Marverine Cole, a news reporter for Good Morning Britain, shared "breaking news" with ITV viewers just minutes into the latest programme.
Presenters Richard Madeley and Charlotte Hawkins were on duty on Tuesday (December 31) morning, delivering the latest headlines from around the world.
Marverine announced live on air that Hollywood A-listers Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt had finally reached a settlement in their long-running divorce battle.
She said: "Some breaking news. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally reached a settlement in their divorce, ending a bitter eight-year legal battle.
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