Good Morning Britain has finally found its replacement for Piers Morgan two years after he quit the show following a row about his comments about Meghan Markle. Since his abrupt exit, Susanna Reid has been joined by a variety of co-stars including Richard Madeley, Adil Ray and Ed Balls.
But it has been officially confirmed that Martin Lewis will become a regular co-host on the ITV news programme after various stints fronting the show as well as appearing to offer his crucial money-saving advice. GMB has announced that the 50-year-old financial journalist and consumer champion will join the show on various Wednesdays across the year, alongside long-term presenter Susanna.
Speaking about his new, more permanent role, Martin said: "To have the ability to hold politicians to account over the cost of living is a privilege and a responsibility. It's a slight gear change from my usual work, but after years of answering complex questions, it’s nice for once to be asking them. So I was delighted when ITV offered me the role of regular presenter.
“The difficulty came with working it around my day job, as money saving expert, which is always my priority. So I’m hopeful the solution we’ve come up with, to lock in a dozen special shows a year, sitting alongside Susanna Reid’s brilliant journalism, is one the show’s viewers will welcome."
Martin will be back, after previously being a hit amongst viewers, on March 29, kicking off his regular presenting duties with a tax year end special.
Prior to becoming a regular GMB host, Lewis has appeared on the show to offer advice and previously appeared for Martin’s Money Mondays, which saw him feature every Monday in September last year to offer viewers the most up-to-date information on the cost-of-living crisis.
Speaking of Martin's signing, Susanna, who has just celebrated 20 years on breakfast TV, said: "Martin Lewis is undoubtedly the voice of the nation when it comes to the cost-of-living crisis. Together we will continue to challenge politicians and hold them to account. I can’t wait to have him sitting next to me again at the GMB desk from next week."
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