GMB viewers divided as Richard Madeley hosts ITV show solo without Susanna Reid

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Good Morning Britain viewers were divided as Richard Madeley was forced to host the ITV show alone - after Susanna Reid left the country.The ITV news programme underwent a shake-up on Monday (April 25) with Richard back and hosting in the London studio while Susanna reported live from the Polish-Ukrainian border.Susanna appeared via studio link and spoke to devastated Ukrainian families fleeing their war-torn country amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.However, it was clear GMB viewers were divided by the studio shift, with some fans slamming it on Twitter.One fan tweeted: "Please don't tell me it's just Richard Madeley presenting today, this is the stuff of nightmares #gmb.""I can do #GMB if it's NOT got #Madeley on ..

switched over as soon as I heard his voice," a second commented.A third asked: "@susannareid100 is it really necessary for you to broadcast from Poland ? #GMB."Another wrote: "There's absolutely no reason for her [Susanna] to be there?

That's what the correspondents are for? Is it gonna be this all morning?"However, others were pleased by the show and praised both Richard and Susanna for their professionalism during the broadcast.One wrote: "Richard showing what a top class presenter he is by going solo in the studio."Another said: "Fantastic reporting from Poland this morning Susanna, its a credit to you as a brilliant journalist/Presenter that you are.

Its appreciated in what your doing out there on GMB, its so heartbreaking what's happening in Ukraine. Take care out there and stay safe."A third commented: "Susanna Reid on @GMB this morning and already the program has a more professional holding to account feel to it!"News of the major format change was announced by Susanna on Sunday.