in Windsor on Monday 19 September.

Good Morning Britain viewers woke up to a "ray of sunshine" this morning (September 16) when a familiar soap star stood in for the usual weather presenter, Laura Tobin. Des Coleman hosted today's weather forecast to the delight of viewers who took to Twitter to praise him as a presenter.The popular weatherman is of course familiar to viewers having had career as an actor, even landing a role in EastEnders playing Lenny Wallace from 1996 to 1999. After leaving Albert Square, Des went on to appear in Casualty, The Bill and even appeared in the West End before training with the Met Office and moving into weather presenting.

ITV's Good Morning Britain has aired this morning with a special programme dedicated to The Queen, who passed away last week aged 96. During this morning's programme (September 12), TV presenter Ben Shephard talked about the moment news teams across the world had to break the sad story of Her Majesty's death and revealed that, at Good Morning Britain, he and his co-stars had been preparing to announce the news for years.The ITV broadcaster made the admission as he appeared alongside his co-host Susanna Reid, both dressed in black as they presented a special edition of the ITV breakfast show.

Ben Shephard often keeps his family out of the spotlight, but during the week, he shared a photo of his beloved wife Annie as she marked her birthday.PHOTOS: Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard's family home is idyllic – insideThe Good Morning Britain presenter posted the snap which saw the couple on a stunning beach together, with a cove stretching out behind them. Ben looked very dapper in a blue jumper, while Annie rocked a white and blue jumper and a stunning drop necklace.

GMB's Ben Shephard shared the sweetest photo alongside his beautiful wife, Annie as the pair stepped out for a romantic date night in London on Thursday.MORE: Ben Shephard breaks silence after Kate Garraway cancels GMB job to care for husband Derek DraperThe husband-and-wife duo were pictured in front of the very glamorous bar at the Royal Opera House enjoying a lavish date night watching Professor Brian Cox's show Horizon's Live.WATCH: Ben Shephard addresses Kate Garraway's absence from showCaptioning the post, Ben wrote: "Out on a school night! @royaloperahouse Thanks @profbriancox, what an experience! #horizonslive."READ: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of son Jack - and cracks 'hilarious' dad jokeSEE: Ben Shephard reveals wife's 'struggle' over shock injury as he makes GMB returnThe husband and wife duo looked so loved up in the sweet snap. Ben looked super smart in a navy blue polo top and wife Annie, who matched her husband, looked effortlessly beautiful in an outfit in the same shade.

Ben Shephard has spoken about the grief he felt following the recent loss of a close friend during Friday's Good Morning Britain.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photos of wife Annie during glamorous outingSpeaking with Reverend Richard Coles about his upcoming Channel 4 documentary on grief, the 47-year-old host revealed he was completely "shocked" as he struggled to come to terms with the death.WATCH: Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard overcome with emotion after GMB deathHe explained: "I lost a very close friend recently, a really big shock, out of the blue. And it was another friend that said grief is a bit like a wave - it hits you suddenly and then it dissipates and then suddenly, randomly it comes back out of nowhere and it hits you again."READ: Reverend Richard Coles shares heartbreaking post following death of partnerMORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of son Jack - and cracks 'hilarious' dad jokeBen added: "That's certainly something that I've experienced.

Ben Shephard and his wife Annie looked every inch the glamorous couple in newly released pictures from this week's Henley Royal Regatta.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of son Jack - and cracks 'hilarious' dad jokeTaking to his Instagram on Thursday, the Tipping Point host shared a series of pictures from the lavish outing which took place on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames.WATCH: Ben Shephard shares glimpse inside romantic day with wife Annie"For the first time @mrsannieshephard and I got to experience the #henleyroyalregatta and what an occasion it is," the Good Morning Britain presenter wrote. "The outfits, the blazers, the awesome rowing and especially the champagne!! Wow!!MORE: Ben Shephard reveals wife's 'struggle' over shock injury as he makes GMB returnREAD: Ben Shephard jokes BBC will have to 'pay for divorce' if he takes part in Strictly"Working with @alexgregorygb (once I'd sorted his tie) was a real treat too what a legend he is.

Tipping Point and Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard has opened up about his disbelief that his son is just a year away from adulthood.The dad-of-two has only ever given rare insights into his life away from the cameras, but speaking to his co-host Kate Garraway on the ITV show on Thursday morning, he revealed he's got big plans for his eldest son, Sam's birthday.The 47-year-old had been discussing the new Top Gun film's premiere at Cannes Film Festival with Richard Arnold, when he shared he'd already bagged some tickets for the new film, Top Gun: Maverick. Speaking to Kate and Richard, he said: "It's my Sam's 17th birthday. So the film comes out next Wednesday officially...

Ben Shephard has taken to social media to share a very poignant tribute.MORE: Ben Shephard and wife Annie got married on a private island - breathtaking photosThe 47-year-old star uploaded a backstage photo taken on the set of his hit game show, Tipping Point, as he shared some heartbreaking news with his fans. WATCH: Ben Shephard falls victim to golfing prankHe wrote: “Today’s Tipping Point is a poignant one… since recording the show, lovely contestant Cath, pictured backstage here, has passed away.

A poignant tribute has been made by Ben Shephard for a contestant who died before an episode of Tipping Point aired. The TV presenter, 47, took to social media before the latest instalment of the ITV quiz show on Wednesday to inform fans that the show's guest, Cath from Bolton, had sadly passed away. He wrote on Twitter: "Today’s Tipping Point is a poignant one… since recording the show, lovely contestant Cath, pictured backstage here, has passed away.

Richard Arnold made a joke on Good Morning Britain about how much airtime he gets on the show. The 52-year-old reporter had to cover some sports news in his entertainment section as Ben Shepherd kept interjecting about the missing facts from his story.

It turns out celebrities love to get involved with their favourite franchises as much as fans do, and that's lead to many major cameos in hit films and TV shows. As Ben Shephard dropped the bombshell that he appeared in a Harry Potter movie on Good Morning Britain,OK! started to wonder what other famous faces have slipped into the background of iconic films or TV series.

Good Morning Britain viewers have been left unimpressed after watching an April Fool's Day prank on the ITV programme. Laura Tobin, 40, who "goes through the bins" at the studio as part of her eco mission, appeared on screen to talk to a Matthew Pottage, who was described as the curator of RHS Garden Wisley, about a rare plant. Matthew explained that it was a result of a five-year breeding programme and shared that they would be naming it after the TV presenter and then release it for sale in a "few years".

Ben Shephard joked that Susanna Reid’s career “peaked” as they discussed “bonking” in Bridgerton on Good Morning Britain. The co-hosts of the ITV morning show were chatting about how the first season of the hit Netflix series had many steamy scenes, but the second series is notably different and many fans have been disappointed.

Lorraine Kelly is the latest star to pay tribute to The Wanted Singer Tom Parker following his tragic death aged 33. After the sad news broke that Tom had passed away on Wednesday 30 March, Lorraine, 62, praised the brave star for how he dealt with his brain tumour diagnosis with “such grace.” During her ITV show, the Scottish TV presenter said: “Welcome back.That's, of course, The Wanted, and the very sad news yesterday that singer Tom Parker has died from a brain tumour.” Continuing to read Tom's wife Kelsey's emotional statement telling Tom's fans the sad news, Lorraine added her own condolences.