Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid made an announcement during Thursday’s show, as she confirmed she will be taking a break
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid made an unexpected announcement at the end of Thursday’s programme as she announced her upcoming absence from the show.
The TV star, 54, appeared on our TV screens on Thursday (July 10) morning with co-presenter Richard Madeley as they covered the day’s leading news headlines.
Nevertheless, as the programme drew to a close, Susanna disclosed that viewers won’t see her for the coming weeks as she embarks on her summer break.
Addressing the audience at home, she declared: “I am off on my summer holidays and we’ll see you at the start of the new term.”
The identity of Susanna’s temporary replacement remains unconfirmed, though it’s likely to be one of GMB’s established presenters including Ranvir Singh, Kate Garraway, or Charlotte Hawkins, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Susanna Reid made a sudden announcement at the end of the show(Image: ITV)
Following her move to the ITV programme in 2014, after stints on programmes including BBC Breakfast, Sunday Morning Live, and The Andrew Marr Show, Susanna has established herself as a cornerstone of morning television.
She’s the recognisable presenter who appears on our screens from Monday through Wednesday, partnered with various rotating co-hosts.
This development coincides with ITV’s planned major restructuring of its daytime programming, which has placed numerous positions in jeopardy.
These substantial alterations have generated apprehension amongst both employees and audiences regarding the fate of their beloved programmes and presenters on the network. ITV executives have announced a major shake-up for Loose Women and Lorraine as part of fresh cost-cutting initiatives.
Daytime shows such as Good Morning Britain could also be affected by the cuts(Image: ITV)
From 2026, Lorraine Kelly’s morning programme will be slashed to just 30 minutes, broadcasting from 9:30am to 10am instead of its current hour-long format.
The show will also be trimmed to just 30 weeks annually, meaning the regular stand-in hosts who typically cover during Lorraine’s breaks will find themselves without work.
ITV chiefs have also revealed that Loose Women faces significant alterations, with the programme moving to “a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year” according to network executives.
The potential threat to employment has sparked viewer speculation about which presenters might face the axe.
These modifications were revealed in May by Kevin Lygo, Managing Director of ITV’s Media and Entertainment Division, who declared the alterations were essential to “generate savings.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX
