Good Morning Britain fans woke up to a new face on the programme on Thursday as Kate Garraway‘s presenter partner was switched up.
The TV star, 55, has been hosting the news show alongside Richard Madeley over the summer months and looked incredible wearing a £65 dress by Dancing Leopard.
But Richard was nowhere to be seen and was replaced by ITV‘s former political correspondent Paul Brand.
Surprise: Good Morning Britain fans woke up to a new face on the programme on Thursday as Kate Garraway’s presenter partner was switched up
Early on during Thursday’s show, Kate gushed to her new co-host ‘thank God you’re here!’ as they discussed the rail strikes currently taking place across the country.
Train companies have slashed their services by a fifth today as thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) and Unite hit picket lines up and down the country in a grinding dispute over pay and working conditions.
Kate then went on to say: ‘Everyone is thoroughly enjoying Paul Brand being here. They are saying you’re a breath of fresh air and you are brilliant – but I will indulge you with those comments later.’
Day off? The TV star, 55, has been hosting the news show alongside Richard Madeley over the summer months
Shock: Richard was no where to be seen and was replaced by ITV’s former political correspondent Paul Brand
Paul worked as Political Correspondent on ITV News from 2016 to 2020, and became UK Editor earlier this year.
He was recently involved in revealing many partygate scoops but has now made his GMB debut.
Paul welcomed a baby son, Tomos George, last year and announced the news on Instagram by sharing a snap cradling the baby, sat next to his beaming husband Joe Cuddeford.
The couple – who wed in 2017 – had their child via surrogacy, with Paul sharing an image with their surrogate a few days prior.
Happy: Early on during Thursday’s show, Kate gushed to her new co-host ‘thank God you’re here!’ as they discussed the rail strikes currently taking place across the country
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Wow in a wrap dress like Kate wearing Dancing Leopard
Kate Garraway looked stylish as ever on Thursday’s episode of Good Morning Britain.
The TV presenter opted for a floral frock by Dancing Leopard. The ‘Havannah’ dress is complete with a wrap design, puffed sleeves, and a gorgeous frill hem. What’s not to like?
You can shop Kate’s exact look by clicking on the product image.
With its flattering fit and bright hue, this dress can be worn from day to night. Team yours with chunky trainers for a casual cut or spice up the style with some statement heels. The options are endless!
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Journalist: Paul has been ITV’s UK News Editor since January. Prior to this he was a Political Correspondent for ITV News, a post he had been in since 2016
The journalist penned: ‘Welcome to the world, Tomos George Cuddeford-Brand. Born 10th June at 9lb 5oz. We have never known love like this before. You are the most priceless gift.’
Several ITV stars commented under Paul’s announcement, with Loose Women anchor Charlene White typing: ‘Huge congrats to you both and welcome to the world Tomas! xx’
Ranvir Singh penned: ‘How bloomin wonderful – what a gorgeous trio you make! Congrats Paul!’
Baby joy: Paul welcomed a baby son, Tomos George with his husband Joe Cuddeford