GMB rocked by Ofcom complaints over Richard Madeley and Susannah Reid interview

Richard Madeley had viewers laughing on GMB when he playfully hinted at quitting the show - just moments after it started. On Friday May 27, Charlotte Hawkins and Richard were back on our screens, ready to dive into the day's hot topics.

West Dunbartonshire’s MP has welcomed the calling of a general election, saying that it gives voters the opportunity to “kick out this woeful Westminster government.”

The Home Secretary insists he is 'particularly sorry' to Figen Murray after plans to introduce Martyn's Law were scuppered by the general election. Martyn Hett's campaigning mum walked 200 miles from Manchester to Westminster as part of her campaign to change the law.

BBC on Wednesday. The decision was made after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a surprise general election set for July 4.Buckingham Palace said that the royals cancelled visits “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign.”“Their Majesties send their sincere apologies to any of those who may be affected as a result,” the statement read.The Post reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.The king, 75, had outings planned for Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24, including visits to Bentley Factory Crewe and St Paul’s Community Centre in Cheshire.William, 41, had planned engagements for Thursday that also had to be called off.Due to the July 4 election, it’s unclear if the royals will still take participate in events in June like Trooping the Colour and Order of the Garter Day.

Nigel Farage has announced he is not standing as a Reform UK candidate in the July 4 General Election, but will “do my bit to help” the party in the campaign.

Andrew Neil is reuniting with Rupert Murdoch’s media empire to host UK and U.S. election coverage.

Good Morning Britain fans will know by now that host Richard Madeley isn't afraid to be blunt - something which competitions presenter Jake Quickenden learnt first-hand during Monday morning's show.The former X Factor star received a jokey telling-off from Richard whilst presenting a segment from south west London. Jake, 35, spent Monday morning telling GMB viewers about the show's latest competition which offers the chance to win £50,000 in cash and a BMW. However, in an eco-twist, the competition segment involved Jake riding a stationary bicycle which powered a smoothie maker, with the presenter offering to make all members of the crew a smoothie.

Ofcom has begun the procedure to issue GB News with a sanction following a “serious and repeated” breach of its code over a People’s Forum show in which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took questions from a live audience.

Kate Garraway has revealed that she was moved to tears by the overwhelming support she received from her Good Morning Britain colleagues upon her return to work.

Deaf model Georgia Meacham was left in tears during her appearance on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain, after she was surprised on-set by Love Island's Tasha Ghouri.Tasha, 25, made Love Island history in 2022, as its first-ever deaf contestant, and she's gone on to raise awareness of the condition ever since. On Wednesday, 15 May, Georgia appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk about being deaf, as she credited Tasha in making her feel more confident and open about her condition. Georgia said: "She was so confident and she was talking about it so positively, and growing up, I was always the only one at school with hearing aids, I was always the only one with a hearing aid at university with hearing aids.

Whilst many Good Morning Britain and longtime This Morning viewers might know Richard Madeley for his slightly-posh and TV-ready accent, they might be surprised to hear that his original accent is a lot different. The 68 year old made an appearance on This Morning - which he presented from 1988 to 2002 - on Wednesday, 15 May, where he spoke to new host Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard about his new novel, Father's Day.

Viewers were shocked at a throwback picture of Susanna Reid during a segment of Good Morning Britain on Tuesday 15 May when she revealed her acting background.The presenter was interviewing Casualty star Derek Thompson when she opened up about her television beginnings as an actress. Susanna starred in Channel 4’s The Price in 1985 - making Susanna just 13 years old at the time. Ed Balls was particularly intrigued and asked Derek: “Could she have been a star of the stage or the screen rather than television?” Derek looked momentarily confused before confirming: “We all thought you were going to be a star.” As Susanna went on to explain more about her time on television, she dropped the bomb that Succession’s Dame Harriet Walter played her mum.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left confused and left flocking to social media as an interview with Casualty legend Derek Thompson was branded 'awkward'. The actor was on the ITV news programme on Tuesday (May 14) to chat about appearing in Blue Lights.

Good Morning Britain started a brand new week on Monday (May 13) with Ed Balls and Susanna Reid ready to spill the latest news stories from around the globe. One of the main topics of discussion was the recent BAFTA TV awards, where beloved Scottish presenter, Lorraine Kelly, received a special honour for her undeniable impact on television over the years.Clearly Laura Tobin had a whale of a time celebrating at the event, appearing at work the next day still donning her shimmering gown.

TV presenter Susanna Reid has revealed how she feels about being single and bringing up her three sons in a new interview.The Good Morning Britain host is mum to Sam, 22, Finn, 20, and 18 year old Jack, from her previous 16 year relationship with former BBC sports journalist Dominic Cotton, and currently two of her boys live at home with her. While Susanna and Dominic remain friends as well as co-parents, Susanna, in an interview with Bella Magazine, firmly commented that she is single and said: “I’m perfectly happy with my own company.” “I talk to people all day.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told MPs that he “understands the strong feelings” across Parliament over the lack of response to the recently published Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s (PHSO) final report into the impact of changes to the State Pension age for women born in the 1950s. During Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, he acknowledged the “desire for urgency in addressing them” but added that an update “will be given to the House once those findings have been fully considered”.

Martin Lewis has announced that he will return as a presenter on Good Morning Britain, alongside co-host Susanna Reid, on Wednesday 8 May.The money saving expert and BBC Sounds podcast presenter occasionally steps in to host the programme, however, due to his hectic schedule, he is unable to appear on the show very often. On Tuesday, 7 May, the 51 year old said: “Tomorrow morning from 6am, I’m looking forward to sitting next to @susannahreid100 to present @GMB.

Emmerdale fans were left distracted when fan favourites Mark Charnock and Zoe Henry appeared on Good Morning Britain for a joint interview.The duo, who portray Marlon Dingle and Rhona Goskirk in the hit ITV soap, joined Susanna Reid and Ed Balls via video link from Emmerdale's iconic The Woolpack pub on Tuesday, 7 May. Mark, 55, and Zoe, 50, discussed their characters' upcoming storyline, which sees their marriage begin to breakdown.The actors also spoke about the on-going abuse storyline involving Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Tom King (James Chase).

George Galloway angrily cut off a live radio interview after being challenged over comments he made about gay relationships.

Kate Garraway had 'gone missing' from her usual slot on Good Morning Britain, leaving viewers left baffled at the shake-up in presenters on Friday's breakfast programme.