Good Morning Britain presenter announces break 'for a while' as co-hosts step in

22 August 2023 , 10:45

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Adil Ray presents alongside Charlotte Hawkins and other GMB hosts

Good Morning Britain's popular host Adil Ray has announced he will be taking a hiatus from the ITV morning show.

Adil Ray, a familiar face on Good Morning Britain, recently broke the news to his social media followers that he would be stepping away from the programme for "a while".

The charismatic host, known for his engaging presence on the ITV morning show, took to Twitter to share his schedule for the week and hint at his impending break. He tweeted: "Back @gmb on Thursday and Friday this week from 6. Then not on for a while so don't miss out. Roll up roll up! While stocks last! It's a bargain!"

Fans were quick to express their delight at having him on screen for the rest of the week. One viewer wrote: "Breath of fresh air for Thursday and Friday!" while another 1 posted: "Looking forward to seeing you Adil."

Someone else shared praised Adil's vibrant energy, saying: "You should really be on daily dude, refreshing and your energy is amazing!!!!" Another viewer also chimed in with: "Great News you are on Thursday and Friday - something nice to look forward to at the end of the week lots of love."

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Adil is taking a break from presenting GMB (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

However, amidst the positive responses, Adil found himself defending his co-star Richard Madeley after some fans expressed their displeasure. One fan confessed: "Switched on this morning saw Partridge was presenting and switched off. Might switch on again on Thursday morning!"

In a heartfelt message, Adil expressed his gratitude to fans, saying: "Thank you for all the lovely comments but please lets not criticise other presenters." Adil, who has been a staple on the show since 2019, is also known for his role in the word-based quiz show, Lingo, which airs later in the day.

Susanna Reid, another familiar face on Good Morning Britain, has been noticeably absent recently, with her last appearance being on July 19. The veteran presenter is currently enjoying her annual summer break from the show, leaving co-stars Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway to fill in during her absence.

While Adil remained tight-lipped about the reasons for his upcoming time off, it can be assumed that he too will be taking a well-deserved summer break.

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Charlotte McIntyre