A major security alert sent the Good Morning Britain set into a state of chaos on Thursday, forcing presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley to make a dramatic exit live on air.
The ITV studio was abruptly evacuated after alarm bells began blaring, bringing the flagship morning show to a sudden and unexpected halt. The presenters were visibly confused as the situation unfolded during a live broadcast.
"We Have To Go!" - Live On-Air Confusion
Viewers watched the real-time drama as Reid, 53, was informed of the emergency by a producer's voice in her earpiece. After a moment of confusion, she announced to the audience, "We are actually being told we have to leave the building... we have to go."
Co-host Richard Madeley, 67, echoed the sentiment, stating, "We have to evacuate the building. We don't know why." The broadcast then cut away to an episode of Come Dine With Me as the entire studio was cleared.
ITV's Official Statement
An ITV spokesperson later confirmed the incident, stating: "Following a fire alarm at Studio 4 in Television Centre, we briefly evacuated the building as a precautionary measure. The issue was swiftly investigated and resolved, and the show was back on air within a few minutes. We apologise to viewers for the brief interruption to the show."
The show resumed approximately 15 minutes later, with Reid and Madeley returning to their seats to continue the programme, much to the relief of their audience.
