Good Morning Britain: Second Most Complained About Show of the Year

What Happened?

Good Morning Britain has secured the title of the second most-complained about show of the year. The ITV breakfast show faced a surge in complaints following an episode featuring Ed Balls, which sparked over 16,000 grievances from viewers.

Viewers' Reaction

Former Labour MP and anchor Ed Balls faced criticism for interviewing his wife, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, with viewers branding the segment as "surreal." Over 8,000 angry ITV viewers lodged complaints to TV watchdog Ofcom, leading to Ed taking a break from the show.

Further Complaints

Despite Ed's temporary departure, Good Morning Britain, led by Susanna Reid, continued to receive a wave of grievances. The show's total complaints reached 16,783, prompting Ofcom to assess the situation against broadcasting rules.

Ed's Response

Confirming his return to the show after the summer break, Ed expressed his gratitude for working with Kate Garraway and announced his comeback alongside Susanna Reid at the beginning of September.

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