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Who is GMB host Paul Brand?

Find out the adorable name he gave to his son

PAUL Brand has become a regular face on the news, and is now well-known for hosting Good Morning Britain.

The journalist has an impressive career in broadcasting. Here we take a look at his story.

Paul Brand is known for his work on GMB
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Paul Brand is known for his work on GMBCredit: Rex
Paul is known for his extensive work on the news
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Paul is known for his extensive work on the news

Meet Paul Brand

Paul Brand is a Welsh journalist born in Bridgend.

When he turned 18-years-old he received a bursary from ITV to study journalism at City, University of London.

Since 2021, he has been the UK Editor for ITV News, where he appears nightly on the Evening News and News At Ten.

He also hosts the current affairs show Tonight, a role he took over from Julie Etchingham in March 2022.

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At the 2019 PinkNews awards, Paul was named Broadcaster of the Year for his investigation into the practice of LGBT conversion therapy.

He also has his own podcast, Acting Prime Minister, interviewing many of the most powerful politicians in the UK.

Television fame

Paul began his career as a production journalist at ITV Wales, before becoming a political correspondent for ITV Yorkshire and ITV Tyne Tees.

He then covered politics for Good Morning Britain and joined the network ITV News team in 2016.

In August 2022, Paul made his Good Morning Britain presenting debut alongside Kate Garraway.

He has since continued to be a stand-in host on the show.

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Married with kids

Paul has been married to his husband Joe Cuddeford since 2017.

He is a civil servant working at the Geospatial Commission.

In June 2021, the couple welcomed an adorable baby son.

Captioning some baby images on Instagram, Paul wrote: "Welcome to the world, Tomos George Cuddeford-Brand. Born 10th June at 9lb 5oz.

"We have never known love like this before. You are the most priceless gift."

Current presenters:

  • Susanna Reid (presenters Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays) - 2014 to present
  • Kate Garraway (presenters alternate Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to present
  • Ed Balls (presents on a rotating basis) - 2022 to present
  • Adil Ray (presents on Fridays) - 2024 to present 

Former presenters: 

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