Richard Madeley and Ben Shephard to replace Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain after he takes three week holiday
The outspoken presenter has gone on an extended October break
RICHARD Madeley and Ben Shephard are set to replace Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain for three weeks.
Richard, 61, has been standing in for the outspoken presenter on the ITV morning show this week, while Ben also covers for him when he's away.
And the pattern is set to continue for a total of three weeks, as Piers, 52, takes an extended October break.
Richard is set to continue with hosting duties next week from Monday to Wednesday alongside Ranvir Singh, while Ben will join her on Thursday and Friday.
Piers and co-host Susanna Reid will remain on holiday the following week, but the presenting line up remains undecided at the moment.
However viewers are likely to have both Richard and Ben, 42, back on their screens again.
Sadly for Richard, a number of viewers were begging for Piers to return at the end of today's show.
Hosting with Kate Garraway, he said: "Will I see you next week? I'm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday," to which she replied: "No you won't but I will be watching!"
Richard's latest stint on the programme follows his stand-in role during the summer.
This week, he hasn't shied away from controversy when giving GMB guests a grilling.
Today, he cheekily joked pal Peter Stringfellow, 77, should get a vasectomy after the lapdance club owner talked of his racy night with his wife, Bella.
Meanwhile earlier this week, he was slammed by telly fans after seemingly pushing Glee star Kristin Chenoweth to confirm she was assaulted by shamed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
And fans seem to miss his sharp comments and blunt opinions, as one took to Twitter to plead: "Richard Madeley is so boring ...... @piersmorgan get back here."
Another put: "So I didn’t think #goodmorningbritain could find someone more irritating than Piers Morgan.Congratulations you achieved it! #richardmadeley" as a third mused: "@GMB not at big fan of @richardm56 in the morning..."
Another then quizzed: "Oh no! Richard madeley is back next week :( piers what's going on?"
One GMB regular raged: "Richard Madeley is so boring on @gmb Why can't they get @EamonnHolmes to step in when Ben/Piers aren't there, he brings it to life! #GMB," as another questioned: "Where are piers and Ben. You've lost a viewer. Can't watch Richard madeley he is so annoying."
A fan then put: "How boring is Richard Madeley. I thought breakfast-tv was supposed to wake you up, NOT send you back to sleep."
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