ITV Good Morning Britain fans delighted as Richard Madeley makes return after break
Richard Madeley returned to Good Morning Britain on Monday, alongside Kate Garraway
Good Morning Britain fans were delighted as Richard Madeley made his return after a break.
During the opening of Monday's (August 11) instalment of the popular ITV show, Richard and co-presenter Kate Garraway brought audiences up to speed with the day's key news stories.
The pair discussed the possibility of motorists over 70 being prohibited from driving if they don't pass mandatory eyesight examinations, along with proposals for knife detection equipment in every British school.
Richard and Kate also addressed the surge in retail theft nationwide.
Weather presenter Laura Tobin joined them in the studio to deliver regular meteorological updates, whilst Marverine Cole handled the remaining news bulletins, reports the Mirror.
Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway hosted Good Morning Britain on Monday (August 11)
(Image: ITV)
Whilst tuning in, numerous ITV audiences noticed that today marked Richard's initial return following his three-week summer holiday.
One viewer posted on X (previously Twitter), "Madeley's back," with another commenting, "Madeley back on presenting."
A third remarked, "Oh Joy. Madeley," whilst a fourth audience member similarly posted, "Richard Madeley back on @gmb."
A fifth supporter reflected this feeling, stating: "Happy Days, our own Walter Mitty Richard Madeley."
Last month, Richard disclosed he would be taking time off, mere days after main presenter Susanna Reid confirmed her summer absence from the programme.
Richard returned after a three-week summer break
(Image: ITV)
GMB has subsequently featured different presenters covering for them, including Charlotte Hawkins, Ranvir Singh, and Adil Ray.
Elsewhere on today's programme, Richard and Kate covered an exclusive ITV News interview with Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland, ahead of her forthcoming memoir's release.
In conversation with Julie Etchingham, Nicola reflected on her 2023 arrest, her sexuality, and her previous legislative decisions.
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However, GMB viewers were less than thrilled with the amount of airtime dedicated to the interview. One viewer took to X to comment: "Christ, is there any news?"
Another chimed in with: "Any other news?" while a third questioned: "Why is an interview with Sturgeon a big thing?"
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 6am
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