ITV Good Morning Britain viewers say Paul Brand 'let himself down' as he makes hosting debut
18.08.2022 - 16:59
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Good Morning Britain viewers have been left divided as Paul Brand made his hosting debut on the show. Those tuning into the news programme were surprised to see the ITV News UK editor, and former political editor, at the helm alongside Kate Garraway.
The Welsh broadcaster helped Kate wake up the nation with the latest breaking news and other headlines, including A-Level results. But before kicking off the programme, Kate welcomed Paul onto the show who quickly replied: "I think I'm punching here, Kate."
But a giggling Kate replied: "You're really not," before continuing: "We're normally talking to you here in the studio about all the amazing things that you've done and brought to everyone's attention with your brilliant journalism but now you're back presenting GMB. How do you feel so far?"
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"Awake. which a good thing." Paul responded as Kate cheekily said: "That's a good start. Better than Ben Shephard most of the time." Paul then continued: "I've got a one-year-old son so he's been a good rehearsal for the early start and I'd normally be changing a nappy around now. So this is a significant upgrade to my usual morning routine."
Among the topics they tackled on Thursday's show (August 18) was the rail strikes which are continuing to cause travel chaos across the country. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union boss Mick Lynch appeared via video link, live from the picket line outside Euston station.
Rail services across the country have ground to a halt during the latest strike, in a bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions and there further industrial action is due to take place this weekend
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