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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.

Ben Shephard amazed Good Morning Britain viewers when he revealed that he had a cameo in one of the Harry Potter movies. The 46-year-old presenter featured briefly in the franchise's sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.The Tipping Point presenter looked unrecognisable with chestnut shoulder length hair and a moustache during the appearance As they discussed their upcoming interview with Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, Ben dropped his claim to fame into the conversation, revealing that he appeared in one of the hit movies, too! Ben quipped: “Because, of course, some of us have been in Harry Potter as well.” To which Kate Garraway replied: “Oh my giddy Aunt.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with OK! daily newsletter .

Ben Shephard took to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday to pay heart-warming tribute to one of his friends – and asked his followers to support her, too.The Good Morning Britain presenter shared a post that featured a photo of a woman with her young daughter and captioned it: "This is my brilliant friend @lizfraser1 and her gorgeous little girl Scout."MORE: GMB's Ranvir Singh left shocked by Ben Shephard's comments on-airHe went on: "Her recovery journey from what she's been through is miraculous – I'm sure she will help many others who sadly find themselves in a similar position if they can find her!! So pls give her a follow and share her story."WATCH: Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard overcome with emotion after Good Morning Britain deathMum-of-four Liz is a journalist and bestselling author of the memoir Coming Clean, which is about living with an alcoholic. This isn't the first post Ben's made recently in support of one of his friends.MORE: Ben Shephard shares rare photo of night out with wife AnnieSEE: 8 gameshow hosts' TV-worthy houses: From Ben Shephard to Rylan ClarkLast month, the kind-hearted star penned a supportive message in honour of his co-star Kate Garraway, expressing his admiration for her strength, talent, and sense of humour, especially in light of her husband Derek's battle with COVID-19.

Lydia Bright left Ben Shephard horrified as she revealed a fan once asked her to sign an urn containing their late mum’s ashes. 31 year old Lydia, who shot to fame on reality series The Only Way is Essex, opened up about the surreal experience with the Good Morning Britain presenter during a celebrity edition of his ITV afternoon game show, Tipping Point.