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Martin Lewis leaves Good Morning Britain for ‘long break’ in major blow to breakfast show
POPULAR presenter Martin Lewis has hosted his last day on Good Morning Britain - for now at least.
The Sun can reveal the money-saving guru is on a break from the breakfast show, but will return later this year.
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He's taking time off to focus on the return of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.
It's a blow to fans who have praised his weekly slot in the hot-seat after GMB launched Martin's Money Mondays in September.
It was created to give penny-pinching advice to viewers worried about the cost of living crisis - with Martin on hand to ask government ministers the tough questions on-air.
But viewers won't have to wait long to see Martin back on-screen as his latest show airs at 8pm Tuesday, October 18 on ITV.
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The 50-year-old last appeared on ITV yesterday (Monday) as he grilled Work and Pensions Minister Victoria Prentis about helping people with mental health conditions stay in work.
It was then when he let slip his immediate plans to leave the breakfast show - but didn't comment any further.
"The final question is from me," Martin told the MP on Good Morning Britain yesterday.
"It's probably because my main evening television show is starting so I might not be on this programme for a while...
"I could do with your help please, because i'm very confused about what to tell people about the economy."
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He asked: "Can you tell me at the moment should people be reining in their spending because that's what interest ratings are for or should they be spending more to help the economy and stave off recession?
"I'm confused and don't know which message to listen to. Can you tell me?"
Despite giving the minister a grilling, Martin was left disappointed by the exchange.
Susanna asked him: "My first question to you Martin Lewis is, should I be saving or spending?"
"Yes," joked Martin, who shook his head in despair.
Martin became a regular guest host alongside Susanna Reid since Piers Morgan's departure in March 2021.
The Money Saving Expert has often got emotional as he begged for intervention to help struggling families.
He stunned fans by revealing he's been forced to hand back his OBE after having it "taken" from him, but all wasn't as it seemed.
Instead Martin - who was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to consumer rights and to charitable services - has been upgraded to a CBE for services to broadcasting and consumer rights in the Queen's New Year Honours.
Now Martin could be handed a National Television Award this Thursday after being nominated for the best expert category.
Martin was replaced by Richard Madeley on GMB today.
Viewers pointed out a frosty atmosphere between Richard and Susanna after she made a dig at him, saying she wanted to "keep him at arm's length".
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He then recoiled as she touched his shoulder welcoming him back to the programme.
Fans also complained they wanted Martin to return as host.
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