James Gooderson, a familiar face on ITV's Good Morning Britain, has announced he is leaving the broadcaster after three years to become a Washington Correspondent for Feature Story News.
Gooderson, who contributed to both GMB and ITV News, shared the news on X, stating: "After a fantastic 3 years at ITV and ITV News I've joined Feature Story News as a Washington Correspondent. I'll be working out of the DC office covering President Trump and the latest political news on Capitol Hill for a number of international news clients." He added: "Alongside reporting in Washington I'll also be reporting across the US ahead of the midterms. Can't wait to get started."
Since his announcement on Monday, July 27, Gooderson has received an outpouring of congratulations. One supporter wrote: "Huge congratulations on your move. Can't wait to catch your reporting as things heat up for the midterms. Big next chapter, well deserved!" Another commented: "Wow James! This is amazing. Huge congratulations. You'll be doing great work and can't wait to hear you more!" A third replied: "Congratulations! Sounds like an amazing role." A fourth echoed: "Absolutely fantastic news mate. You will be absolutely brilliant."
Recent Farewell to Director Stuart Earl
This exit follows just days after presenters Susanna Reid and Ed Balls bid farewell to the show's director, Stuart Earl, who departed after a decade. At the close of Wednesday's (July 22) programme, Susanna said: "We just want to, before we go, say a huge goodbye to our amazing director, Stuart. He's getting on his motorbike and he's off, he's going to be riding over some mountains somewhere. But he's been with us for 10 years and we are grateful for every minute. Stuart, thank you. Good luck, goodbye."
The studio erupted in applause, as Ed added: "Stuart, you are a total genius. You have been so brilliant. You support us so much, thank you very, very much." Andi Peters had revealed Stuart's exit earlier in the week while hosting the competition segment, jokingly pretending to text him: "Stuart, love you lots! [It's] been a great 10 years. Good luck, Stuart. Thank the lord I'm not doing Tuesday and Wednesday live, so I don't have to work with you."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 6am.
