Kate Garraway and Ben fight tears as they pay moving tribute to GMB guest after death

Lorraine Kelly ended up tears on her last ITV show of the week when she received an unexpected visit.

Alison Hammond has paid a gushing tribute to a departing member of the This Morning team.

Lorraine Kelly was left red-faced when she revealed she’d accidentally snubbed her ITV co-star Kate Garraway’s Life Stories debut. Kate hosted her first show after taking over from Piers Morgan on Thursday 3 February where she was joined by football legend John Barnes. However, during the link from Good Morning Britain to Lorraine, Lorraine, 62, made a big blunder as she revealed she hadn’t tuned in as she’d got her days mixed up.

Lorraine Kelly made a big blunder over Kate Garraway this morning.

Kate Garraway made her Life Stories hosting debut on Thursday night.

Lorraine Kelly couldn't hide her blush on Friday's instalment of Good Morning Britain, as Ben Shephard suggested a pillow fight in their pyjamas.The flirty exchange came as the GMB studio cut to Lorraine's programme via video link to give viewers an idea of what they can expect from the episode. Ben kicked off the conversation by asking her: "Do you fancy a bit of a professional pillow fight, Lorraine?" as Kate Garraway corrected: "Ooh I imagine she's an amateur one!"Lorraine couldn't help but reply: "Do I fancy a pillow fight - what, with you? Yeah!" as the discussion took on a definite flirty undertone.Ben explained: "It's a professional spot now.

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Good Morning Britain host Ben Shephard was left questioning ITV bosses' cheque book on Friday morning, as he chatted to Richard Arnold about The Masked Singer.During a segment with the entertainment correspondent, Richard said: "My goodness, we've seen some weird and wonderful - and far-fetched - theories!"So far these include everyone from Carol Vorderman and Line of Duty star Vicky McClure to The Greatest Showman actress Zendaya.But she wasn't the only A-lister mentioned in the list, as Richard also suggested Will Smith and Drake could be hiding behind the Robobunny mask.Richard then mused: "Possibly the most outrageous judge guess in The Masked Singer history...

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway wasn't impressed with Prince Harry during Friday's instalment of the morning programme, as she hit out at his numerous "excuses" surrounding an ongoing job row. It comes after the Duke of Sussex appeared at a virtual conference alongside Serena Williams, BetterUp CEO Alexi Robichaux and his wife Meghan Markle to discuss the demands of the current job industry.

BBC's The One Show urged fans to pay attention to their own bodies after revealing his mum had died of "one of the most curable forms of breast cancer". Marie Keating tragically passed away aged 51 before she could meet many of her grandchildren. Read more Gogglebox's Tom Malone Jr signs up to new show after quitting Channel 4 series Taking to Instagram, Ronan explained how he wished he could have a conversation with her now - and often wonders about what he would say.

Kate Garraway’s Life Stories (ITV) was built in her cheery image. Though Garraway started as a reporter, the Good Morning Britain star has spent most of her career in lifestyle TV rather than in hard-nosed journalism. So it was perhaps inevitable that her Life Stories debut should be altogether fluffier and sweeter than was the case with Morgan, who has left ITV for a new morning gig with Rupert Murdoch’s forthcoming talkTV startup.

LIFE Stories host Kate Garraway was left shocked and dished out a cheeky clap back after her guest John Barnes made a "sexist" comment. The former footballer was the first celebrity to join the Good Morning Britain host after she took over from long-running show presenter Piers Morgan. Kate, 54, and John, 58, sat down to chat about his Liverpool FC career in the 1980s when the star opened up about how he met his wife, Andrea.

LIFE Stories fans have heaped praise on Kate Garraway as she took over from former host Piers Morgan for her debut episode. The Good Morning Britain star took over from her pal Piers, 56, as she sat down with her first guest, former footballer John Barnes, on Thursday night. Kate, 54, is set to front three new 60-minute episodes of the popular show, which was long hosted by her former colleague Piers.

Kate Garraway fans have praised the presenter as she debuts as the new host of Life Stories, saying she's "smashed" her new presenting gig. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate, 54, took over the role from Piers Morgan, who previously hosted the hit ITV interview show for the last 12 years and 100 shows. As she appeared as host on her first ever episode of the show on Thursday evening, Kate interviewed football legend John Barnes about his decades long career in the sport, with many fans praising Kate for her confidence and thoughtful interviewing.Taking to Twitter, one fan said: "You’ve smashed it! Your interview with John Barnes is fabulous and your skills exceptional!" Meanwhile, another added: "Big shoes to fill but you’ve absolutely smashed it".

Piers Morgan has issued a touching tribute to his close pal Kate Garraway as she prepared to take over hit ITV show Life Stories. Former Good Morning Britain host Piers, 56, quit the show back in October, and shortly after it was revealed that Kate, 54, would be take over hosting duties. Piers fronted the ITV show, which delves into famous stars' lives, for 12 years and completed 100 shows during his stint, where he interviewed some of today's biggest stars.

