Susanna Reid's new solo star role on Good Morning Britain post Piers Morgan's exit

Virgin Radio

31 Mar 2021, 14:20

Susanna Reid will be in the driving seat as the main GMB star and won't be joined by anyone else on Good Morning Britain. The Sun have revealed exclusively that ITV chiefs are determined to ensure Susanna stays on the breakfast show in the wake of Piers Morgan's walkout.

While bosses may eventually add an additional presenter to join Reid behind the news desk, it won't be happening anytime before September.

Last night a source told The Sun: “Piers’ sudden departure has, of course, put a rocket up everyone.

“But what ITV needs now, more than ever, are calm heads and someone to steady the ship.

“Susanna has proven herself a consummate broadcaster for the past ten years — and clearly has the star factor.

“She is smart, feisty and opinionated. She may have been Piers’ foil for the past five years, but she’s so much more than this — and now it’s very much a case of The Susanna Show.

“ITV have offered her their full backing, and she will have even more editorial say going forwards.”

Popular Andi Peters will continue on the roster, as will weatherman Alex Beresford who is said to be keen for a more demanding role.

The insider added: “Alex hasn’t formally applied for Piers’ job, but has made it quietly known he’s more than happy, and able, to step up as a presenter if and when he’s needed.

“Behind the scenes, Andi is very popular, and polls well with viewers despite, arguably, having the unenviable task of making competitions sound interesting.

“He will be given more opportunities to step up too.”