Good Morning Britain fans blast 'uncomfortable and unacceptable' interview - raging 'there's no code of conduct here' as Ed Balls returns to screens
Good Morning Britain fans have blasted an 'uncomfortable and unacceptable' interview and some raged 'there's no code of conduct here' as Ed Balls returned to screens.
The news presenter, 58, appeared alongside Susanna Reid, 54, on Tuesday morning's show and covered the day's top stories.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, 56, featured on the ITV programme and triggered a wave of complaints from viewers.
Since last August, ITV conceded that Ed would not be allowed to interview his wife, Yvette, following an outcry.
On Tuesday's show, Susanna interviewed the politician while Ed sat out of the conversation.
But viewers still took to social media to share their outrage and some posted on X: 'It's still uncomfortable and even unacceptable to interview Yvette Cooper on #GMB when we the viewers know her husband is sitting alongside Susanna. #ITV.'
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, 56, pictured right, featured on the ITV programme and triggered a wave of complaints from viewers
'Is Ed gonna ask his wife what's for dinner later ? #gmb.'
While someone else argued there was, 'No code of conduct here folks'.
'Susanna Reid is interviewing the home secretary on #GMB right now and is having to ask all the questions herself, because her co-host happens to be the Home Secretary's husband.'
'How the f*** can Ed stay impartial when his wife is being interviewed? This program is a f****** joke.'
'I bet Ed Balls won't be questioning her when she's being interviewed #gmb.'
It comes as Good Morning Britain fans were previously distracted by Ed's 'weird' new look.
Ed returned on Monday and shared he had spent last week sailing and enjoying the sunshine.
However, some viewers were taken aback by his sun tanned appearance on his return and took to social media to share their thoughts.
On Tuesday's show, Susanna interviewed the politician while Ed sat out of the conversation but viewers still took to social media to share their outrage
Many posted on X: 'Ed's tan looks too perfect to be real. Weird. #GMB.'
'Ed Balls turning into Tango Trump. Orange Man @GMB #GMB.'
'Has Balls gone a Trump shade of orange ???? #gmb.'
Co-host Susanna also commented on Ed's appearance on Monday and said: 'Somebody got some warm weather over the weekend.'
He explained: 'They did, it looks like I've been on some exotic beach but actually it was the Isle Of Wight, Portsmouth and Poole.
'I was on a sailing boat last week and it was very sunny it turned out. I think all the rays were reflecting off of the water.'
'You wore your factor 25 but still, you've come in sunkissed and glowing,' Susanna added.
Ed then shared he had enjoyed a game of football too, which had resulted in some pain.
He said: 'I know, well I also played football on Saturday and I'm in immense pain, I can hardly move having played this football match, so sunkissed but a bit stiff.'
However, Ed's return wasn't welcomed by some viewers who threatened to 'turn off' their TV.
Many posted on X: 'No thanks Ed comes on, we turn off.'
'Had to turn off as soon as I saw Ed Balls as many other people I'm sure he is useless.'
Earlier this month, Good Morning Britain viewers were left infuriated by a presenter shake-up on the show.
Susanna, who usually presents the ITV show alongside Ed, Richard Madeley, 68, and Kate Garraway, 57, Monday to Wednesday, with alternative Thursdays, had taken some time off.
This meant that the programme was hosted by a step-in host - and the shake-up was in place for the whole week.
For some of the instalments Richard and Charlotte Hawkins, 49, stepped in while Marverine Cole - who does appear on GMB from time to time - also presented segments on the morning news show.
The different team left many flock to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts.
One wrote on the social media platform: 'Turn on #GMB see who is presenting and turn off. Absolute s*** show. Which is why I decided to stop watching #GMB Not good for my blood pressure.'
'Good God Richard's back with Charlotte, time to switch off.'
'Not this week thanks. Can't watch Madeley.'
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