GMB's Ranvir Singh puts head in hands as co-star makes announcement
Good Morning Britain returned to our screens on Thursday (7 August), with Ranvir Singh and Ed Balls delivering the latest headlines and news to ITV viewers.
The pair covered a range of topics, from botched cosmetic procedures to the most recent developments on interest rates and tax increases.
Joining Ranvir and Ed was Richard Arnold, GMB's entertainment editor, for a segment packed with the latest showbiz and telly updates. However, one of Richard's stories had Ranvir pulling a face.
Richard broached the topic of Christmas, revealing that brands are already gearing up for their festive adverts, despite the holiday being months away. He posed the question: "Is it too early for some festive joy? Why not?!"
"Please, no! Please!" Ranvir pleaded, holding her head in her hands, reports the Mirror.
"I know, it's too early for me, too," Richard conceded. "Mariah, back in the box. We need to frock up for Halloween first!"
The GMB star then disclosed that actress Aimee Lou Wood, known for her roles in Sex Education and The White Lotus, has reportedly secured a brand deal for the festive season.
"But the battle has begun for the Christmas ad already. It's only 28 weeks away! But one brand has reportedly recruited Aimee Lou Wood already, to not just be the star of any ad, she'll be the star of an M&S ad," he enthusiastically informed Ranvir and Ed.
Richard wrapped up by saying: "The White Lotus actress will be taking over from Dawn French and her fairy alter-ego, with filming set to commence later this month."
Still reeling from the Christmas reference, Ranvir burst out: "Well, good for her!" while Richard chimed in: "Yes, exactly. Cha-ching!"
Elsewhere on Thursday's edition of Good Morning Britain, Ed and Ranvir interviewed ex-Love Island contestant Faye Winter, who found fame on the winter edition of the show in 2021, about her "terrifying" botched cosmetic procedures as the government considers proposing new laws regarding aesthetic practitioners.
The presenting duo also sat down with film producer Yavar Abbas, with the 105-year-old discussing his life and career, including his three marriages and his age.
This Morning favourite Josie Gibson later joined Ranvir and Ed on the GMB sofa, as she discussed her new ITV series, which sees her transform her Somerset home into an eco-friendly haven with the help of her family and friends.
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