Good Morning Britain's Trisha Goddard makes history as first black woman to lead ITV show after 10 years

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Trisha Goddard has made history as the first Black woman to lead Good Morning Britain after a decade of the ITV show being on the air.

The talk show legend, who recently shared a brave insight into her cancer diagnosis, made a much-anticipated comeback to morning television alongside Richard Madeley, stepping in for Kate Garraway.

While Black male presenters Sean Fletcher and Alex Beresford have previously helmed the show, no black woman has ever assumed the leading role in its 10-year stint.

Chair of the Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts (RADA) Marcus Ryder believes such milestones should be "celebrated", noting that diversity on such programmes has influenced debates, including those surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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