Kate Garraway wowed ITV viewers during her Life Stories debut as she steps in to replace the show's former host Piers Morgan.The GMB presenter interviewed footballers John Barnes on the first episode of the new series of the iconic intimate interview programme.Fans of the show swarmed to social media on Thursday night to big up the presenter.One fan said: "@kategarraway is an absolute queen btw, what a womanSparklesSo pleased to see she’s presenting this #LifeStories"A second added: "About time the delightful and supremely talented @kategarraway had a show of her own"While a third penned: "I’ve got to say how well is #KateGarraway doing on Life stories with @officialbarnesy"A fourth tagged Piers and told him: "@piersmorgan You gave Life Stories to the best person mate. @kategarraway's doing a fabulous first show."And a fifth typed: "Well done Kate.

Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr has signed up to a new show after quitting the Channel 4 series. The son of Julie and Tom Sr left the show last February after six years and has gone on to become a choreographer and TikTok star, who has performed with the likes of Rita Ora, Fergie and Wiley.

Kate Garraway has landed herself a new TV job as the presenter of ITV's Life Stories, a chat show which Piers Morgan previously helmed.The programme, which kicks off its newest season tonight, consists of 60-minute episodes, with many famous faces expected to explore their personal and professional careers. The Good Morning Britain co-host will have Welsh singer Charlotte Church and former Liverpool football player John Barnes as her guests on the premiere episode. And while Kate's career has continued to skyrocket over the past year, the mother-of-two says the entire experience has been "bittersweet". While things couldn't be going better for the 54-year-old professionally, her husband Derek Draper is still fighting the long-term effects of Covid-19. The latter was hospitalised back in March 2020, where he stayed for 13 months after his Covid infection caused him to suffer from a rare brain inflammation, attacking his kidneys, lungs and liver. Following his release from the hospital, Derek returned to the family home in North London. And while fans would have hoped for his condition to have improved since then, it was just last month when Kate confessed that her husband still had a long way to go. Speaking of her stint as the new presenter of Life Stories, a source told New! magazine that while the journalist is excited about her new TV role, she's still dealing with the stress of Derek's health back home. Kate has scooped up so many accolades, such as an NTA for her ITV documentary, Finding Derek, which she also helped produce, on top of being recognised on the Queen's New Year's Honours list."This is all of Kate's dreams coming true, this is what she hoped would come from her doing I'm A Celebrity in 2019," a source

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has taken to Twitter to wish his former colleague Kate Garraway good luck as she takes over his Life Stories programme this evening for the first time.The outspoken media personality, 56, candidly admitted that he felt "weird" to be handing over hosting responsibilities to his friend after he confirmed that he was stepping away from the show for good four months ago.In view of his 7.9 million followers, Piers wished his close friend and former colleague the best of luck as she prepares for her debut stint to air this evening.He wrote: "Good luck to @kategarraway who hosts her first Life Stories show tonight."As I told Kate today, it does feel a bit weird handing over the reins of a show I presented for so long, but at least it’s to someone I love!"Wish her all the very best. Airs on ITV @ 9pm," he ended his post.Responding to his post, Piers' followers flocked to the comments section to weigh in on the change of presenter.Agreeing with the former newspaper editor, @jaymiddi penned: "@kategarraway is pure class, simple.""Beautiful Kate.

THIS Morning said goodbye to one of its longest-running members of staff today as Holly Willoughby led tributes to Tim Carr. The floor manager was welcomed onto the set and given first dibs on chef Phil Vickery's cooking in an emotional finale to the show.

ITV.The Loose Women and ITV News star shared a message on social media as the star enjoyed his final day.Charlene was among those responding as Tim announced his exit from morning television.He shared how this morning was his “last time” walking into the Television Centre.He posted in view of his 600 followers on Twitter: “So here I am walking into TVC for the last time.“After 30 years at @ITV and 26 years in itv daytime I’m finally flying the nest. (sic)“Working on @thismorning for the final time.“Today is going to be a strange and emotional day.“It may get messy!! Thanks for the good times folks.”Reacting to his post, Charlene shared her well wishes with her ITV colleague.She penned: “I’ll miss you Tim!” alongside a heartbroken emoji.Charlene was not the only star wishing Tim good luck as he leaves.Fern Britton wrote: “Dearest Timothy McNab, you are a legend!“My floor manager for 10 years on @Thismorning and a so many laughs.“Sending you all my love Miss Fern.”While Eamonn Holmes wrote: “There's a big World out there Timothy.“Maybe we'll hook up again.”Martin Lewis added: “Wow can't believe you're leaving, only just heard.