Ed Balls: Last News

Good Morning Britain presenter Ed Balls has announced his absence from the show over the next two weeks and revealed his replacement - though not every viewers is happy about it. Taking Ed’s place alongside Susanna Reid for the ITV early morning breakfast show will be Richard Madeley. It's not the first time this year that Ed has taken a step back from the show.

Tess Daly was full of nostalgia which led to fans flooding her with messages as she reflected on Strictly Come Dancing's huge milestone. The hit BBC One dance contest first aired on May 15 2004 as a new incarnation of the professional dancing series Come Dancing.

Just days after Strictly Come Dancing won the BAFTA for Best Entertainment programme, the BBC have teased that there will be a special spin-off show as part of Strictly’s 20th anniversary celebrations.To mark the show’s birthday, and to celebrate the fact that it is the BBC’s most successful entertainment series, the special Strictly will look back on some of the best and most memorable moments from the series over the years. Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, said: “Throughout its 20-year history, the show has launched careers, sparked trends, and touched the hearts of millions with its dazzling performances, emotional journeys, and unforgettable moments and we will be showcasing it all in this very special programme.” While more details of the anniversary special are currently under wraps, Suzy Lamb, Managing Director, BBC Studios Entertainment, added: “From glittering Ballroom numbers to high-energy Latin routines, the show continues to push the boundaries of dance and entertainment and we want viewers to join us in raising a toast to 20 years of sparkle and shine in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.” The show is likely to feature the many stand out moments from two decades of dance that began in 2004, when news presenter Natasha Kaplinsky took the first glitterball home with dance partner Brendan Cole.

Deaf model Georgia Meacham was left in tears during her appearance on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain, after she was surprised on-set by Love Island's Tasha Ghouri.Tasha, 25, made Love Island history in 2022, as its first-ever deaf contestant, and she's gone on to raise awareness of the condition ever since. On Wednesday, 15 May, Georgia appeared on Good Morning Britain to talk about being deaf, as she credited Tasha in making her feel more confident and open about her condition. Georgia said: "She was so confident and she was talking about it so positively, and growing up, I was always the only one at school with hearing aids, I was always the only one with a hearing aid at university with hearing aids.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left confused and left flocking to social media as an interview with Casualty legend Derek Thompson was branded 'awkward'. The actor was on the ITV news programme on Tuesday (May 14) to chat about appearing in Blue Lights.

Good Morning Britain got off to a rocky start this Tuesday morning after the ITV show faced major technical difficulties live on-air. Viewers quickly took to social media after presenters' microphones cut out for 60 seconds. Susanna Reid and Ed Balls are on presenting duty this Tuesday morning - however, the show faced chaos when its audio cut out during the local news segment.

Good Morning Britain started a brand new week on Monday (May 13) with Ed Balls and Susanna Reid ready to spill the latest news stories from around the globe. One of the main topics of discussion was the recent BAFTA TV awards, where beloved Scottish presenter, Lorraine Kelly, received a special honour for her undeniable impact on television over the years.Clearly Laura Tobin had a whale of a time celebrating at the event, appearing at work the next day still donning her shimmering gown.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left cringing today after Sharon Stone shut down an awkward question from host Ed Balls.The A-lister appeared on the ITV show to be interviewed by the former MP and his co-host Kate Garraway. Sharon, 66, spoke live from her home in Los Angeles and discussed swapping Hollywood roles for painting.

Emmerdale fans were left distracted when fan favourites Mark Charnock and Zoe Henry appeared on Good Morning Britain for a joint interview.The duo, who portray Marlon Dingle and Rhona Goskirk in the hit ITV soap, joined Susanna Reid and Ed Balls via video link from Emmerdale's iconic The Woolpack pub on Tuesday, 7 May. Mark, 55, and Zoe, 50, discussed their characters' upcoming storyline, which sees their marriage begin to breakdown.The actors also spoke about the on-going abuse storyline involving Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Tom King (James Chase).

Kate Garraway had 'gone missing' from her usual slot on Good Morning Britain, leaving viewers left baffled at the shake-up in presenters on Friday's breakfast programme.

The Only Way Is Essex stars James 'Arg' Argent and Joey Essex have opened up about being caught in the unprecedented storm that hit Dubai over the last few days whilst on holiday.The pair revealed that they were "stuck" in a shopping centre for 10 hours after their accommodation was "completely flooded". The TOWIE stars, who were on the ITV show together from 2011 until Joey left in 2013, appeared on Good Morning Britain from Dubai to speak about their horrific experience.

Maisie Smith and Max George appeared to be put on the spot and gave an awkward response when quizzed about marriage live on television.

Things on Good Morning Britain became awkward when host Ed Balls asked Maisie Smith and Max George an odd question about marriage.The couple - who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 - appeared on the ITV show together on Monday, 15 April to discuss their new roles in a theatre production.The Wanted singer Max, 35, and ex-EastEnders actress Maisie, 22, will be starring in the iconic Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds The Spirit of Man arena tour in 2025.They will portray married couple Nathaniel and Beth in the production, after auditioning together and bagging the roles. As the pair shared their excitement over their new venture on GMB, Ed, 57, jumped in to ask Max and Maisie if they had been "practising" for their theatre roles - leaving Maisie visibly confused.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway shared its poignant final instalment over the weekend, marking the end of their hit ITV series. Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly offered moving farewells as hosts.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP, has offered an update on possible State Pension compensation for WASPI women.

Former EastEnders star Jake Wood made an admission as he gave an update on his latest project on Good Morning Britain.

EXCLUSIVE: The News Agents has parted company with the man who helped make the show one of the most popular podcasts in the UK.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the debts she now faces following the death of her husband Derek Draper. The Good Morning Britain presenter’s husband died in January after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020. Derek subsequently spent 100 days in a coma and required round-the-clock care and treatment until his death.

Kate Garraway has opened up about making her latest documentary about her late husband Derek Draper as she confessed it has been "pretty emotional" working on it without him.

ITV show Lorraine has issued an apology and an update after Ekin-Su Culculoglu appeared to pull out of a live interview. On Monday morning, Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls said Ekin-Su would be on Lorraine's show. However, Lorraine Kelly told them Ekin-Su wasn't there.