Mary Portas wows Good Morning Britain with hair transformation after ditching red bob

Charlotte Hawkins hosted today's anniversary edition of Good Morning Britain alongside Ben Shephard, while regular Friday co-host Kate Garraway was nowhere to be seen. GMB marked its eight-year anniversary today (Friday 29th April), and no reason for popular presenter Kate's absence was given. However, Charlotte seamlessly covered for Kate and tackled some big topics on the show.Meanwhile, Kate recently enjoyed some much-needed downtime with her son Billy, 12, as they visited Legoland, Windsor for a fun half-term day out.

KATE Garraway was absent from today's Good Morning Britain as the show celebrated its eighth anniversary – with Charlotte Hawkins hosting alongside Ben Shephard instead. The 54-year-old who normally co-hosts on Fridays with Ben was nowhere to be seen on today's show.

Ben Shephard was left complaining as he made his return to Good Morning Britain. The presenter hasn't been seen on the ITV news programme for a couple of weeks.

Ben Shephard was forced to clarify a guest's comments on the latest episode of Good Morning Britain after viewers complained. The presenter was back on the show on Thursday (April 28) after some time away.

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Arnold spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about his co-star Kate Garraway whilst presenting at the Ideal Home Show, in partnership with NatWest.The star began by talking about the support Kate was getting from their ITV team in light of her husband Derek Draper’s life-threatening battle with Covid, before going on to discuss her brave antics while competing on hit show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2019.Richard, 52, recalled watching his GMB colleague Kate, 54, compete on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity just before the pandemic completely changed everything.Kate is currently providing round-the-clock care for her husband Derek Draper, 54, who returned home from hospital in April 2021 after a year-long battle with Covid that almost cost him his life.The popular presenter competed on the 2019 series of I’m A Celebrity alongside the likes of Andy Whyment, Ian Wright, Nadine Coyle and series winner Jacqueline Jossa.Richard remembered how, before she had even entered the Australian jungle, Kate had to face a terrifying 334ft plank walk.When asked about Kate’s brave stint in the jungle, he said: “I know, I don't know how to this day she walked that plank.“That day they have the challenge for you to step out on the plank on that skyscraper…“I mean, that's the one thing I couldn't do - anything to do with heights,” he confessed.“In all honesty, if they threw me out of the plane, I'd be more grateful.“There's something about being on a man-made structure that chills my water,” he continued.“But if they're going to throw me from a balloon or a plane, and I'm strapped to someone who knows what they're doing, then I'd happily take that over walking the plank.”During the interview, Richard also

RICHARD Madeley is finally set to return to Good Morning Britain after taking a week away from filming. ITV has confirmed that the regular host will be making a come-back on Monday morning's show after sitting back from presenting.

Dermot O'Leary almost found himself in tears during the last episode of This Morning of the week. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Friday alongside co-host Alison Hammond.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway became overwhelmed with emotion as she met a nurse who cared for author Michael Rosen during his Covid battle - and then learned that she had also cared for her husband Derek, whose battle with the disease is still ongoing. As the realisation hit home, Kate, 54, who married Derek in 2005, felt urged to share a hug with Beth Dixon, and leapt up to do so after being reassured it was fine to by co-host Richard Bacon. Knowing that Derek had been on the same ward as the acclaimed children’s writer, known for books like We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, Kate said: “I have to ask you on a personal note, because you cared for Michael, and Derek, we’ve now found out, was two beds away.

Kate Garraway was left 'overwhelmed' during her latest appearance on Good Morning Britain after she finally met one of the nurses who helped care for Derek Draper as he battled the devastating effects Covid had on his body. The presenter, 54, was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Friday (April 22) alongside Richard Bacon. The pair were joined in the studio by much-loved children's author Michael Rosen, who thought he was on the programme to chat about his new book and own battle with the virus.

Kate Garraway has addressed the possibility of returning to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, remarking that she could ‘redeem herself’ if given a second chance. This week, it was reported that ITV are planning to launch an all-star version of the reality show in South Africa, ahead of a planned return to the jungle in Australia.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway couldn't hold back her emotion after she met a nurse who cared for her husband Derek Draper while he was hospitalised with covid-19.On Friday morning's programme (April 22) author Michael Rosen who also suffered with Covid appeared on the show and met his nurse Beth who helped look after him.GMB viewers discovered that Michael and Derek were on the same ward and were placed two beds away from each other while in hospital.But Kate was left further surprised when she also discovered that Beth helped to look after Derek too as well as Michael.Kate asked Beth: "Did you care for him?"Beth replied: "I would have done, yeah."Shocked by the revelation, Kate responded: "That is amazing, thank you so much by the way."Smiling happily, Beth then said: "We did everything that we could, we put our all into it."Thanking the nurse profusely, Kate stood up and gave Beth a hug.Holding back the tears, Kate confessed: "I must admit I'm slightly overwhelmed as I haven't met anybody at all or seen the faces of anybody from that time, so it's lovely."Derek, 54, became seriously ill from Covid-19 during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic and was known as one of the worst cases in the UK.Although he is now out of hospital, he is still dealing with the long-term impact of the illness two years later. Speaking to Mail On Sunday's You magazine in February, Kate confessed that she is finding a "new path" to loving her husband.She said: "I'm not sure that we've ever fallen out of love, but I think a new path is emerging, a new way to be in love."He puts huge trust in me.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has been criticised by ITV viewers as they claimed she was rather "shouty" on Friday morning's show (April 22).The 54-year-old took the reins on the popular breakfast programme alongside co-host Richard Bacon, but fans noticed Kate often spoke over and interrupted her co-host.When the pair were in conversation, spectators at home also noticed that Richard could hardly get a word in and said the new host was "out of his depth."Taking to Twitter in their droves, fans shared their thoughts on Kate's shouting and the presenters' dynamic.One person penned: "Well the show this week has been an even bigger s**t show than usual. Kate not letting Richard get a word in, when he dare try she rudely shuts him down.

