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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.

"They stole what they stole in the last thousand years or whatever, but we are where we are today.”But he did continue, and go on to say that he thinks the family are “good for the country” despite some faults.The star explained that despite many people’s concerns that the royals have undeserved privilege, so do many of those who complain about it.He weighed in, saying: “I like them and I think they're good for the country. "I think they're decent people who do a lot for charity.“People might say they don't deserve all that money because they haven't done anything.“But lots of people haven't done anything and still have the money and prestige.”John Barnes is a Jamaican-born footballer who played for Liverpool, scoring 108 goals in over 400 appearances.He has also appeared on viewers’ screens, starring in Celebrity Big Brother, Strictly Come Dancing, and in January, he starred in Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel.But John has caused a stir with fans after voicing certain political opinions.During BBC’s Question Time in February 2019, the star said he thought that “the average person” didn’t understand the consequences of leaving the EU.Also present at the time was journalist Ella Whelan, who said that the comments were dangerous because “you’re essentially saying the average voter is thick.”He said: “When I say the average person doesn’t understand, you think that the average person, out of the 56 million, understands the ramifications of leaving Europe from a financial and economics point of view?”He added: “You think not understanding the ramifications from an economic point of view means that you’re thick?”Ms Whelan said the impact of Brexit had been discussed “ad nauseam”.

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

John Barnes is the first-star signing to take part in Kate Garraway's debut series of Life Stories.The former footballer will be the first celebrity to take the seat opposite the Good Morning Britain presenter as she takes the reins from the previous host, Piers Morgan.The series promises to probe the guests for their deepest and darkest secrets and stories from throughout their lives and careers. So, as the 58-year-old retired sports star gets ready for grilling, here is everything you need to know about his life out of the spotlight. Let's take a look...

Viewers are set to see Kate Garraway take on a new TV role away from Good Morning Britain.

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Kate Garraway's first guests will include Welsh singer Charlotte Church and Liverpool FC legend John Barnes. READ MORE: Fans support Katie Price as she announces huge career move The move comes after the 54-year-old was made an MBE in the New Year Honours for her services to broadcasting, journalism and charity.

John Barnes believes Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn would be a good signing for Manchester United, but would not urge the player to leave Villa Park.

John Barnes believes Ralf Rangnick's consultancy role at Manchester United is secure no matter his performance as interim manager.

Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes have been told to put off contract talks until the end of the season as John Barnes believes the discussions won't be an "issue".

Kate Garraway's Life Stories has unveiled its new star-studded line-up with Charlotte Church, Nadiya Hussain and John Barnes. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate, 54, is taking over from Piers Morgan, who announced that he had quit in October after 12 years and 100 shows, of hosting the hit ITV series this February. Each episode will "delve into the lives and minds" of singer Charlotte, 35, Great British Bake Off star Nadiya, 37, and footballing legend John, 58.

It’s 12 years since Celtic last lifted the League Cup and failed to follow it up by going on to win the title in the same season.

Manchester United shouldn't believe that they are back to their best just because they have returned to winning ways under Ralf Rangnick, like they did in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's early days in charge.

John Barnes has warned Manchester United that West Ham are real contenders to clinch the final Champions League place ahead of them this season.

Manchester United have been told to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer more time to turn results around despite a 5-0 home humiliation at the hands of Liverpool.

The couple refused to explicitly name the person in question because it would be “damaging” to them but said it was not Queen Elizabeth or Prince Philip. The comments led to viewers calling for the royal to be named and a rare public rebuke from Harry's brother Prince William who insisted “we are not a racist family” to reporters during a school visit in London.However, former footballer Barnes, who has written a book about racism, claims the question was not surprising.In an interview with the Sunday Times Magazine, he said: 'You speak to most black people and they'll say, 'Yeah, so what?' I would expect that conversation to be had by the family.People will always wonder what the baby will look like and if it is going to be dark."If you

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New Order‘s ‘World In Motion’ in the House Of Commons today (July 8).The Conservative MP and Commons leader lifted John Barnes’ lyrics from the 1990 football anthem while answering a question in Parliament, inspired by England’s victory in last night’s Euros semi-final.“Everyone I think is rejoicing at the football success, and I think the line to take, Mr. Speaker, is from Mr.