GB News viewers expressed anger on social media after the breakfast programme returned on Tuesday (November 10) with Alex Armstrong and Dawn Neesom hosting. Many were unimpressed by the morning coverage of Russell Brand, following the disgraced comedian's sentencing to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday (November 9).
Coverage draws backlash
The verdict became a top story on GB News after Brand's ex-partner Jemima Goldsmith broke her silence, accusing the actor of "Violence, coercive control and abuse." The pair dated for roughly one year around 2014, with Goldsmith claiming she "had to call the police to have him removed from my house in 2014 during a violent incident" but chose not to press charges.
Reacting to the non-stop coverage following Brand's four-week trial, one viewer wrote: "Oh goodie, more stuff on Russell Brand. Just switched on and desperate for more people saying the same thing over and over."
Viewers switch off
Another viewer echoed the sentiment, saying: "FFS Dawn, if it's not Brand, it is the 2-bit actress. You are losing your appeal from everyone. I'm off until you start reporting proper news again."
A third viewer added: "Russell Brand's story is one massive distraction away from what a bad job Labour is doing. GBN has lost its way. TalkTV time."
The story remains developing, with updates expected as more information becomes available.
