Good Morning Britain viewers voiced the same complaint moments into the ITV programme on Tuesday, June 23, after the show started late. The programme, hosted by Ranvir Singh and Ed Balls, began after 6:30am due to a schedule change accommodating a World Cup match between Jordan and Algeria.
Viewers React to Delayed Start
Fans took to social media to express their frustration. One viewer posted on X: "Where is GMB??? It should have started over 5 minutes ago." Another said: "2 minutes late," while a third wrote: "#GMB so poxy football is on instead of the big news of the moment? Classic." One viewer remarked: "I am lost this morning," and another suggested: "I like this 6.35 start time. Can @gmb make it permanent?"
Extended Coverage and Guest Appearances
The delayed start followed an extended programme on Monday, after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation speech, hosted by Susanna Reid and Ed Balls. Tuesday's show discussed the fallout of Starmer’s speech, the upcoming England match, and the record-breaking heatwave, and featured guest Nigel Farage.
Some viewers also questioned Susanna Reid’s absence. She had explained on social media the day before that she was on a special project and would return on Monday, July 6. One viewer wrote: "No Susanna on a big news day."
Susanna Reid’s Break and Return
On Monday, Susanna and Ed hosted an extended programme after Starmer’s speech, which ran into Lorraine Kelly’s usual slot. Susanna said: "We are now in rolling news mode, we will be on air until 10am this morning because we've anticipated it all morning." After the show, she confirmed her break on social media, teasing: "BREAKING! At 9.30 this morning, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, RESIGNED as Prime Minister live @gmb. ANOTHER resignation at Number 10 in the last DECADE after Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak. I’m on a special project and will be back @gmb on Monday, 6th July, the week that nominations for a new leader open. See you then @itv."
Fans responded with messages like "You will be missed, Susanna" and "Oh, it’s never the same when you’re not there!" Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX.
