Kate Garraway returned to Good Morning Britain on Monday morning after a lengthy absence from the ITV programme but some viewers were less than impressed. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info Kate Garraway made a much-anticipated return to Good Morning Britain this morning after being away from the screen due to personal reasons. The beloved 57-year-old host returned to screens on Monday 5 after being off-air for over a week, sparking concern among viewers after it emerged that her father, Gordon, had suffered a heart attack. During her absence, broadcasters Ranvir Singh and Charlotte Hawkins filled in on GMB duties, while Tina Hobley took over Kate's responsibilities at Smooth Radio as she travelled to Cornwall to support her family.
On her return, alongside co-host Ed Balls, conversation turned to recent protests by right-wing groups which escalated into violence across several UK cities including Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Hull, Stoke-on-Trent, Blackpool and Belfast. Missiles were thrown, shops came under siege and police were assaulted in pockets of disorder, the Express reports. To delve deeper into these troubling events, the show invited Andrew Pierce, consultant editor at the Daily Mail, and MP Zara Sultana to offer their perspectives.
The debate, however, did not sit well with some viewers, who took to social media to criticise Kate, suggesting she sided wit.