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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Good Morning Britain viewers blast 'painful to watch' Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley for 'really annoying and embarrassing' habit just minutes into show
Good Morning Britain viewers have blasted 'painful to watch' Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley for their 'really annoying and awkward' habit just minutes into the show. The co-hosts brought viewers the latest headlines on Thursday's episode of the ITV breakfast news programme. Segments covered topics from the upcoming five-day resident doctors' strike, to the dangers of children under seven consuming slush drinks. The pair also interviewed The Professionals actor Martin Shaw, 80, about him turning down the opportunity to play James Bond. They were joined in the studio by weather presenter Laura Tobin and reporter Marverine Cole to help host. But despite the full schedule, viewers could not focus - they were distracted by Kate, 58, and Richard, 69, constantly talking over each other. One said on X: 'Richard and Kate talking over each other - awkward lol.' Another commented on the social media platform: 'Why are Richard and Kate over talking each other. F***ing annoying!' Someone else weighed in: '@GMB can you please get Richard and Kate to stop talking over each other... it's horrible to watch.' Another similarly said: 'Richard and Kate shouting over each other, unwatchable.' Meanwhile, one commented: 'Richard and Kate are both just constant interrupters. It's embarrassing and hard to watch.' One viewer thought there might be more to it: 'I get the feeling Kate and Richard don't like each other. It's always a match on who will talk first...' Some commented particularly on Richard: 'He's so annoying, constantly talking over and interrupting Kate... He never lets her complete a sentence! 'Just pipe down Madeley, you're doing my head in!' Despite the full schedule, viewers could not focus - they were distracted by Kate, 58, and Richard, 69, constantly talking over each other One viewer thought there might be more to it Similarly, another person said: 'Does Richard Madeley think he is superior to Kate Garraway? Doesn't let her finish statements she is making.' Someone else agreed, replying: 'They both seem off this morning, not a great chemistry.' Elsewhere in the episode, Kate and Richard interviewed Scottish broadcaster and former Celebrity Masterchef star Aasmah Mir, 53. They spoke about the ongoing scandal afflicting the cooking competition, now both John Torode, 59, and Gregg Wallace, 60, have been sacked as presenters. The GMB co-presenters were also joined by entertainment reporter Richard Arnold. He had exciting news for viewers on the last series of the hit Netflix sci-fi programme Stranger Things and the new HBO TV adaptation of Harry Potter. It comes after Kate recently left GMB viewers distracted again - but, that time, by a particular outfit choice. An episode at the start of this month, which she hosted with Robert Rinder, 47, saw her wear a butter yellow top and a cream, leaf print jacket. But some viewers recognised her outfit from This Morning's makeover segment with Gok Wan, 50, on the episode of the ITV chat show just the day before. The fashion expert had styled guest Stephanie, who was preparing for her step-daughter's wedding. Stephanie revealed her look to co-hosts Ben Shephard, 50, and Cat Deeley, 48, as Gok explained the pyjama-inspired blazer and trousers were from Monsoon. Gok commented: 'It's got to be about comfort, you're going off to a wedding. You're going to be doing everything from dancing, sitting, standing... 'A pyjama suit is very on trend at the moment.' It appears Kate decided to wear the same stylish blazer for her appearance on Good Morning Britain and some viewers took to X to point it out. One penned: 'I'm sure Kate's outfit was used on a makeover on #ThisMorning the other day? #GMB.' Someone else added: '#GMB Kate's outfit is the one Gok dressed one of his makeover models in on This Morning yesterday!'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ANOTHER Good Morning Britain host announces extended break from show in fresh ITV presenter shake-up
Another Good Morning Britain host has announced an extended break from the ITV show in a fresh ITV presenter shake-up. On Thursday's episode of the show saw Richard Madeley, 69, and Kate Garraway, 58, return to our screens to discuss the latest headlines. At the end of the instalment, Richard said: 'Right. I'm off for three weeks. I'll see you in three weeks time!' A shocked Kate asked: 'Are you?!' 'Yes,' Richard replied. Kate told him: 'Have a lovely holiday! You haven't rebelled, you haven't been suspended...' Richard giggled and said: 'No...' He continued: 'No I haven't had the whip taken away.' It comes after another GMB presenter told viewers they were taking a break from the programme. During last Thursday's episode, Susanna Reid, 54, explained to viewers that she was taking her 'holidays' as the show wrapped. Just before handing over to Lorraine, Susanna said she was now officially on leave from the programme. The host - who is the main anchor of the show - did not say the exact date she'd return to screens, but that it would be at 'term time', likely meaning around the start of September. She said: 'I am off on my holidays but I will see you at the star of the new term.' It's unclear who will replace Susanna and co-host the show in her absence from Monday to Thursdays. However, Richard Madeley jokingly confirmed he isn't going anywhere as he waved in her face following the news, saying: 'I am still here!' Richard and Susanna's break comes amid a period of change for the breakfast programme ahead of its behind-the-scenes shakeup next year as part of ITV budget cuts. Lorraine and Loose Women face the brunt of the cuts, with GMB's programme to be merged with ITN, who produce ITV News. Meanwhile, the Good Morning Britain has been slammed after making a controversial move to cut costs even more. Execs have axed its US office for the first time in the award-winning show's history. The Sun reported how the move means Good Morning Britain will no longer have a dedicated team across the pond to cover big stories across current affairs and entertainment. A source told the publication how the show, which is anchored by Susanna Reid and launched in 2014, will likely use ITN's main news hub in the US for reports. They said: 'They have completely axed their American operation, with the intensity of the news cycle in the US as it is - especially now, with a president who is making headlines daily. 