Good Morning Britain welcomed a new presenting duo for the Bank Holiday show as Tom Swarbrick made his hosting debut alongside show regular Ranvir Singh
Good Morning Britain welcomed a new presenting duo for the Bank Holiday show as Tom Swarbrick made his hosting debut alongside show regular Ranvir Singh(Image: ITV)
Good Morning Britain featured a fresh presenting partnership on Monday’s Bank Holiday programme, and viewers were swift to share their opinions.
During the latest episode, Tom Swarbrick and Ranvir Singh took over hosting responsibilities. Ranvir, 48, has been a long-standing GMB presenter since 2014, while the presenting role marked new territory for Tom, 39, following his initial appearance on the programme earlier this year.
Tom is usually spotted on This Morning and Lorraine, where he contributes regularly, but he only made his debut reviewing the day’s headlines on Good Morning Britain in March, and on Monday, 25 May, he assumed hosting duties alongside Ranvir. It comes as regular hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls are currently on a break during the May half-term holiday.
Introducing Tom to the programme, Ranvir said: “Now, those of you who don’t know who Tom Swarbrick is, but I think you all probably know on ITV because you’ve seen Tom on a lot of This Morning.”
Tom Swarbrick and Ranvir Singh hosted Monday’s episode of Good Morning Britain(Image: ITV)
To which Tom responded: “A lot of This Morning but the first time sitting here so it’s an absolute thrill!”, reports the Mirror.
Ranvir then joked: “Well, we normally like to give everyone a warm welcome. We’ve given you a record-breaking hot welcome today”, referencing the ongoing UK heatwave.
The presenter added: “If you want to take your jacket off, if you want to take your tie off, just go for it, if you want to chill out. You’re more than welcome! How were you getting up ‘early’ early this morning?”
To which Tom admitted: “It’s been, you know, a sleepless, sweaty night but it’s a great thrill and privilege to be here so thank you very much for having me.”
Viewers took to Twitter, now known as X, to shower praise on Tom’s debut hosting appearance on Good Morning Britain.
One viewer remarked: “Loving these two. Tom and Ranvir need to be seen more. Thoroughly enjoying #gmb” while another posted: “@GMB good morning Tom is doing a fab job this morning. #GMB.”
Taking to Twitter, now X, viewers were quick to heap praise on Tom’s first ever hosting experience of Good Morning Britain(Image: Instagram )
A further viewer noted: “Just put my TV on and I’m very surprised and happy to see Tom Swarbrick on @GMB #LBC #GMB #ThisMorning.”
Another audience member added: “Lovely surprise to see Tom today #gmb” to which a fellow fan replied: “Wearing his best suit an all. Wondering if he’ll be covering more during the summer hols perhaps.”
As Monday’s programme drew to a close, Ranvir confirmed that she and Tom would be returning to present Tuesday’s show on 26 May.
Good Morning Britain airs on weekdays at 6am on ITV and ITV X.
