Good Morning Britain was at the centre of a viewer storm today after co-host Ed Balls was accused of a stunningly insensitive interruption during an deeply emotional segment with Kate Garraway.
The broadcaster, who recently returned to the ITV programme following the devastating loss of her husband Derek Draper, was sharing intimate details of his final moments when Balls abruptly cut across her. The interruption sparked immediate fury amongst the loyal GMB audience, who flooded social media to express their disgust.
Many took to X, formerly Twitter, to voice their anger. One viewer posted: 'Did Ed Balls just really interrupt Kate Garraway while she was talking about her husband’s dying moments? How utterly disrespectful. #GMB' Another echoed the sentiment, writing: 'The lack of respect from Ed Balls there was shocking. Let the woman speak about her husband. Appalling.'
The moment of perceived disrespect has ignited a fierce debate about on-air conduct and the need for greater sensitivity, particularly when a colleague is discussing such a raw and personal tragedy live on national television.
This incident threatens to overshadow what was a courageous and moving interview, in which Kate bravely opened up about her family's immense grief and the painful reality of life after Derek.