'How does that make any sense? 'These cuts are a disaster in the making. The way they have gone about all of this is messy and it is devastating for us all.' The source added it was a 'shortsighted' move and a 'brazen pivot away from journalism' that will result in 'genuine, good quality people' leaving the show. However, a spokesperson for ITV said: 'ITV is currently in consultation over proposed changes and no final decisions have been made on redundancies. 'ITV News has a significant presence across North America and its award winning bureau will continue to provide Viewers with trusted international news.' Last year Susanna went clubbing with her grown-up sons Sam, 22, Finn, 21, and 19-year-old Jack during her holidays. In an interview with Woman & Home, she admitted: 'I'm not really a pub-goer, but I go clubbing. 'I went clubbing with them during the day and had the most amazing time. I stopped drinking in 2018 and I'm now predominantly teetotal. 'I have a Buck's Fizz on Christmas Day, I had half a glass of champagne on my mum's birthday and I have a drink once every couple of months – including a couple in Ibiza – but I don't have pints at the pub like I did in my 20s.' Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 from 6am and is available to stream on ITVX.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley bids farewell as he confirms break
Good Morning Britain star Richard Madeley will be taking some time away from the show over the next few weeks Good Morning Britain star Richard Madeley has announced that he'll be taking a break from the breakfast show. During Thursday's (July 17) edition of the hit ITV programme, Richard woke up the nation alongside his co-host Kate Garraway. Towards the end of the show, Richard and Kate spoke to commentators Jonathan Ashworth and Kwasi Kwarteng about the day's news before handing over to Lorraine Kelly. Just before GMB went off-air, Richard revealed that he would be taking some time off over the next few weeks but would be back soon. "Right, I'm off for three weeks, I'll see you all in three weeks' time," he said. "Are you? Have a lovely holiday. You haven't rebelled, you haven't been suspended, you're just going on holiday," Kate added. This is a breaking showbiz story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest news, pictures and videos.
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
A tricky question on Good Morning Britain for Mary Lou McDonald
Does the island of Ireland contain two badly-run economies or one, or none? The question arises following Mary Lou McDonald 's appearance on Monday's Good Morning Britain on ITV. After calling for a united Ireland, the Sinn Féin president was asked by presenter Richard Madeley: 'Why do you want Northern Ireland still so badly? Because, economically, I think it's fair to say it's close to being a basket case at the moment. This country pays it a huge amount in terms of subsidies to Ulster, far more than we get back.' This question was full of horror for unionists, in language and tone. Madeley's view of Northern Ireland as a different country leaching off his own is presumably widespread. A decade ago, ITV dropped a plan to change the title of Good Morning Britain to Good Morning UK. Perhaps it thought the audience would be as confused about the distinction as its presenter. But the question was also full of traps for McDonald, even if Madeley appeared to have sprung them unwittingly. READ MORE Since 2013 Sinn Féin has insisted Northern Ireland requires almost no subsidy, as the £10 billion-plus subvention is a perfidious British accounting trick. In recent years it has simultaneously condemned the Irish Government for economic mismanagement while boasting that the Republic is booming and could easily afford what costs of unification remain. The party restated this two weeks ago, following an academic report. Its subvention claim assumes Britain would continue paying State and unfunded public service pensions to Northern Ireland, without collecting any taxes. Although this is highly implausible, it is Sinn Féin's position and McDonald was put on the spot over it. Describing Northern Ireland as a basket case might also have raised republican hackles. Sinn Féin has co-governed Stormont for almost two decades. Since the start of this decade it has increasingly claimed leadership of economic policy, taking control of the Department of Finance and adding the Department for the Economy last year, when it also took the First Minister's chair. Sinn Féin has used these positions to develop what are supposedly flagship policies on labour market reform, an industrial strategy and fiscal devolution. It has sought credit for Northern Ireland's unique post-Brexit trading arrangements, claiming these have grown investment and cross-Border trade. [ John FitzGerald: Irish unification would hit South harder than 2008 crash Opens in new window ] This seizing of the reins has been accompanied by promises of prosperity for all through Stormont, serving the goal of a united Ireland. Sinn Féin has given every impression of having resolved the conundrum, for republicans, of how to govern Northern Ireland successfully while also seeking to end its existence. The party could claim this is beginning to work, although few of its policies have yet been implemented. Northern Ireland has been the best-performing part of the UK since Brexit by some measures and even its subvention is no longer an outlier: Scotland had a slightly larger subsidy per head in 2023. Scottish nationalists point to this to argue for rejoining the EU through independence. Sinn Féin could do likewise. Instead, McDonald simply echoed Madeley. 