Good Morning Britain viewers 'switch off' as ITV presenter returns to show

Good Morning Britain viewers claimed to "switch off" as an ITV presenter returned to the show.

During Monday's (August 18) episode of the programme, host Kate Garraway was joined by Adil Ray to present the latest news from across the UK and around the world.

They discussed Europe's leaders flying to Washington to show their support for Ukraine, and whether the courts should start to crack down on shoplifting.

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There was also a debate on a possible tax on the wealth of Britain's top bosses, which has reached a record high.

Kate and Adil were joined in the studio by Sean Fletcher, who presented the rest of the day's news, while Laura Tobin provided regular weather forecasts live from Kew Gardens.

However, several GMB fans were quickly left distracted by Adil's return to the show, with many taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions.

Following Ben Shephard's departure from the show last year, Adil has been on rotation as a Friday host and usually fronts the ITV programme with either Kate, Laura, or Charlotte Hawkins.

However, the Citizen Khan star hasn't been seen on screen for several weeks.

After seeing Adil at the helm on Monday, one person wrote on social media: "I'll pass on that thanks," with another adding: "Nobody will get a word in with these two presenters. Switches over."

A third said: "No thanks," while another similarly shared: "Worst pairing ever. You can do better than this."

A fifth viewer echoed the sentiment, saying: "Sorry but I will not be watching."

Meanwhile, other viewers have shared their delight at Adil's appearance, with one person writing: "Yes! Love Adil! But to be honest all the @GMB presenters are really good."

Another added: "I like this pairing on GMB. At heart, both exceptional interviewers," while a third said: "What a great pair today."

The news comes after Adil revealed a shocking connection to Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan, sharing that they had a "lovely" dinner together 12 years ago.

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 6am