Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley announces break and he'll be off screen for weeks
Good Morning Britain star Richard Madeley has announced a show break, and he'll be off screen for weeks.
During Thursday's (July 17) broadcast of the popular ITV show, Richard appeared alongside co-presenter Kate Garraway.
The pair briefed audiences on the upcoming five-day strike by resident doctors and chatted with actor Martin Shaw, who famously declined the opportunity to portray James Bond.
Richard and Kate also delivered crucial guidance for parents regarding child safety, following recent alerts about the risks of serving slushie beverages to youngsters under seven years old.
Laura Tobin joined them in the studio to deliver regular weather forecasts, whilst Marverine Cole handled the remaining news segments, reports the Mirror.
As the programme drew to a close, Richard and Kate discussed the day's major headlines with political commentators Jonathan Ashworth and Kwasi Kwarteng, before passing the baton to Lorraine Kelly.
Just as GMB prepared to wrap up, Richard disclosed that he'd be taking leave over the coming weeks, but assured viewers of his return.
"Right, I'm off for three weeks, I'll see you all in three weeks' time," he announced.
"Are you? Have a lovely holiday. You haven't rebelled, you haven't been suspended, you're just going on holiday," Kate responded.
Richard jokingly concluded: "No, I haven't had the whip taken away, but I've had it applied a few times."
The replacement for Richard on the breakfast programme during his holiday has not been officially announced, but it's expected that one of his colleagues, Ed Balls, Martin Lewis, Adil Ray, or Rob Rinder, will step in.
Richard made a surprise comeback to daytime television in 2021 following Piers Morgan's departure from GMB after a row over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The veteran broadcaster, aged 69, is well-remembered for co-presenting ITV's This Morning alongside his wife Judy Finnigan from 1988 until 2001.
Richard's time off comes just a week after his co-presenter Susanna Reid revealed her own summer break from the show.
Speaking to viewers, she announced: "I am off on my summer holidays and will see you at the start of the new term."
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