James Argent has opened up about how ‘special’ Tom Parker’s funeral was, as he appeared on Good Morning Britain. The Wanted singer sadly passed away last month at the age of 33 after a brain cancer battle and his funeral was held yesterday, Wednesday, 20 April. Richard Bacon asked former TOWIE star Arg about the “difficult day”, which was an emotional goodbye to dad-of-two Tom.

Anne and Linda Nolan have opened up about their joint breast cancer diagnosis and how “lucky” they were to be able to have treatment together in the pandemic. The Nolan Sisters appeared on Good Morning Britain to celebrate their book, Stronger Together, coming out in paperback. Speaking to Kate Garraway and Richard Bacon, the duo opened up about how their health struggles were easier as they faced them together.

Piers Morgan has asked his 7.9 million Twitter followers whether he should “storm in” to Good Morning Britain following his infamous exit last year.The journalist is finally returning to ITV today to appear on Lorraine, which airs straight after GMB. “Shall I storm into ⁦@GMB?” he tweeted half an hour before his appearance on the show, while watching Kate Garraway and Lorraine Kelly poke fun at him on-air from backstage.It comes when, shortly before his momentous return, his ex ITV colleagues Kate and Lorraine joked that they would have to “locked the doors” beforehand. “Piers Morgan is in the building and hopefully he will stay for the whole interview!” Lorraine announced. “I’ll cross my fingers,” she added, as the Good Morning Britain presenters burst out laughing. “We’re going to have to go and find him aren’t we?” Kate quipped.Her co-star Richard Bacon said: “He absolutely might come into this studio.“I don’t know if we’ve got a bolt…”“A bolt for the door!” Kate added gleefully, as Lorraine chimed in, “Lock the doors!”Piers is on Lorraine this morning at 9am on ITV.Alex’s accusations caused Piers to storm off the set of the ITV show, and he has not returned to the channel since. Piers had previously told Express.co.uk he would not speak to Alex again as he reflected on his departure from the programme.Piers, 57, is returning just over one year after he walked off the set of Good Morning Britain following a nasty spat with weatherman Alex Beresford.More to follow...

Good Morning Britain fans were happy to see more of the ITV studios than they're used to thanks to Richard Bacon's clip.The GMB host shared a clip shortly after Thursday's show started as he filmed his co-star Kate Garraway before whizzing the camera around to the rest of the studios.With others hard at work in the clip, Richard started it by filming Kate, who looked glamorous in a vibrant patterned top while her hair was in soft and bouncy curls.Richard said "hi" to Kate as the star responded: "Hi! Good to see you", as he told the star he was filming her.The host also explained that he was whispering while a segment about the Queen was taking place, prompting Kate to tell him it was "very respectful" to do so.Kate was going through papers so she was well prepared for the upcoming parts of the show, while the crew was busy working the cameras to ensure everything was running smoothly.Richard then swiftly moved the camera over to Laura Tobin who was gearing up to do the weather forecast as he zoomed in on the presenter.He then closed the clip, but Laura was quick to get him back as an hour later she shared a selfie while Richard was on TV with Kate.Laura was pointing at him as she wrote: "Naughty @richardpbacon talking during my weather forecast. He was then good and paid full attention."Richard confirmed he would be on the show on Wednesday evening as he shared a post from Piers Morgan who teased he "might storm onto GMB" ahead of his appearance on Lorraine.Richard said: "See you tomorrow from 6am with @kategarraway.

GMB's Kate Garraway appeared to have a dig at Prince Harry as he said he is making sure the Queen is protected and surrounded by the right people.

Kelsey Parker and members of The Wanted have been pictured leading mourners at Tom Parker's celebration of life. The singer, who shot to fame as one-fifth of the pop boyband, tragically died aged just 33 last month surrounded by his family.

Hundreds of fans have lined the streets to mark their respects for The Wanted star Tom Parker, who passed away aged 33 on March 30 .

Kate Garraway was forced to issue a brief clarification following an interview with Angela Rayner. The Labour deputy leader appeared on the ITV news programme on Wednesday morning (April 20), the day after Boris Johnson faced MPs in the House of Commons for the first time since he was fined for breaking lockdown rules.

Kate Garraway has been left gobsmacked over how "amazing" Debbie Harry looks at the age of 76.The 54 year old, who was recently left "sad" as she closed her husband Derek Draper's firm with £200,000 debt, was on Good Morning Britain with Richard Arnold, 52, and Adil Ray, 47, when they began discussing her upcoming role in a new film. Blondie star Debbie is set to star alongside Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith in a science fiction movie titled Kepler 62f.