Good Morning Britain viewers were left divided on Tuesday after the ITV show made a major change by broadcasting from Washington, D.C., for the US election coverage. Main hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls presented from the US capital, while Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway remained in the studio alongside news presenter Ranvir Singh.
The coverage focused heavily on the US election, including a weather report from America, which sparked criticism from some viewers. One wrote on social media, “Like we’re interested in American weather. #GMB,” while another added, “We do not need USA weather ….jeez #GMB.” Others questioned the necessity of the trip, with one viewer asking, “Are we watching Good Morning Britain or Good Morning America!? #GMB.”
At the end of Monday’s episode, Ed and Susanna confirmed they were heading straight to the airport. Ed said, “Susanna, grab your bags; we're about to go.” Susanna urged viewers to tune in the next day, adding, “Tune into Good Morning Britain tomorrow live from Washington.”
Susanna had previously told Radio Times: “Ed Balls and I are flying straight out to Washington DC after hosting Good Morning Britain on Monday 4 November. We'll be soaking up the atmosphere. Then we’ll be on the ground, presenting the election results programme on the Wednesday morning.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV1 and ITVX.
