RICHARD Madeley squirmed today when his Good Morning Britain co-host Susanna Reid showered praise on his replacement Martin Lewis.
The Money Saving Expert has previously filled in for absent Richard, 65, alongside Susanna and is often a hit with viewers.
Richard Madeley squirmed today when GMB co-host Susanna Reid showered praise on his replacement Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis appeared on the show as a guest
He appeared on the ITV breakfast programme from home today to discuss Jeremy Hunt becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer, with Susanna giving pal Martin a glowing introduction.
She said: “Your trophy shelf is getting rather crowded and quite right too” as Richard, 65, stiffled a laugh.
Susanna later made no secret of her admiration for financial journalist Martin who won a National Television Award on Thursday in his category of ‘telly expert’.
Richard sat stony faced when she added: “Well done. You’re the hero we all need right now and the trophy shelf behind you says it all,” while Richard moved the segment along.
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Richard and Susanna have fronted GMB Mondays to Wednesdays since just before Christmas.
The veteran broadcaster took over the job nine months after the departure of Piers Morgan, who has launched a new show on talkTV.
But Richard has been met with resistance from some viewers.
One said as he returned to host GMB last week after his summer break: “No contest is it. Ed Balls/Martin Lewis vs out of touch Madeley #GMB must hear the collective groan & sense all the TVs being switched over.”
Another said: “why on earth have you ruined the show again, it’s been such a blissful few weeks without Madeley! Balls and Lewis are watchable.”
Viewers have often spotted a frosty atmosphere between Susanna and Richard.
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Last week she made a dig at him after his return, saying she wanted to “keep him at arm’s length”.
He then recoiled as she touched his shoulder welcoming him back to the programme.
Martin Lewis has enjoyed hosting GMB alongside Susanna Reid
