Kate Garraway Hit with Major Shake-Up on Good Morning Britain

Kate Garraway welcomed ITV news correspondent Paul Brand to Good Morning Britain in the latest episode, delighting viewers with the unexpected hosting lineup. Known for her co-hosts such as Ed Balls, Richard Madeley, and Adil Ray, Kate seemed thrilled to share the desk with Paul for the morning.

With a warm smile, Kate greeted her guest co-host, saying, “Lovely to have you here, by the way.” Paul responded enthusiastically, “Great to be here this morning.” Paul, ITV News’ UK Editor, and a seasoned journalist has also hosted the Tonight program since 2022. His polished presence quickly made him a fan favorite, with viewers taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express their admiration and campaign for him to become a permanent addition to the show, told HELLO!.

Though Paul is new to some GMB viewers, he’s no stranger to live TV or to Kate. During the broadcast, Kate noted it had been a while since they last shared the screen, to which Paul replied, “It has been a little while. I’m used to late nights rather than early mornings, but it’s lovely to be here this morning with you.”

Kate quipped back, “Brilliant, thank you. We’ll see if you feel like that at nine o’clock.” Ahead of his guest appearance, Paul teased his return on X with a throwback photo alongside Kate, captioning it, “Hope @kategarraway is feeling especially patient!”

The hosting lineup on Good Morning Britain has been notably dynamic in recent months. October saw Martin Lewis co-anchor with Susanna Reid, and showbiz reporter Richard Arnold announced he’d be taking a break from the program. Meanwhile, Ben Shephard made a surprise return, joining Susanna and Richard Madeley to celebrate Pride of Britain winner Jacob Newson, a ten-year-old aspiring pilot who raised over £160,000 in memory of his late mother. Ben, a former GMB regular, stepped away from the show earlier this year to co-host This Morning alongside Cat Deeley.

Paul’s appearance is part of the program’s ongoing effort to refresh its lineup, and his seamless chemistry with Kate has already sparked calls for a more permanent role on the show. For now, fans seem to be enjoying the shake-up and looking forward to more surprises in the coming weeks.