'The North is consistently in economic difficulties because it is not economically viable as a territory,' she replied. The Sinn Féin president then headed off to her main engagement in London, alongside First Minister Michelle O'Neill, to address the UK's Foreign Press Association on a united Ireland. Both women made their case, yet again, in terms of Northern Ireland requiring almost no subvention. Sinn Féin could say none of this is necessarily contradictory and it is delivering economic progress in Northern Ireland despite the poor hand history has dealt it. But McDonald could not bring herself to say this on ITV. Obviously, Sinn Féin is tailoring its message to different audiences. [ Leo Varadkar: 'All trends point towards Irish unification in the next few decades' Opens in new window ] The message to the British public is 'let us take this expensive burden off your hands', without revealing it expects Britain to keep paying the bills. The pensions claim is to reassure the Republic unification would be painless. Even a perfectly manageable amount of pain is seemingly too much to ask. Constant complaining in the Dáil about the Irish economy is to be expected of an opposition party. But Sinn Féin is a party of government in Northern Ireland and people there hear its contradictory spinning elsewhere. On Tuesday DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said Sinn Féin ministers 'need to be open with the public – are they working to promote our economy or have they simply binned it as economically unviable?' While this is unlikely to cause a serious row at Stormont, the depressing long-term implications are starting to sink in. Sinn Féin has not resolved the conundrum of making Northern Ireland work, nor is it giving serious economic thought to a united Ireland. It is just marking time until a Border poll – still maybe decades away – by telling everyone whatever it thinks they want to hear.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Is Northern Ireland an economic basket case, like Richard Madeley said?
TV presenter Richard Madeley suggested this week that Northern Ireland is economically "close to being a basket case".He made the comment in an interview with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald in which he pointed out that Northern Ireland requires a large subsidy from Westminster to fund public does that make it a basket case?The phrase is not one which is typically used by academic economists but it is broadly understood to mean an economy in a state of near collapse, probably requiring external help to continue of things like hyperinflation and IMF bailouts, or countries like Zimbabwe or Venezuela. 'Running at a loss' Clearly Northern Ireland is not in that league so "basket case" is instead seemingly being used as a rhetorical shortcut to describe a persistently underperforming regional economy with structural on Good Morning Britain, Madeley said the UK state "pays in a huge amount of subsidies" to Northern Ireland, meaning the place is "running at a loss".That is correct but the same analysis applies equally to all regions of the UK outside London and the south east of year the Office for National Statistics produces an analysis of "net fiscal balance for the countries and regions of the UK".This estimates how much each region pays in through taxes and how much it receives in public 2024, London and the south east paid in £63bn more than they got back. The deficits in all other regions ranged from £34bn for the north west of England to £2bn for the east of England with Northern Ireland's at £ is characteristic of what is known as a "transfer union" - an arrangement where economically strong parts of a country subsidise, or make transfers, to weaker critics of UK regional economic policy could argue that it shows that a situation has developed where the UK economy everywhere outside the south of England is a basket subvention need not necessarily be a problem for Northern Ireland as no one is suggesting it will become a standalone does however feature prominently in the debate about the economics of Irish economists John Fitzgerald and Edgar Morgenroth suggest it means that absorbing Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland would put "huge financial pressure" on the citizens of the state. A recent study by Eoin Magennis and John Doyle has suggested the impact would be more manageable than it first appears. On some recent short term measures, Northern Ireland looks to be far from a basket case. For example, the business services sector, which includes things like finance and consultancy, has grown strongly since the pandemic. But there are long term problems where the basket case charge could be levelled at Northern Ireland, most notably on productivity. Productivity levels Productivity measures the amount of economic output generated by each the long term, rising living standards are dependent on rising Ireland is consistently one of the least productive regions of the UK and also compares badly to the Republic of 2022, productivity in Northern Ireland was 13% below the UK average, widening from 11% in 2021. This led to Northern Ireland falling back to 10th place among the UK's 12 regions, ahead of only the East Midlands and Wales. The issue has been studied extensively by academics at Queens University Belfast who suggest the structure of Northern Ireland's economy, low levels of public and private investment and a poorly performing skills system have all been important also suggest that there is little proof that government policies have done much to improve Northern Ireland's nods to one area where Northern Ireland does share characteristics with those true basket case countries - the standard of the re-establishment of devolution in 1999, a series of resignations, suspensions and stand-offs mean that government has not been operating for about a third of that time period.
